Day 294: Today's song is Sur Na Saje by Manna Dey - Basant Bahar (1956)

It is day 294, and today's song is Sur Na Saje sung by Manna Dey from the 1956 movie Basant Bahar directed by Raja Nawathe. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra. One of the top songwriters trio in the industry ever. The other super tops are S.D. Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and the one and only Gulzar the great! IMHO.

Raag: Pilu

Taal: Kaherava

A difficult song. Pardon my flaws. Definitely one of the most, if not the most difficult song I ever learned to sing in the list of 300 #bollywood #classic songs I have been doing, and now almost at the end of it. 294 of 300, 6 more to go to reach the goal.

I have not watched this movie Basant Bahar ever. Reading a brief synopsis of it on Wiki sounds like it is a very good movie to watch. Based on music. Music, I feel, is the ultimate language of the universe. I most certainly will watch this movie sometime soon.

Here is a version with lyrical video (posted on May 02, 2025):

Again, Pardon my flaws. Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on April 07, 2022):

Chords: ?

Lyrics:

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur ke bina, jivan suna

sur ke bina, jivan suna

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur na saje

jalte gaya jivan mera

jalte gaya jivan mera

is raat ka nahoga sawera

is raat ka nahoga sawera

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur na saje

dono jaha mujhase ruthe

dono jaha mujhase ruthe

tere bina ye geet bhi jhuthe

tere bina ye geet bhi jhuthe

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur na saje

sageet man ko pakh lagae

geeto se rimajhim ras barasae

sageet man ko pakh lagae

geeto se rimajhim ras barasae

svar ki sadhana 

svar ki sadhana parameshvar ki 

sur na saje kya gau mai

sur na saje

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 31: Today's song is Na Mangoon Sona Chaandi by Manna Dey and Shailendra Singh - Bobby (1973)

Day 31 song is Na Chaahoon Sona Chaandi sung by Manna Dey and Shailendra Singh from the 1973 movie Bobby, directed by Raj Kapoor, music composed by Laxmikant Payarelal and lyrics written by Vithalbhai Patel.

The movie has a few some really good songs.

This song is not so popular I reckon, but it is a good song.

I have few memories in connection with this movie. 

I am not even sure what the real title of this song is, Na mangoo sona chandi, or Na chahoon sona chandi?

Here is a newer solo live rendition (posted on Feb 14, 2025):

Anyways, here is my rendition (posted on Feb 27, 2021):

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

[Na chahu sona chandi na chahu heera moti

ye mere kis kaam ke

na mangu bangla baadi na mangu ghoda gadi

ye to hai bas naam ke

deta hai dil de badle mein dil ke

deta hai dil de badle mein dil ke

De de de dede dede sahiba pyar mein sauda nahi

De de de dede dede sahiba pyar mein sauda nahi] (x2)

Na janu mulla kaazi na janu kaba kaashi 

mai to hu prem pyasa re 

mere sapno ki rani hogi tumko hairani 

mai to tera deewana re 

deti hai dil de badle mein dil ke

deti hai dil de badle mein dil ke

De de de dede dede sahiba pyar mein sauda nahi

De de de dede dede sahiba pyar mein sauda nahi

pyar mein sauda nahi

English translation of the song lyrics: http://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/1111

Thank you for listening

Peace

aG

Day 102: Today's song is Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa by Manna Dey - Upkar (1967)

It is day 102, and today's song is Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa sung by Manna Dey from the 1967 movie Upkar, directed by Manoj Kumar. Music composed by Kalyanji Anandji, and lyrics written by Indeevar.

Not in anyway am I attempting to copy the singing of  awesome Manna Da, but merely expressing my emotion through the song.

Here is a rendition wit lyrics video (posted on Jan 02, 2025):

Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on May 26, 2021):

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab

Baatein hain baato ka kya

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab

Baatein hain baato ka kya

Koyi kisi ka nahi ye jhoothhe

Naate hain naato ka kya

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab

Baatein hain baato ka kya

Hoga masiha …

Hoga masiha saamne tere

Phir bhi na tu bach paayega

Tera apna…

Tera apna khoon hi aakhir tujhko aag lagaayega

Aasmaan mein …

Aasmaan me udne waale mitti mein mil jaayega

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab, baatein hain baato ka kya

Sukh mein tere …

Sukh mein tere saath chalenge

Dukh mein sab mukh modenge

Duniya waale …

Duniya waale tere bankar tera hi dil todenge

Dete hain …

Dete hain bhagwaan ko dhokha

Insaan ko kya chhodenge

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab

Baatein hain baato ka kya

Koyi kisi ka nahi ye jhoothhe

Naate hain naato ka kya

Kasme waade pyaar wafaa sab

Baatein hain baato ka kya.

English Translation: http://anondogaan.blogspot.com/2014/11/kasme-waade-pyar-lyrics-translation.html

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 171: Today's song is Poochho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitaayi by Manna Dey - Meri Surat Teri Aankhen (1963)

It is day 171, and today's song is Poochho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitaayi sung by Manna Dey from the 1963 movie Meri Surat Teri Aankhen, directed by R.K. Rakhan. Music composed by S.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Shailendra.

Good movie! I remember watching it about a year ago or something.

A difficult song this one. Took lots of effort to learn it, and still, by no means am I attempting to copy the original.

