TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


TALAT MAHMOOD IN THE FILM DIL-E-NADAAN:

Interesting facts

For Talat's film 'DIL E NADAAN', famous producer A.R. Kardar launched an 'All India Beauty Contest' to hunt for a new heroine to act opposite this immensely popular and much sought after Singing Star. The winner was beautiful Peace Kanwal.
In 1956, Talat became the first ever Indian playback singer to go abroad for commercial concerts.
On Talat's US Concert Tour, Talat's popularity prompted famous New York television host Joe Franklin to invite Talat on his hugely popular programme "The Joe Franklin Show" watched by over 25 million Americans. He introduced Talat to American audiences as "The Frank Sinatra Of India !"
1954, the year Binaca Geet Mala switched to a countdown system; the topper was Talat Mahmood's " Jayen to jayen kahan ".
Producer-Director-Studio Owner Mehboob Khan of 'Mother India' fame, would always put his finger on Talat's throat and tell him "Khuda ka noor tumhare gale mein hai!"
Talat's first recording: "Sab din ek samaan nahin hote" - for HMV in 1941.
Talat's first film recording: "Jago musafir jago" for film RAJLAXMI in 1945.
Talat's last recording: Ghazal album titled "GHAZAL KE SAAZ UTHAO" for HMV in 1986.
Has sung in 17 Indian languages to include - Urdu/ Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Gujrati, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sindhi, Awadhi, Marwari, Assamese.
In 1979, Talat performed at the world renowned Royal Albert Hall. Talat was the second Indian playback singer after Lata Mangeshkar to be invited to perform at this historical venue

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Originally posted by asj:
GHAZALS BY THE SINGING DIVA: ASHA BHOSLE:

In our final selection of Ashaji's Ghazals, we will present that evergreen poem by Gulzar: Taken from the Album "Yun Saja Chand"

25) SHAAM SE AANKH MEIN NAMI SI HAI:

(25) SHAAM SE AANKH ME NAMII SI HAI

Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night
Aaj phir aap ki kami si hai
Once again today, I miss you


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


Dafan kar do humay to sans aye
bury me so that I ca breathe again
Der say saans kuch thhamii si hai
recently, my breath has been somewhat halting


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


kaun patthraa gaya hai aankhon me
whose image has frozen in my view
barf palkon me kyun jamii si hai
why is ice forming on my eyelids?


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


It has been a long haul to finish the Asha Bhosle collection in our Ghazal series. It was a pleasure. Thank you very much for your help, ASJ.

The versatile singing Diva has done some very good renditions in this genre. Witness her recent Carnegie Hall performance, the lady is still going strong at 75. Hats off, Ashaji. We are beholden to you for years of dazzling entertainment. You have brought joy to all of us.

Venkat

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Originally posted by chameli:
Venkat and asj bhaiya, just to let u both know that i play all the tunes posted on this forum (may not play the whole song) and i am grateful for the translations...this enable all GY to understand the reason the tunes stir our very soul even without understanding the meaning....

I love almost all tunes by the great Talat Mahmood (i have a pref. for male voice)

THANKS to you both...God Bless.

Cham dids, thanks for being a regular fan of Ghazals, I am sure that you will enjoy Talat Mahmood as soon as we start inputting the ghazals.
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


His big break came with the song "Ae dil mujhe aisi jagha le chal jahan koi na ho"
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asj i enjoyed the ghazals in the past....love NFAK...RFAK...etc...keep up the good work...i do not often express it here but i do listen..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by RQ:
[]..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

same here...
not too many desi tunes i can say stir my emotions.

moe like block deh motions n emotions...

Asj and other members, superb job. I have read up to page 8 and just getting caught up here.

It's amazing how much I missed out on. Anyway I am back and will be making my contributions soon.

Cheers!!!!

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Asj and other members, superb job. I have read up to page 8 and just getting caught up here.

It's amazing how much I missed out on. Anyway I am back and will be making my contributions soon.

Cheers!!!!

Welcome back Mits, and your contributions will be more than appreciated, it was a loss to us when you had decided to call it quits, as we had missed you considerably.

We look forward towards your more contributions to this section. I am sure that you will be happy to join with our other colleagues and myself to make this even more successful.


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Originally posted by RQ:
asj i enjoyed the ghazals in the past....love NFAK...RFAK...etc...keep up the good work...i do not often express it here but i do listen..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

RQ Bahenji, it is an honor to have you amongst our company, I am sure that Talat's Voice will hold your attention as soon as we start to input the ghazals.
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


VERY RARE: THE KINGS AND QUEEN GATHERS:
TALAT, MUKESH, LATA AND RAFI:
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asj this is a nice old gold pics with these four greats...the two guys look like they have birds decor for pocket hankies or awards....

