DOPE: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam" from "Duplicate" (1998)

This week's DOPE selection comes from a new favorite Hindi film of mine. It's not a sweeping costume epic, but its a lighthearted action comedy which fabulous music like today's song. This song and dance routine is one that I love so much that I'd love to recreate it at my wedding one day in the future!

With lyrics courtesy of BollyWHAT.com, I hope you all will enjoy "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam".



kab mai.n ne yeh socha tha
When did I ever imagine this?
kab mai.n ne yeh jaana tha
When did I ever guess?
kab mai.n ne yeh socha tha
When did I imagine this?
kab mai.n ne yeh jaana tha
When did I ever guess
tum itne badal jaa'o'ge
that you'd change so much,
tum itne mujhe chaahoge
that you'd want me so much,
tum itna pyaar karoge
that you'd love me so much,
tum yuu.n iqraar karoge
that you'd agree to me like this?

mere mahabuub mere sanam shukriya meharbaani karam...
My beloved, my darling, thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!

kab mai.n ne yeh socha tha
When did I imagine this?
kab mai.n ne yeh jaana tha
When did I ever guess
tum itne badal jaa'o'ge
that you'd change so much,
tum itne mujhe chaahoge
that you'd want me so much,
tum itna pyaar karoge
that you'd love me so much,
tum yuu.n iqraar karoge
that you'd agree to me like this?

mere mahabuub mere sanam shukriya meharbaani karam...
My beloved, my darling, thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!

aa.nkho.n me.n jo narmii hai pahale to nahii.n thii
The softness in your eyes was never there before;
saa.nso.n me.n jo garmii hai pahale to nahii.n thii
never before was there such passion in your breath.
pahale to na yuu.n chhaa'ii thii zulfo.n kii ghaTaa'e.n...
The clouds of your hair never before spread like this;
pahale to na yuu.n mahakii thii aa.nchal kii havaa'e.n
the breeze cast by your scarf was never so fragrant.

pahale to nahii.n aatii thii tumko ye adaa'e.n
Never before did you have such niceties;
aaj kitne hasiin hai.n sitam shukriya meharbaanii karam
what a beautiful outrage this is! Thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!
mere mahbuub mere sanam shukriya meharbaanii karam
My beloved, my darling, thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!

tum par mere pyaar ka jaaduu pahale to nahii.n tha
Never before was the magic of my love at work upon you.
dil jaisa hai beqaabuu pahale to nahii.n tha
Never before was your heart so vulnerable.
pahale to nahii.n hotii thii yuu.n pyaar kii baate.n...
Never before did you talk so of love;
hairaan huu.n mai.n sunke sarkaar kii baate.n
I'm amazed listening to the gentleman's words!
iqraar kii baate.n ho ya inkaar kii baate.n
Whether you're accepting me or refusing,

baat chheRii to hai kam se kam shukriya meharbaanii karam
at least you've broached the topic! Thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!
mere mahbuub mere sanam shukriya meharbaanii karam
My beloved, my darling, thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!

kab mai.n ne yeh socha tha
When did I imagine this?
kab mai.n ne yeh jaana tha
When did I ever guess
tum itne badal jaa'o'ge
that you'd change so much,
tum itne mujhe chaahoge
that you'd want me so much,
tum itna pyaar karoge
that you'd love me so much,
tum yuu.n iqraar karoge
that you'd agree to me like this?

mere mahabuub mere sanam shukriya meharbaani karam...
My beloved, my darling, thank you, I'm indebted, it's all your doing!

DOPE: "Ooh La La" from "The Dirty Picture" (2011)

Today's DOPE post is a very fun, lighthearted song from an otherwise sad movie. Based on the true story of South Indian actress Silk Smitha, who rose to fame by selecting controversial sexually charged roles, "The Dirty Picture" is a terrific story, and Vidya Balan (who actually gained almost 30 pounds to play the role of this sex symbol. GAINED!) does a terrific job in portraying Silk.

With the lyrics courtesy of BollyMeaning, I hope you all will enjoy "Ooh La La" and be sure to check out "The Dirty Picture" (Presently streaming on Netflix).



Chutki jo tune kaati hai
Now that you have pinched me,
Jori se kaati hai, yahan wahan
Pinched me here n there,
Roothi hoon, main tujhse roothi hoon
I am angry with you,
Mujhe mana le na o jaan-e-jaan
Cajole me, o my sweetheart..

Chhedenge hum tujhko
I'll tease you,
Ladki tu hai badi bumbaat
you're such an item girl..

Ooh la la, ooh la la, ooh la la, ooh la la
Tu hai meri fantasy
You are my fantasy..

chhoona na, chhoona na, chhoona na, chhoona na
Don't touch, don't touch, don't touch me,
Ab main jawan ho gayi
Now my youth has ripened..

Haan chhua jo tune toh dil ne maari seeti
When you touched me, my heart whistled,
De de inn gaalon pe ek pappi meethi meethi
Put a sweet kiss on my cheeks..
Yauvan tera, saavan bhara
Your youth is full of rainy season,
Bheeg gaya dil yeh mera
This heart of mine got drenched..

Aaha tune hi barsaat karaayi
You only have made it rain,
Kya kare yeh yauwan bechara bechara bechara
what shall my poor youth do..

Ooh la la, ooh la la, ooh la la, ooh la la
Tu hai meri fantasy
You are my fantasy..

chhoona na, chhoona na, chhoona na, chhoona na
Don't touch, don't touch, don't touch me,
Ab main jawan ho gayi
Now my youth has ripened..

Gira ke apna pallu, baarbaa
Making her pallu* fall repeatedly,
Kar deti woh humko bekaraar
she makes me restless..

Aag lagayi tune tann mein kya kare yeh pallu bechara
You only put my body on fire, what can the poor pallu* do..
Bechara, bechara

Chhedenge hum tujhko
I'll tease you,
Ladki tu hai badi bumbaat
you're such an item girl..

* Pallu is a loose end of a saaree or a similar kind of dress material, which is generally worn over shoulders.

DOPE: "Wafa Jo Na Ki To" from "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar" (1978)

I'm back with another DOPE Hindi film clip. This week I took it old school, because really old can certainly be gold. I found the lyrics online (I sadly don't remember where... boo!), but the English translations are courtesy of me pausing the DVD (I'm still fancy!). I hope you enjoy Rehka being as beautiful as ever in "Wafa Jo Na Ki To".



Wafa Jo Na Ki Tau Jaffa Bhi Na Ki Jiye
If you can't be loyal, then don't be unjust
Wafa Jo Na Ki Tau Jaffa Bhi Na Ki Jiye
If you can't be loyal, then don't be unjust
Sitam, Jaan-e-Man, Is Tarah Bhi Na Ki Jiye
Don't be so cruel to me
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Wafaa aaa aaa
Loyalty

Tumhein Jab Se Dekha Mujhe Yun Laga
When I saw you
Ke Kashti Ko Ab Nakhudah Mil Gaya
I felt that as if I've seen God
Ibadat Mere Dil Ne Ki Eis Tarah,
I worshiped you in a way that 
Mere Dil Ko Jaise Khudah Mil Gaya
I felt that I have seen God
Dua
Blessings
Dua Jo Na Di Bad-Dua Bhi Na Di Jiye
If you can't bless me, then don't even curse me
Sitam, Jaan-e-Man, Is Tarah Bhi Na Ki Jiye
Don't be so cruel to me
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Wafaa aaa aaa
Loyalty

Nahin Ishq Humse Nahin Na Sahi
So what if you don't love me?
Humein Ishq Tumse Hai Hum Kya Kare
If I love you, what is my mistake?
Hai Mur Mur Ke Jeene Ki Adat Humein
I have got used to living a painful life
Tumhari Bhala Se Jiye Ya Murre
What do you care if I live or die?
Bhala
Remember me
Bhala Na Kia Tau, Burra Bhi Na Ki Jiye
If you didn't remember me, then don't forget me.
Sitam, Jaan-e-Man, Is Tarah Bhi Na Ki Jiye
Don't be so cruel to me
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Ke Marne Ki Tamanna Mein, Kahin Ji Na Jaye
I wish to die in your arms
Wafaa aaa aaa
Loyalty

DOPE: "Yeh Ladka Hai Allah" from "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001)

This week's DOPE post is the highlight of a feel-inducing Hindi movie. And some of you who are familiar with Hindi Movies, you may be wondering if this is obvious. It's not. Really. LOL

I was lucky today, because I managed to find a clip with the English subtitles included. So I hope you all will enjoy two of my faves, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan in "Yeh Ladka Hai Allah".

DOPE: "Kajra Re" from "Bunty Aur Babli" (2005)

I'm back with another dope song and dance number from our friend in India. This one is very very cool because it features a husband and wife team, and a father and son team... So this clip is definitely about family!! With the lyrics courtesy of BollyWhat.comI hope you all will enjoy "Kajra Re".



aisii nazar se dekha us jaalim ne chauk par
The way that villain eyed me in the market-place,
hamne kaleja rakh diya chaakuu kii nok par
it felt like putting my heart at knife's point.

mere chain-vain sab ujaRaa zaalim nazar haTaa le...
My peace of mind has been destroyed; stop staring at me, scoundrel!
mere chain-vain sab ujaRaa zaalim nazar haTaa le...
My peace of mind has been destroyed; stop staring at me, scoundrel!
barbaad ho rahe hai.n jii
They're being destroyed;
barbaad ho rahe hai.n jii tere apne shaharvaale
your own townspeople are being destroyed by this!
mere chain-vain sab ujaRaa zaalim nazar haTaa le
My peace of mind has been destroyed; stop staring at me, scoundrel!
barbaad ho rahe hai.n jii tere apne shaharvaale
Your own townspeople are being destroyed by this.

merii a.ngaRaa'ii na TuuTe tuu aajaa...
Come to me while I'm ready and waiting for you.
kajaraa re
Your kohl-lined eyes;
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kaare kaare naina...
your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...
mere naina mere naina mere naina juRwaa naina
My eyes, my eyes, my twin eyes...
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kaare kaare naina
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes

surma'ii se likhe tere vaade aa.nkho.n kii zabaanii aate hai.n
The promises you wrote with kohl speak the language of the eyes.
mere rumaalo.n pe lab tere baa.ndhke nishaanii jaate hai.n
My handkerchief bears the traces of your lips.
terii baato.n me.n kimaam kii khushbuu hai
Your words hold the fragrance of an intoxicating drink.
tera aana bhii garmiyo.n kii luu hai
You arrive like the hot winds of summer.
terii baato.n me.n kimaam kii khushbuu hai
Your words hold the fragrance of an intoxicating drink.
tera aana bhii garmiyo.n kii luu hai
You arrive like the hot winds of summer.

aajaa TuuTe na TuuTe a.ngaRaa'ii
Come to me before the waiting begins to make me anxious.
merii a.ngaRaa'ii na TuuTe tuu aajaa
Come to me while I'm ready and waiting for you.
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kaare kaare naina...
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...
mere naina mere naina mere naino.n me chupke rahana
My eyes, my eyes, my twin eyes...
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kare kare naina
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...

aa.nkhe.n bhii kamaal karti hai.n
Your eyes work wonders.
"personal" se sawaal kartii hai.n
They ask the most personal questions.
palko.n ko uTHaatii bhii nahii.n
They don't even have to rise;
parde ka khayaal kartii hai.n
they speak through the curtain of your lashes.
mera gam to kisiise bhii chuptaa nahii.n
My sorrow can't be hidden from anyone.
dard hota hai jab dard chubhtaa nahii.n
True pain doesn't even sting.