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


TALAT IN THE MOVIE ARAAM:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Talat Mahmood and his band of trusty musicians get ready to storm the West Indies !

IN TRINIDAD:

In 1968, Talat landed to a hero's welcome in Trinidad for the West Indies Concert Tour. Thousands of fans thronged the airport. Wearing Talat Fan Club badges, waving Talat Flags and Talat Photo's, they lined the roads leading from the airport to the city. An open limousine drove Talat through a sea of his fans. The local papers headlined the concerts at Naparima Bowl, where not even boxing matches had witnessed such a frenzy for the purchase of concert tickets. The extremely popular group ' West Indies Steel Band' composed a Calypso style song " Talat Mahmood we are proud and glad, to have a personality like you here in Trinidad " to welcome Talat to Trinidad. This song was played over and over on the radio, at the airport and in all music shops in West Indies to welcome Talat to their country ! Talat's concerts at Skinner Park and Jean Pierre Complex are still talked of even today !

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


The great Madan Mohan conducts and the velvet voiced Talat Mahmood sings in a charity fund raiser

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Towards the late 60's the filmi ghazals and good romantic songs gave way to the electronic rhythms of the disco generation. Disliking the new trend towards loud meaningless music, Talat decided to cut down his film singing assignments but continued his non-film ghazal recordings.


As a singer, Talat has already secured a place in history. Over the years, the King of Ghazals has created a catalogue of songs for generations to come. His fan following straddles the globe. He strides like a colossus in the field of ghazals - a KING whose name is surpassed by none !!!

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

AZAM BAIG: IMITATING THE MASTER: TALAT MAHMOOD'S "TASAVEER BANATA HOON TASAVEER NAHI BANTI": MP 3:

WONDERFUL JOB BY AZAM:
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

JAGJIT SINGH IMITATION OF THE MASTER: TASAVEER BANATA HOON MP 3:

LOVE THIS VERSION:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

VIDEO: THE MASTER: TALAT MAHMOOD WITH TASVEER BANATA HOON

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This is an actual scan of Talat Mahmood's first ever recording "Sab din ek samaan nahin tha" for HMV in 1941. What you see here is the original 1941 pressing of the 78 rpm record preserved, by Talat Mahmood in his personal music library
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


HMV presents the first copy of Talat Mahmood's ghazal album 'Bazm e Talat' to the Ghazal King
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Here is on of my favs:

Zindagi Denewale Sun

Milte Hi Aankhen

Tim Tim Tim

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Originally posted by Mitwah:

Milte Hi Aankhen

Hey Mits, one of my favorite too: very beautifully done by Talat and Shamshad Begum:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Here is on of my favs:

Zindagi Denewale Sun

Title: zi.ndagii dene vaale sun
Movie: Dil-e-Naadaan (1953)
Singer: Talat
Music: Ghulam Mohammad
Lyrics: Shakeel

zi.ndagii dene vaale sun
terii duniyaa se dil bhar gayaa
mai.n yahaa.N jiite jii mar gayaa

raat kaTatii nahii.n din guzarataa nahii.n
zaKm aisaa diyaa hai ke bharataa nahii.n
aa.Nkh viiraan hai, dil pareshaan hai, Gam kaa saamaan hai
jaise jaaduu koI kar gayaa
zi.ndagii dene vaale sun ...

beKataa tuune mujh se khushii chhiin lii
zi.ndaa rakhaa magar zi.ndagii chhiin lii
kar diyaa dil kaa khuu.N, chup kahaa.N tak rahuu.N, saaf kyuu.N naa kahuu.N
tuu khushii se merii jal gayaa
zi.ndagii dene vaale sun ...

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Tim Tim Tim

Tiltle: Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale
Movie: Mausi (1958)

Singers: Talat, Lataa
Music: Vasant Desai
Lyrics: Bharat Vyas

Talat:
Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale,
niile aakaash tale ham dono.n kii priit pale
Tim Tim Tim

Lataa:
Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale,
niile aakaash tale ham dono.n kii priit pale
Tim Tim Tim

aa .a aa .a

Talat:
jhilamilaatii hai.n shabanam kii parachhaa_iyaa.N
duur pariyaa.N bajaatii hai.n shahanaa_iyaa.N
lataa:
chaa.Nd kirano.n kii jaalii pahan jhuumataa
chaa.Ndanii le rahii dekho a.Nga.Daa_iyaa.N
Tim Tim Tim ..