aajaa TuuTe na TuuTe a.ngaRaa'ii
Come to me before the waiting begins to make me anxious.
merii a.ngaRaa'ii na TuuTe tuu aajaa
Come to me while I'm ready and waiting for you.
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kaare kaare naina...
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...
tere naina tere naina hame.n dha.nste (pierce) hai.n tere naina
Your eyes, your eyes, they destroy us, your eyes.
kajaraa re kajaraa re mere kare kare naina
My kohl-lined eyes, my black, black eyes.

tujhse milna puraanii dillii me.n
After I met you in Old Delhi,
chhoR aa'ii nishaanii dillii me.n
I left a memento behind there,
pal nimaana darii betallak
a tapestry woven of random moments
terii merii kahaanii dilli me.n
of our story in Delhi.
kalii kamalii vaalii ko yaad karke
Inspired by your dark, lotus-like eyes,
tere kaale kaale naino.n kii qasam khaate hai.n
we swear on your black, black eyes
tere kaale kaale naino.n ke banaaye hai.n ruuh
that our souls are filled with your dark, dark eyes.
tere kaale kaale naino.n ko du'aa'e.n de.n ruuh
Our souls offer blessings to your black, black eyes.
merii jaan udaas hai ho.nTHo.n pe pyaas hai
My heart despairs; my lips are parched.
aajaa re aajaa re aajaa re
Come to me, come to me, come!
terii baato.n me.n kimaam kii khushbuu hai
Your words hold the fragrance of an intoxicating drink.
tera aana bhii garmiyo.n kii luu hai
You arrive like the hot winds of summer.

merii a.ngaRaa'ii na TuuTe tuu aajaa...
Come to me while I'm ready and waiting for you.
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kare kare naina...
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...
tere naina tere naina tere naina juRwaa naina...
My eyes, my eyes, your twin eyes...
tere naina tere naina tere naino.n me chupke rahana...
Your eyes, your eyes, we must hide ourselves away forever in your eyes
kajaraa re kajaraa re tere kare kare naina...
Your kohl-lined eyes, your black, black eyes...
kare kare kare kare kare kare kare kare naina
Black, black....eyes.
kajaraa re kajaraa re mere kare kare naina
My kohl-lined eyes, my black, black eyes!

DOPE: "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" from "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" (2008)

"Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" is a film that I've blogged about in the past (I'm still on the hunt for my little yellow tiffin!) but I've never featured any of the songs in a DOPE post before. Which is odd because I consider it one of my favorite films... I figured today would be the perfect day to remedy this.

I am picking the song sequence that pays tribute to famous Hindi film actors Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Shammi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor, actresses Nargis, Nutan, Helen, Sharmila Tagore and Neetu Singh, and features cameos by Lara Dutta, Bipasha Basu, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and of course "Cousin" Kajol!

So I hope you all will enjoy "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte".... Lyrics with English translation courtesy of Hindi Bollywood Translation.


Pyaar Huaa Ikraar Huaa, Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan
Love was given and confessed, this is the place to live and die

In Baahon Kho, In Raahon Kho
These arms, these paths

Chod Ye Chaliyan, Jaye Kahan
Where would I go leaving all these behind?

Mana Dil Tho Hain Anaari, Yeh Awaara Hi Sahin
My heart may be innocent, May even be a crazy as well

Aare Bhol Radha Bhol Hoga Sangam Ke Naahinnn
Tell me Radha, will we be one or not?

Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
In every lifetime, the colors will change

Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreamland

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

Dil Ka Bhawar Kare, Kare Pukar Jab, Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hain
The heart calls out, It calls out when someone falls in love

Jiya Ohh Jiya Kuch Boldon, Aab Dard Sa Dil Mein Hotha Hain
Say something oh my darling, Now there's a pain in my heart

Thede De E E Ohhh
Thede De E E Ohhh

Ohh Tere Ghar Ke Samne Ghar Banaonga, Tootha Hi Sahin
I’ll build a house in front of yours, Even if it’s a shabby one

Pal Bhar Ke Liye Koi Hume Pyar Karle, Jhootha Hin Sahin
I wish someone would love me, Even if it’s a lie

Jhootha Hin Sahin, Hain Jhootha Hin Sahinnn
Even if it’s a lie, Yes even if it’s a lie

Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
In every lifetime, the colors will change

Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreamland

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

Yahoooooo Yahoooooooooo

Ohhhh Hasina, Zulfoon Wali Jaane Jahaaaan
Oh my beauty with the gorgeous tresses

Chahe Mujhko, Jaangli Kehde Saara Jahaaaaan
So what if the world calls me a barbarian

Ohhh Mehfil Mehfil Tu Phire, Yaho Yaho Dil Kare
You go from party to party, And my heart cries out yahoooo!

Ohhh Mehfil Mehfil Tu Phire, Yaho Yaho Dil Kare
You go from party to party, And my heart cries out yahoooo!

Badan Pein Sitare Lapete Hue
You beautiful body draped with stars

Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
In every lifetime, the colors will change

Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreamland

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

Bamoshaiiii…
Ohooo Hen Hen Hen…Ahhhhhhhh

Hain Jai Jai Shiv Shankar, Kata Lage Na Kankar
Hail Lord Shiv Shankar, Neither thorns nor stones can hurt us

Chahe Kuch Karle Zamana
No matter what the world does

Mere Jeewan Saathi, Mere Sapno Ki Raani
My partner in life, queen of my dreams

Zindagi Safar Hain Suhana
This journey is a beautiful one

Hain Kuch Tho Log Kahenge, Na Suna Ki Jiye
People will always talk, Don’t listen to them

Hain Chain Aaye Mere Dil Ko Duwa Ki Jiye
All I want is peace in my heart, Pray that I get it

Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
In every lifetime, the colors will change

Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreamland

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by
Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

Pa Pa Para Pa Ra Paaa
Pa Pa Para Pa Ra Paaa
Pa Pa Para Pa Ra Paaa
Pa Pa Para Pa Ra Paaa
Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu Zu…

Darde Dil Darde Jigar, Zamane Kho Dikhana Hain
Heartbreaks, agonies of the heart, I want to show the world
Darde Dil Darde Jigar, Zamane Kho Dikhana Hain
Heartbreaks, agonies of the heart, I want to show the world

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Hain, Tujko Yeh Baathana Hain
I’m no less than anyone, I want to tell you that

Yeh Wada Raha, Ohhh Meri Chaandni
That’s a promise, To you, my Chandni

Har Janam Mein, Rang Badalke
In every lifetime, the colors will change

Kaabhon Ke Paardon Pein Hum Khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreamland

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Ah Ah Ah Ah Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, as time goes by

Hennnnnnnnnnnn Ahhh Chalte Chalte
Yes indeed as time goes by

Hum Hain Raahi Pyar Ke, Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
We are travelers on the path of love, We’ll meet again as time goes by

You know I had to pick the gif with Kajol! LOL

DOPE: "Zoobi Doobi" from "3 Idiots" (2009)

This song has been on my mind for weeks now, and I figured it was a sure sign to share it as a DOPE post. With the lyrics courtesy of KrazyLyrics, I hope you all will enjoy Zoobi Doobi! And don't blame me if you start humming it all day either! LOL



Gungunaati hain yeh hawaayein
The wind is humming
Gungunaata hai gagan
So is the sky
Ga raha hai yeh saara aalam
The whole atmosphere is humming

Zoobi doo
Param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Shaakhon pe pattey ga rahe hain
The leaves are singing on the branches
Phoolon pe bhanvre ga rahe
The butterflies are singing on the flowers

Deewani kiranein ga rahi hain
Crazy beams are singing
Yeh panchhi ga rahe
So are the birds

Bagiya mein do phoolon ki
Ho rahi hai guftagu
Two flowers are conversing in the garden
Jaisa filmon mein hota hai
Ho raha hai hu-ba-hu
It's a complete replica of what happens in the movies

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Rim jhim rim jhim rim jhim
San san san san hawaa
The wind is blowing
Tip tip tip tip boondein
The rain drops are pouring
Gurraati bijliyaan
Lightning is growling

Bheegi bheegi saree mein
Yeh thumke lagaati tu
You are dancing in wet clothes
Jaise filmon mein hota hai
Ho raha hai hu-ba-hu
It's a complete replica of what happens in the movies

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Ambar ka chaand zameen par
Itra ke ga raha
The moon of the sky is singing
Ek tim tim toota tara
Ithla ke ga raha
On the earth with pride
A shooting star is also singing

Hai raat akeli tanha
The night is lonely
Mujhe chhoo le aake tu
Come and touch me
Jaise filmon mein hota hai
Ho raha hai hu-ba-hu
It's a complete replica of what happens in the movies

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi pum paara
Zoobi doobi param pum

Zoobi doobi Zoobi doobi
Naache kyun paagal stupid mann
Why is the mad and stupid heart dancing?

DOPE: "Jiya Re" from "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (2012)

I'm going to preface this post with a warning.... this is another film that I will most likely share more songs from... because the soundtrack is that dope! I've talked a bit about Jab Tak Hai Jaan on my Hindi film blog, Black Girl Digs Bollywood, especially how I am "Team Akira" all the way when it comes to the two heroines in the movie. And for those of you on that team, you will no doubt enjoy our anthem, "Jiya Re"... The lyrics and English translation are courtesy of Yash Raj Films.



Chali Re Chali Re
Away I go
Junoon ko liye
Carried on wings of passion
Qatra Qatra
Drinking
Lamhon ko piye
Droplets of time

Pinjre se uda dil ka skikra
My heart has flown from its cage
Khudi se maine ishq kiya re
Falling in love with myself

Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh
Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh

Chali Re Chali Re
Away I go
Junoon ko liye
Carried on wings of passion
Pinjre se uda dil ka shikra
My heart has flown from its cage
Khudi se maine ishq kiya re
Falling in love with myself

Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh
Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh

Make the way for Akira...
Pump it up, move aside she is here-a
Hey get up everybody wanna be her
Wanna see her, she's Akira

Chhote Chhote lamhon Ko
Clasping the moment in your fingertips
Title jaise pakdo to
Like a butterfly.
Haathon mein rang reh jaata hai
As it takes wing
Pankhn se jab chhodo to
it leaves traces of color

Waqt chalta hai
The moment moves on
Waqt ka magar rang utarta hai
Leaving its color behind
Akira
Udte Udte Phir ek lamha
I clasp another moment
Maine pakad liya re
As it takes flight

Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh
Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh

Chali Re Chali Re
Away I go
Junoon ko liye
Carried on wings of passion
Pinjre se uda dil ka shikra
My heart has flown from its cage
Khudi se maine ishq kiya re
Falling in love with myself

Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh
Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re
Jiya Jiya re Jiya re Jiya
Embracing life with open arms
Oooh

DOPE: "Maar Dala" from "Devdas" (2002)

I'm back with another beautiful song from an equally beautiful film. Madhuri Dixit needs all of the awards for this performance... the longing, the joy, and the love in her eyes is spectacular! With the lyrics with English translation from BollyWhat.com, I hope you all will enjoy "Maar Dala".


yeh kiskii hai aahaT
Whose footstep is this?
yeh kiska hai saaya
Whose shadow is this?
hu'ii dil me.n dastak
There was a knock at my heart;
yahaa.n kaun aaya
who entered here?