Lataa:
aaj kaliyo.n ke man me.n nayaa giit hai
aaj laharo.n me.n jaaduu kaa sa.ngiit hai
Talat:
guu.Njatii har dishaa me.n nayii raaginii
aaj man hai magan jhuumatii priit hai
Tim Tim Tim ....

Lataa:
Tim Tim Tim ...

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Originally posted by asj:

quote:

Originally posted by Mitwah:

Milte Hi Aankhen

Hey Mits, one of my favorite too: very beautifully done by Talat and Shamshad Begum:

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This was so popular at weddings in the old days.....

Title: milate hii aa.nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
Movie: Babul (1950)
Singers: Talat, Shamshad
Music: Naushad
Lyrics: Hakeel

ta: milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
sh: milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
ta: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa
sh: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa

ta: puuchho naa mohabbat kaa asara, haay na puuchho
haay naa puuchho
sh: puuchho naa mohabbat kaa asara, haay na puuchho
haay naa puuchho
ta: dam bhara me.n koI ho gayaa, paravaanaa kisiikaa
sh: dam bhara me.n koI ho gayaa, paravaanaa kisiikaa
dono: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa
milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa

ta: ha.nsate hii naa aa jaaye.n kahii.n, aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
sh: ha.nste hii naa aa jaaye.n kahii.n, aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
ta: bharate hii chhalaka jaaye naa, paimaanaa kisiikaa
sh: bharate hii chhalaka jaaye naa, paimaanaa kisiikaa
dono: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikA

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


NOSTALGIC: TALAT MAHMOOD:
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Close buddies through life !
Talat with music director Madan Mohan

Talat first met music director Madan Mohan when Madan came to live in Lucknow for a while. Their love for ghazals made them good friends. In a friendly gesture, Madan promised Talat that once he went back to Bombay and signed on films as a music director he would definitely use Talat's voice. Madan was true to his promise and Talat and Madan teamed up for many hits in many films including Jahan Ara, Madhosh, Ashiana, Haqeeqat and others. They enjoyed a close bond of friendship throughout their lives.

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

TIMES OF INDIA REMEMBERS TALAT MAHMOOD SOME TEN YEARS AGO ON THE ANNIVERSAY OF HIS DEMISE:

Remembering Talat Mahmood
9 May 2008, 0331 hrs IST,Avijit Ghosh,TNN



Talat Mahmood (TOI Photo)
NEW DELHI: In his quivering voice you could hear the rustle of silk and the muffled sound of a broken heart. Few singers could put the listener in a blue mood like Talat Mahmood, who passed away on May 9 exactly 10 years ago.

And thanks to a website created by his son Khalid that gets about 1,50,000 hits every week from Indians and Pakistanis all over the world - "and a few Israelis", Khalid adds - his memory is fresh as ever.

"Talat saab came from Lucknow and his Urdu pronunciation was perfect. He could exactly reproduce a song the way a composer had conjured up in his mind. He was an original singer whose distinctive voice was near impossible to duplicate," recalls masterclass music director Khayyam.

One of the veteran music composer's memorable compositions - Shaam-e-gham ki kasam (film: Footpath) - was sung by Talat, also known as king of ghazals. Khayyam recalls that in that memorable song he had experimented with the orchestration by not using any rhythm instrument like tabla.

"We used a piano, guitar and solo vox, a basic version of the synthesizer used in those days. Recording the number took plenty of time. But Talat saab ke mathe pe shikan nahi aayee," he says.

Senior lyricist Naqsh Lyallpuri remembers a recording with the singer. The song was Zindagi kis mod pe laayi mujhe, from the film "Diwali ki Raat". Snehal Bhatkar was the music director. Says Lyallpuri, "We had only two musicians at the rehearsal. They were playing the tabla and the sitar. But the producer liked his singing so much that he said, there is no need for any other instrument. We recorded the song with just those two instruments."

Lyallpuri remembers Talat as an extremely soft spoken man. Which Khayyam affirms. "He was a perfect
gentleman. With him there was no loose talk. He was always well-dressed: his shoes shining and his trousers perfectly creased."

To honour his father's memory, Khalid Mahmood set up a website, talatmahmood.net, just a few months after the singer's death in 1998 at the age of 74. Apart from the huge number hits every day, he also gets about 200-300 emails every week.

"The choice for me was between doing a book and setting up a website. I settled for the latter because it is more accessible," says Khalid.

Talat recorded his first track way back in 1941 and sang around 750 songs in 12 languages. He also acted in over a dozen movies such as "Dil-e-Nadaan", "Lala Rukh" and "Ek Gaon Ki Kahani".

Few know that the singer-actor aroused mass hysteria when he arrived in Trinidad in West Indies on a concert tour in 1968. Fans thronged the roads from the airport to the city. The local group, West Indies Steel Band, composed a Calypso track in his honour. They sang, "Talat Mahmood we are proud and glad, to have a personality like you here in Trinidad."

Talat is long gone. But as long as the human heart knows how to fall in love and emerge with ache, his velvet
voice will live on.

(avijit.ghosh@timesgroup.com)

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Here is the first of the selection of beautiful Ghazals from the maestro with the honey-soft voice.

(1) TASVEER BANATA HOON
Movie: BARADARI
Artist: Talat Mahmood



PRETTY AS A PICTURE – MADHURI DIXIT


TASVEER BANATA HOON



tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work
ek khwaab saa dekhaa hai, taabiir nahiin banatii
The dream I saw, it refuses to become reality


bedard mohabbat kaa itanaa saa hain afasaanaa
The story of this cruel love is not long
nazaron se milii nazare, main ho gaya diiwaanaa
Your eyes met mine, and I went crazy
ab dil ke bahalane kii, tadbiir nahiin banatii
Now there appears to be no way to appease my heart


dam bhar ke liye merii duniyaan mein chale aao
Come into my world for just a moment
tarasii huyii aakhon ko phir shakl dikhaa jaao
Show your face once more to my longing eyes
mujh se to merii bigadii takadiir nahiin banatii
I cannot fix my broken fortune on my own


Trans: Venkat

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

Talat is long gone. But as long as the human heart knows how to fall in love and emerge with ache, his velvet voice will remains forever:
avijit.ghosh@timesgroup.com
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Venkat:
Here is the first of the selection of beautiful Ghazals from the maestro with the honey-soft voice.

Movie : BARADARI
Artist: Talat Mahmood

2) TASVEER BANATA HOON

Thanks V, this will be our number two as you have already input the number 1: of which is coming up next:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE

LEGENDS ARE FOREVER:
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IN 1941 CAME THE SMASH HIT '' TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI ''. I'TS POPULARITY WAS SO PHENOMENAL AND UNRIVALLED THAT EVEN TODAY IT REMAINS ONE OF THE TOP SELLING NON-FILM DISCS. THIS DISC BROUGHT TALAT FAME THROUGHOUT INDIA

Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Faiaz Hashmi
Music : Kamal Dasgupta

1) TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI: MP3:


1) TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI:

Tasviir terii dil meraa bahalaa na sakegii
Your photo cannot please my heart
Ye terii tarah mujh se to sharmaa na sakegii
This can never become shy in front of me like you

Main baat karuungaa to ye khaamosh rahegii
If I speak to it, it would remain silent
Siine se lagaa luu.Ngaa to ye kuchh na kahegii
It will say nothing when I clasp it to my breast
Aaraam vo kyaa degii jo taDapaa na sakegii
How can it give me solace when it cannot make me suffer

Ye aankhein hain Taharii huiin, chanchal vo nigaahein
These eyes are still, and those looks are playful
Ye haath hain sahame huye aur mast vo baahein
These hands are hesitant, and those arms are intoxicating
Parachhaa_ii to insaan ke kaam aa na sakegii
A mere image can be of no use to a real person

In honthon ko fayyaaz main kuchh de na sakuungaa
I will not be able to give anything of value to these lips
Is zulf ko main haath mein bhii le na sakuungaa
I will not be able to take these tresses in my hands
Ulajhii hu_ii raatoon ko ye sulajhaa na sakegii
It cannot calm my troubled nights

TRANS: VENKAT:
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Hey Ven,

Thanks for your insight into this one, what a beautiful ghazal for our opening salvo:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

POET: MIRZA GHALIB

DIL E NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

TALAT MAHMOOD THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Baradari (1955) (Talat Mahmood)

Movie : Baradari 1955
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Khumar Barabankvi
Music : Naushad

2) TASVEER BANATA HOON MP: 3:


2) TASVEER BANATA HOON

Tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work
Ek khwaab saa dekhaa hai, taabiir nahiin banatii
The dream I saw, it refuses to become reality