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala...
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala...
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
maar Daala...
It killed me...
maar Daala...
It killed me...

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
hame.n maar Daala...
it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...

na chaa.nd hathelii par sajaaya
The moon did not decorate my palm,
na taaro.n se ko'ii bhii rishta banaaya
nor did I contract any relationship with the stars.
na rab se bhii ko'ii shikaayat kii...
Nor did I make any complaint of God...
na rab se bhii ko'ii shikaayat kii...
Nor did I make any complaint of God...
har gam ko ham ne chupaaya
I hid every sorrow;
har sitam ko ha.nske uTHaaya
with laughter I bore each injustice.
kaa.nTo.n ko bhii gale se lagaaya
I even embraced thorns,
aur phuulo.n se zakhm khaaya
and was wounded by flowers.

haa.n magar du'aa me.n jab yeh haath uTHaaya...
Yes, but when I raised my hands in prayer,
haa.n magar du'aa me.n jab yeh haath uTHaaya...
Yes, but when I raised my hands in prayer,
khuda se du'aa me.n tumhe.n maa.ng Daala
I begged God for you!
maa.ng Daala allah...
God, I begged for you!

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
hame.n maar Daala...
it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...

yeh kiskii hai aahaT
Whose footstep is this?
yeh kiska hai saaya
Whose shadow is this?
hu'ii dil me.n dastak
There was a knock at my heart;
yahaa.n kaun aaya
who entered here?

DOPE: "Kanamoochi" from "Kandukondain Kandukondain" (2000)

I'm back with another DOPE song from our friends in the Indian film industry.This week's song is the first time I'm featuring a Tamil film, but I saw it this past weekend and knew I had to share!! The lyrics are courtesy of Bollywhat.com.



Kannaa muchi yaenadaa
Why play hide-and-seek

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear
Naan kannaadi porul poladaa
I am fragile like glass

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear
Naan kannaadi porul poladaa
I am fragile like glass

Antha nathiyin karaiyai naan kattaen
I asked the shore of that river
Antha kaatrai niruthiyum kattaen
I stopped the wind and asked it
Antha nathiyin karaiyai naan kattaen
I asked the shore of that river
Antha kaatrai niruthiyum kattaen
I stopped the wind and asked it

Vaanvaeliyai kattaen vidaiyae illai
I asked the stars but they gave no answer

Vaanvaeliyai kattaen vidaiyae illai
I asked the stars but they gave no answer
Iruthiyil oonai kandaen
I saw you in my heart
Iruthiya poovil kandaen
In the flower of my heart
Iruthiyil oonai kandaen
I saw you in my heart
Iruthiya poovil kandaen
In the flower of my heart

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear
Naan kannaadi porul poladaa
I am fragile like glass

Yen manam oonakkoru vilaiyaattu bomaiyaa
To you is my heart only a plaything
Yen manam oonakkoru vilaiyaattu bomaiyaa
To you is my heart only a plaything
Yennakkaena oonarchikal thaniyaaka illaiyaa
Do I not have feelings that are just mine alone
Nenjil alai oorangaathu
The heart refuses to be still
Unn ithal koandu vaay mooda vaa yen kannaa
Should I close my mouth with your lips
Oh
Unn ithal koandu vaay mooda vaa yen kannaa
Should I close my mouth with your lips
Unn imai koandu vili moodu vaa
Should I close my eyes with your eyelashes
Unn oodalthaan yen oodaiallavaa
Your body is my clothing
Paarakadilil aadiya pinnum
You have danced in the ocean
Unn vannam maaravillai innum
Without changing colour
Paarakadilil aadiya pinnum
You have danced in the ocean
Unn vannam maaravillai innum
Without changing colour
Yen nenjil koodiyae niram maaravaa
Do you seek to change the colours of my heart
Yen ooyiril nee vanthu saerka
Now that you are united with me
Unn oothadukal eeramaay vaalka
With your wet lips
Kalanthidavaa
Come and join with me

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear
Naan kannaadi porul poladaa
I am fragile like glass

Van mazhai vizhumpothu malai kondu karthai
How will you protect me from the rain like you did
Van mazhai vizhumpothu malai kondu karthai
How will you protect me from the rain like you did
Kan mazhai vizhumpothu yethil yennai kaappai
By holding up the mountain, but how will you save me from the tears
Poovil kanneerai rasippai
You will compare the tears to flowers
Nan yena penn illaiya yen kanna
My dear Krishna tell me am I not a woman
Adhai nee kaanakan illaiya yen kanna
Don't you have eyes with which to see
Unn kanavukalil nan illaiya
Do you never dream of me
Thinam oosal adudhen manasu
My heart is restless
Ada oomai alle yen kolusu
My anklets will never fall silent
Yen ull moochile uyir veenguthe
My spirit suffers
Yen uyir thudikkamale
Only your touch can rescue me
Kappathu unn thindale uyir tharava
Come give me life

Kannaa muchi yaenadaa yen kannaa
Why play hide-and-seek my dear
Naan kannaadi porul poladaa
I am fragile like glass
Kannaadi porul poladaa
Fragile as glass

DOPE: "Halkat Jawani" from "Heroine" (2012)

I'm back with another groovy tune from our friends in India. I saw "Heroine" this past week and thought it was kick ass, as I talk about in my tumblr blog. This song was so killer, I knew instantly I had to post it this week. With the lyrics with English translation courtesy of BollyMeaning.com, I hope you all will enjoy "Halkat Jawani".



Aaja..
Come
Aaja zara sarak le
Come move a bit,
Gir le zara behak le
fall a bit, get tipsy,
Saiyaan zara chhalak le
O dear, spill a little,
Aa ke mose lipat le
come, cling on to me,
Tedha zeher hai ye isse na kar chhedkhani
This is a tricky poison, don't play around with it,

Night ki naughty kahani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Meetha ye namkeen paani
This salt water is sweet,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Night ki naughty kahaani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..

Joban hai pyaasa to jor kare
This youth is thirsty, and hence loud,
Ainvai ye din mein bhi shor kare
It makes noises in the day even..
Takiya bana lipat le
Make my body a pillow and hug it,
Kambal bana rapat le
make it a blanket and glide over it..
Tan hai kateela par iski ada hai shaitani
The body is jagged, but it's style is naughty..

Night ki naughty kahani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Meetha ye namkeen paani
This salt water is sweet,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Night ki naughty kahaani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..

Chhoron ki neeyat halaal kare
It kills the boys' (good) intentions
Are basti mein daily bawaal kare
it creates brawls in the vicinity everyday..
Item bana ke rakh le haye..
Make me your lover
Chakhna bana ke chakh le
make me chakhna and taste me
Aankhon ko kyon seke
why do you just see with your eyes,
Hathon se kar manmaani..
do what you want with your hands..

Night ki naughty kahani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Meetha ye namkeen paani
This salt water is sweet,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..
Night ki naughty kahaani
the naughty story of the night,
Ye Halkat Jawani
this careless youth..

 

DOPE: "Aal Izz Well" from "3 Idiots" (2009)

Last week, I had the exciting opportunity to take part in the joyful fun-o-rama that is jury duty... that's totally sarcasm, by the way! I had to get up two hours earlier than I normally do and sit in a room for six hours. The only saving grace for the experience was the free Wi-Fi, which allowed me to watch "3 Idiots"... What a terrific movie!! To be honest, I was all set to watch "Don 2" which is streaming on Netflix, but it wasn't working on my phone, so I found this movie on YouTube, and I'm so happy that I gave it a chance!

Today's DOPE song choice is one that's really fun and inspirational... and I must admit that since watching the film I've said "Aal Izz Well" to myself from time to time. It really works!! Lyrics with English translation courtesy of Krazy Lyrics.



Jab life ho out of control
When your life get's out of control
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say

Jab life ho out of control
When your life get's out of control
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say

Aal Izz Well
All is well

Murgi kya jaane aande ka kya hoga
A hen does not know the future of it's egg
Are life milegi ya tawe pe fry hoga
Will it hatch or will it be turned into a omelet
Koi na jaane apna future kya hoga
Nobody knows our future

Honth ghuma
Round your lips,
Seeti bajaa
Whistle
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say
Bhaiyaa All izz well
Bro, All is well

Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well
Arre chachu All izz well
Hey friend, all is well
Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well

Confusion hi confusion hai
There is confusion everywhere
Solution kuchh pata nahin
We don't know the solution
Solution jo mila to saala
If we get the solution,
Question kya tha pata nahin
We don't know the question

Dil jo tera baat baat pe ghabraaye
If your heart get's tense on every matter
Dil pe rakh ke haath use tu fuslaa le
Keep a hand on your heart and persuade it
Dil idiot hai pyaar se usko samjha le
Heart is an idiot,persuade it with love

Honth ghuma
Round your lips,
Seeti bajaa
Whistle
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say
Bhaiyaa All izz well
Bro, All is well

Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well
Arre chachu All izz well
Hey friend, all is well
Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well

Scholarship ki pi gaya daaru
You have drunk alchohol from the money of scholarship,
Gham to phir bhi mitaa nahin
But still grief did not vanish
Agarbattiyan raakh ho gayi
You have light many candles
God to phir bhi dikha nahi
But still you haven't seen God

Bakra kya jaane uski jaan ka kya hoga
A goat does not know what will happen to it
Seekh ghusegi ya saala keema hoga
In which dish it might be turned
Koi na jaane apna future kya hoga
Nobody knows our future

Honth ghuma
Round your lips,
Seeti bajaa
Whistle
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say
Bhaiyaa All izz well
Bro, All is well

Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well
Arre chachu All izz well
Hey friend, all is well
Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well

Jab life ho out of control
When your life get's out of control
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Honthon ko kar ke gol
Round your lips
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say

Aal Izz Well
All is well

Murgi kya jaane aande ka kya hoga
A hen does not know the future of it's egg
Are life milegi ya tawe pe fry hoga
Will it get life or will it be turned into a omelet
Koi na jaane apna future kya hoga
Nobody knows our future

Honth ghuma
Round your lips,
Seeti bajaa
Whistle
Seeti bajaa ke bol
Whistle and say
Bhaiyaa All izz well
Bro, All is well

Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well
Arre chachu All izz well
Hey friend, all is well
Arre bhaiyaa all izz well
Hey Bro, All is well

Ha!

DOPE: "Second Hand Jawaani" from "Cocktail" (2012)

Remember that MC Lyte/Positive K song, "I'm Not Havin' It"? Today's DOPE post is the Hindi Film version of the song!!! I haven't seen "Cocktail" yet (It's presently en route to me), but I have to admit that it was thing song that made me fork over the bucks for it!!