Bedard mohabbat kaa itanaa saa hain afasaanaa
The story of this cruel love is not long
Nazaron se milii nazare, main ho gaya diiwaanaa
Your eyes met mine, and I went crazy
Ab dil ke bahalane kii, tadbiir nahiin banatii
Now there appears to be no way to appease my heart

Dam bhar ke liye merii duniyaan mein chale aao
Come into my world for just a moment
Tarasii huyii aakhon ko phir shakl dikhaa jaao
Show your face once more to my longing eyes
Mujh se to merii bigadii takadiir nahiin banatii
I cannot fix my broken fortune on my own

Trans: Venkat

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:



Tarana : (1951)
Singers:Talat & Lata
Lyric : Prem Dhawan
Music : Anil Biswas

3) SEENE MEIN SULAGTE HAIN ARMAAN: MP 3:


3) SEENE MEIN SULAGTE HAIN ARMAAN

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan aankho mein udaasi chhaayi hai
Desires kindle in the heart sorrow is entrenched in my eyes
Ye aaj teri duniya se hamein Taqdeer kaha le aayi hai
Today from your world where has fate brought me

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Kuchh aankh mein aansoo baaki hain (Jo mere gham ke saathi hain) 2
Some tears in the eyes are still left the friends of my grief
(Ab dil hain na dil ke armaan hain)2 Bas main hu meri tanhaai hai
There is the heart but no desire of the heart just me and my lonliness

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Na tujhse gila koyi hamko na koyi shikaayat duniya se
I don't have to blame you no complaints to the world
(Do chaar kadam jab manzil thi)2 Qismat ne thhokar khaayi hai
When the destination was four steps away fate has pushed me

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Ek aisi aag lagi man mein jeene bhi na de marne bhi na de
Some type of fire was lit in my heart it won't let me live, it won't let me die
(Chup hu to kaleja jalta hai)2 Bolu to teri ruswaayi hai
If I am silent, my chest burns if I talk, then it will be your disgrace

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Trans:Madhuri Dixit

N.B. Ab dil hain na dil ke armaan hain
now there is no heart, and no hopes, just me and my loneliness

(Do chaar kadam jab manzil thi)2 Qismat ne thhokar khaayi hai
with the end just a few steps away, my fate has suffered a blow

Madhuri, is thankful for your observation V.
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Movie : Mirza Ghalib
Singers: Talat and Suraiya
Music : Ghulam Mohammad
Lyrics : Mirza Ghalib

4) DIL-E-NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI: MP 3:


4) DIL-E-NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI:

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

(Hum hain mushtaaq aur woh beyzaar,)2
We are impatient, and he is disgusted
Ya-Ilaahi yeh maajra kya hai
Oh ! God, what is the matter out here

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(Main bhi muh mein zabaan rakhtaa hoon)2
I too have a tongue in my mouth
Kaash pooche ke mudda'aa kya hai
If only I was asked about my view

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(Ham ko unse wafaa ki hai ummeed)
I have hopes of faithfulness from her,
Jo nahi jaante wafa kya hai
Who knows not what faithfulness is

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(jan tum par nisar karta hun)2
I would give my life for you
main nahi janta dua kya hai
But I don't know how to verbally offer prayer for you

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

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jab k tujh bin nahi koi maujud
When there is no one besides you here(in this world)
phir ye hangama, ai Khuda kya hai
Then Oh God! Whati is all this commotion?

ye pari chehra log kaise hain
What are these beautiful angelic faced people like?
gamaza-o-ishwa-o-ada kya hai
What are all the airs and graces about?

shikan-e-zulf-e-ambari kyon hai
Why is this scented coiled curl created?(Hair?)
nigah-e-chashm-e-surma sa kya hai
What is the meaning of the glance of the eyes lined with kohl?

sabza-o-gul kahan se aye hain
Where from have this beautiful flora and greenery originated?
abr kya chiz hai hawa kya hai
What is this cloud and the wind?

Haan, bhala kar, tera bhala hoga
Yes, do good, and good will come to you
Aur darvesh ki sada kya hai
What but this does the mendicant say?

Maine mana ke kuch nahin "Ghalib"
I admit that it is nothing, "Ghalib"
Muft haath aaye to bura kya hai
What is bad if it comes to hand gratis?

Trans Ranjana

Mirza Ghalib, in his ghazal "Dil e nadaan" has spoken of love, justice, human values, mysticism etc., each in a different couplet. Couplets in a ghazal are like gems of a beautiful necklace the luster of which is timeless.

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