The Hindi lyrics with English subtitles are courtesy of YouTube channel Rimnaz1614, with a bit of fancy typing from yours truly!! I hope you all enjoy "Second Hand Jawaani". "Jawaani" means youth, but in the case of this song, it refers to the hormonal and vigorous... romantic stamina that comes with it!! LOL



Daayein lage kabhi baayein lage
Sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right
Naino ki bullet dil pe dhaayein lage
the bullet of eyes hits the heart straight
Raja
O my king
Daayein lage kabhi baayein lage
Sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right
Naino ki bullet dil pe dhaayein lage
the bullet of eyes hits the heart straight
Raja aayi helicopter pe chadhke jawaani
O my king, my youth has climbed on to a helicopter and has arrived
Kudi parachute bina karke manmaani
Without a parachute it has jumped on its own whim

Teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Nahi chahiye mujhko teri second hand jawaani
I don't want your second hand youth
Teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Oh teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Nahi chahiye mujhko teri second hand jawaani
I don't want your second hand youth

Oh meri banned jawaani, meri banned jawaani
Oh my banned youth, my banned youth

Khabron ke college ka, main professor hoon baby
Baby, I am the professor of the "gossip" college
Ayyashi ke computer ka, processor hoon baby
Baby, I am the processor of a flashy computer
Khabron ke college ka, main professor hoon baby
Baby, I am the professor of the "gossip" college
Ayyashi ke computer ka, processor hoon baby
Baby I am the processor of a flashy computer
Oh raja hogi gadhi jo bhi hogi teri deewani
Oh my king, the one who is your lover must be an idiot
Jitna kameena tu, main utni sayaani
Just as you are crooked, I am intelligent

Oh meri banned jawaani, meri behan jawaani
Oh my banned youth, my banned youth
Oh lambi race ki hai ghodi second hand jawaani
This second-hand youth is a long race
Oh teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Nahi chahiye mujhko teri second hand jawaani
I don't want your second hand youth

Yun meri jawaani pe, jo ungali uthaaye
You raise a finger on my youth?

Khudki khaali taxi mein kitne bithaaye
How many sit in your empty taxi?
Yun meri jawaani pe, jo ungali uthaaye
You raise a finger on my youth?
Khudki khaali taxi mein kitne bithaaye
How many sit in your empty taxi?
Oh ja ja radio pe teri mashhoor kahaani
Oh yeah, yeah your story is famous on the radio
Duniya sunegi ab yeh aakashwani
The whole world will hear of your divine announcement

Teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Oh teri banned jawaani
Your youth is banned
Nahi chahiye mujhko teri second hand jawaani
I don't want your second hand youth

DOPE: "Des Rangila" from "Fanaa" (2006)

This week I thought I would share another beautiful song from Fanaa, showcasing the insanely brilliant Kajol.  I hope you enjoy "Des Rangila" with the lyrics with English translation courtesy of BollyWhat?



yahaa.n har qadam qadam pe dhartii badalii ra.ng
With every step here, the earth changes color
yahaa.n kii bolii me.n ra.ngolii saat ra.ng
Every shade of the rainbow lives within our speech
yahaa.n har qadam qadam pe dhartii badalii ra.ng
With every step here, the earth changes color
yahaa.n kii bolii me.n ra.ngolii saat ra.ng
Every shade of the rainbow lives within our speech

dhaanii pagaRii pahane mausam hai
The weather wears a turban of pale green
niilii chaadar taane a.mbar hai
The sky stretches overhead like a blue sheet
nadii sunaharii hara sama.ndar hai yeh sajiila
It's decorated with golden rivers and green oceans,
des ra.ngiila ra.ngiila des mera ra.ngiila...
this vivid country, my colorful country...

vande maataaram... si.nduurii gaalo.nwaala suuraj jo kare ki kholii
The crimson-cheeked sun casts wide
sharmiile kheto.n ko DHakne chunar piilii piilii
a yellow veil to cover the bashful fields
ghuu.nghaT me.n ra.ng panghaT me.n ra.ng cham cham chamkiila
Veils and wells saturated with color, it's all aglitter,
des ra.ngiila ra.ngiila des mera ra.ngiila...
This vivid country, my colorful country...

amiir gulaal se chehare hai.n yahaa.n muskaano.n kii Tolii
The faces here are wreathed with smiles and bright with the colors of Holi.
ra.ng ha.nsi me.n ra.ng khushii me.n
Our laughter and our joys are telegraphed in color,
rishte jaise holii
our relationships as vivid as Holi
vaado.n me.n ra.ng yaado.n me.n ra.ng
Our valleys and our very thoughts are saturated with color
ra.ng ra.ng ra.ngiila
color, color, colorful
des ra.ngiila ra.ngiila des mera ra.ngiila...
This vivid country, my colorful country...

DOPE: "Aga Bai" from "Aiyyaa" (2012)

Fair Warning: I will most likely be sharing every song from "Aiyyaa"... The soundtrack is THAT dope! LOL

This week's pick is up first for the new year because of Rani Mukerji's fabulous dancing... showing the world that women can get their sexy on, even with a tummy!! And the other reason.....?

You're welcome! LOL

I hope you all will enjoy Aga Bai, lyrics courtesy of Lyric Mint and the English translation courtesy of my DVD and fancy typing skills!!



Biraha saudai (O ho)
Every word you say
Banke Shehnai (O ho)
Resonates
Kaano mein thumari chhed jaaye re
Like melody in my ears
Kaano mein thu meri chhed jaaye re
Like melody in my ears

Tan ki deewani (O ho)
My body's so helpless
Man ka naa maani (O ho)
I didn't listen to my heart
Man bola tan beiman haay re
The heart says the body's a deceiver
Man bola tan beiman haay re
The heart says the body's a deceiver
haay

Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Ki laagi laagi laagi kaisi agan man me
What's this passion in my heart?
Jaagi jaagi jaagi yovan me chubhan
There's an excitement in my heart
Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Aiyya aah..
Oh my!
Aiyyaa aah..
Oh my!
Ayyaaah..
Oh my!
Aiyyaa
Oh my!

Baali umar se laali thodi maang ke
I borrowed a few colors from the fervor of youth
Maine khwabon ki rangoli hai sajaai
And filled my dreams with colors
Aayi Laxman-rekha bhi mai laangh ke
I crossed every boundary
Haay kaisi talab kheench laayi?
What's this desire fueling me?

Aaye piya ki mehak jahaa sandhali
Whereever I get the sweet scent of my beloved
Mor man kaah bhare hai angdaai
My heart starts to sway
Chhod bagiya ko bhagi aisi main kali
I raced out of the gardens
Mujhko bhanwaro ki bhaaye parchhai
And ran after the bees

Pinjre ki maari (O ho)
Bound to captivity
Hirni bechari (O ho)
This poor prey
Sheron se jaake naina ladaaye
Locks eyes with her hunter
Sheron se jaake naina ladaaye
Locks eyes with her hunter

Tan ki deewani (O ho)
My body's so helpless
Man ka naa maani (O ho)
I didn't listen to my heart
Man bola tan beiman haay re
The heart says the body's a deceiver
Man bola tan beiman haay re
The heart says the body's a deceiver
haay

Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Ki laagi laagi laagi kaisi agan man me
What's this passion in my heart?
Jaagi jaagi jaagi yovan me chubhan
There's an excitement in my heart
Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Re Aga Bai halla machaye re
Oh God! It creates a stir
Aiyya aah..
Oh my!
Aiyyaa aah..
Oh my!
Ayyaaah..
Oh my!
Aiyyaa
Oh my!

DOPE: "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from "Dil Se" (1998)

It is crazy that one of my all-time favorite Hindi film songs comes from a movie I cannot stand?!? Yeah, it's crazy, but I had to start 2013 with what I think is one of the DOPEST of the DOPE Bollywood numbers. I hope you all will enjoy "Chaiyya Chaiyya" with the lyrics with english translation courtesy of BollyWhat.com.



jinke sar ho ishq kii chha.nh
He whose head is in the shadow of love
pao.n ke niiche jannat hogi
will have heaven beneath his feet.
jinke sar ho ishq ki chha.nh
Whose head is in the shadow of love...

chal chhaiyya
Walk in the shadow.
pao.n jannat chale chal chhaiyyan
Walk in heaven, walk in the shadow.
 
vo yaar hai jo khushbuu kii tarah
There's a friend who is like a sweet fragrance,
jiskii zabaan Urdu kii tarah
whose words are like poetry (lit. Urdu, the language of poetry),
merii shaam raat merii qainaat
who is my evening, my night, my existence.
vo yaar mera saiyya saiyya
That friend is my beloved!
 
chal chhaiyya
Walk in the shadow.
pao.n jannat chale chal chhaiyyan
Walk in heaven, walk in the shadow.
 
gulposh kabhii itarae kahii.n
Sometimes my beloved flirts like a flower,
mahake to nazar aa jaa'e kahii.n
so fragrantly that you may see her scent.

taawiiz banake pahanuu.n use
Having made it into an charm, I will wear it. 
aayat kii tarah mil jaaye kahin
She shall be obtained as a miracle is obtained.

mera nagama vahii.n mera qalama vahii.n
She is my song, my declaration of faith
vo yaar hai jo imaam ki tarah
My friend is like a priest to me.
mera nagama nagama mera qalama qalama
My song... my declaration of faith...
yaar misale.n os chale
She moves like the dew.
paon ke tale phirdaus chale
She walks with the garden of heaven beneath her feet,
kabhii Daal Daal kabhii paat paat
sometimes through the branches, sometimes amidst the leaves.
mai.n hawa pe DHuu.nDHuu.n us ke nishaan
I shall search the wind for her trail!  
 
chal chhaiyya
Walk in the shadow.
pao.n jannat chale chal chhaiyyan
Walk in heaven, walk in the shadow.  
 
mai.n uske ruup ka sedaaii
I trade in her beauty.
vo dhuup chhaa.nho.n sa harjaaii
Fickle, she flits shamelessly from sun to shade. 
vo shokh ra.ng badalta hai
She changes her bright colors;
mai.n ra.ng ruup ka saudaaii
I negotiate that as well.

DOPE: "Mehbooba Mehbooba" from "Sholay" (1975)

There's an expression I always think of when I think of the Hindi film classic, "Sholay": Old is Gold! This movie became a hit before I was born, but it's truly a fabulous movie.

The funny thing is, the song I'm sharing today didn't really resonate with me when I first saw the film. I thought the movie was great and knew that this song is quite possibly the most beloved (pun intended) song from the film... but I wasn't really feeling it at first. It sort of crept into my mind and planted a seed, and I fell madly in love with it, so of course I share it with you all today!! I hope you all will enjoy "Mehbooba Mehbooba".



Hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh

Mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved

Ooh, mehbooba ae mehbooba
Oh, beloved, oh beloved

Mehbooba ae mehbooba hoo hoo hoo
Beloved oh beloved

Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Main aur tu
Me and you

Mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved

Mehbooba ae mehbooba hoo hoo hoo
Beloved, oh beloved

Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Main aur tu
Me and you

Phool bahaaron se nikla, chaand sitaaron se nikla
A flower came out from spring, the moon came out from the stars
Phool bahaaron se nikla, chaand sitaaron se nikla
A flower came out from spring, the moon came out from the stars
Din dooba
The daytime has drowned

Ooh, mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved

Mehbooba ae mehbooba hoo hoo hoo
Beloved, oh beloved

Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Main aur tu
Me and you

Husn-o-ishq ki raahon mein, baahon mein nigaahon mein
The the road of beauty and love, in your arms and eyes
Husn-o-ishq ki raahon mein, baahon mein nigaahon mein
The the road of beauty and love, in your arms and eyes
Dil dooba
My heart has drowned

Ooh, mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved

Mehbooba ae mehbooba hoo hoo hoo
Beloved, oh beloved

Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Gulshan mein gul khilte hain
Roses blossom in gardens
Jab sehra mein milte hain
When we meet in the desert
Main aur tu
Me and you

Mehbooba ae mehbooba, mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved, beloved, oh beloved
Mehbooba ae mehbooba, mehbooba ae mehbooba
Beloved, oh beloved, beloved, oh beloved

Ooh, ooh ooh ooh