Here is a live solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Dec 13, 2024):

Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Sept 08, 2021):

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

Puchho na kaise maine rain bitai

Puchho na kaise maine rain bitai

Ik pal jaise, ek yug beeta

Ik pal jaise, ek yug beeta

Yug bitey mohe neend na aayi

Puchho na kaise maine rain bitai

Ut jale deepak it man mera

Phir bhi najaye mere ghar ka andhera

Ut jale deepak it man mera

Man mera ha mera

Ut jale deepak it man mera

Phir bhi najaye mere ghar ka andhera

Tadpat tarsat umar gawayi

Puchho na kaise maine rain bitai

Na kahi chanda, na kahi tarey

Jyot ke pyase mere, nain bicharey

Na kahi chanda, na kahi tarey

Jyot ke pyase mere, nain bicharey

Bhor bhi aas ki kiran na laayi

Pucho na kaise maine rain bitai

Pucho na kaise maine rain bitai.

English Translation: http://anondogaan.blogspot.com/2013/11/poochho-na-kaise-maine-rain-beetayee.html

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 19: What a riddle life is, Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, by Manna Dey - Anand (1971)

It is day 19, and today's song, Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, is an evergreen, heart touching song from one of the top and memorable Bollywood movies of 1971, Anand, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. 

Oh! what a riddle life is, sometimes it makes us smile, sometimes it makes us cry! Golden super song of all times, sung by none other than the great superlatively amazing singer with a golden voice and superb singing skills, Manna Dey. Lyrics by Yogesh are deep and brimmed with basic yet profound lessons of life. Music composed by Salil Chaudhury.

The movie was pictured with Rajesh Khanna playing the character of a man at the door step of his death. He knows he is terminal, yet he is a cheerful and a joyous man who brings love and goodwill to everyone, wherever he goes. He spreads Anand, bliss!

I guess I shall watch this movie tonight....

Here is a live solo acoustic version (posted on Oct 07, 2024):

Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on Oct 03, 2024):

Day 19, 281 days more to go! ouch!!!

Here is today's rendition (posted on Feb 15, 2021):

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/

Lyrics:

Zindagi kaisi hai paheli haye

Kabhi to hansaye, kabhi ye rulaaye

Zindagi kaisi hai paheli haye

Kabhi to hansaye, kabhi ye rulaaye

Kabhi dekho man nahi jaage

Peechhe peechhe sapnon ke bhaage

Hey kabhi dekho man nahi jaage

Peechhe peechhe sapnon ke bhaage

Ik din sapnon ka raahi

Chala jaaye sapnon ke aage kahan

Zindagi kaisi hai paheli haye

Kabhi to hansaye, kabhi ye rulaaye

Jinhone sajaaye yahan mele

Sukh-dukh sang-sang jhele

Hey ae jinhone sajaaye yahan mele

Sukh-dukh sang-sang jhel

Wohi chunkar khamoshi

Yoon chale jaaye akele kahan

Zindagi kaisi hai paheli haye

Kabhi to hansaye, kabhi ye rulaaye

A great blog about and a English translation of this song: http://mrandmrs55.com/2014/04/14/zindagi-kaisi-hai-paheli-lyrics-and-translation-lets-learn-urdu-hindi/

Thank you for listening

Peace

aG

Day 176: Today's song is Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai by Manna Dey - Seema (1955)

It is day 176, and today's song is Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai sung by Manna Dey from the 1955 movie Seema, directed by Amiya Chakravarty. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.

A very classic bhajan with deep intense meaning.

Great movie too.

Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on Sept 12, 2024): 

Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Sept 15, 2021):

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

tu pyar ka sagar hai tu pyar ka sagar hai

teri ik boond ke pyase hum teri ik boond ke pyase hum

lauta jo diya toone lauta jo diya toone

chale jayenge jaha se hum chale jayenge jaha se hum

tu pyar ka sagar hai tu pyar ka sagar hai

ghayal man ka pagal pachhi udne ko bekrar

udne ko bekrar hai

pankh hai komal aankh hai dhudhli jana hai sagar paar

jana hai sagar paar

ab tu hi ise samjha ab tu hi ise samjha

raah bhule the kaha se hum raah bhule the kaha se hum

tu pyar ka sagar hai tu pyar ka sagar hai

teri ik boond ke pyase hum teri ik boond ke pyase hum

tu pyar ka sagar hai tu pyar ka sagar hai

idhar jhum ke gaaye zindagi udhar hai mout khadi

udhar hai mout khadi

koi na jane kaha hai seema uljhan aan padi

uljhan aan padi

kano mein zara kah de kano mein zara kah de

ki aaye kaun disha se hum ki aaye kaun disha se hum

tu pyar ka sagar hai tu pyar ka sagar hai

teri ik boond ke pyase hum teri ik boond ke pyase hum

lauta jo diya toone lauta jo diya toone

chale jayenge jaha se hum chale jayenge jaha se hum

tu pyar ka sagar hai

English Translation: http://anondogaan.blogspot.com/2014/06/tu-pyaar-ka-saagar-hai-lyrics.html

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 288: Today's song is Meri Tamannaon Ki Taqdeer by Mukesh - Holi Ayee Re (1970)

It is day 288 and today's song is Meri Tamannaon Ki Taqdeer sung by Mukesh from the 1970 movie Holi Ayee Re directed by Harsukh Jagneshwar Bhatt. Music composed by Kalyanji Anandji, and lyrics written by Indeevar.

Here it is, my rendition of the song:

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

meri tamannao ki taqdir tum sanwar do

meri tamannao ki taqdir tum sanwar do

pyasi hai zindagi aur mujhe pyar do

aur mujhe payar do

meri tamannao ki taqdir tum sanwar do

pyasi hai zindagi aur mujhe pyar do

aur mujhe payar do

sara gagan mandap hai sara jag baraati

sara jag baraati

sara gagan mandap hai sara jag baraati

man ke tere sache sache hai hum sathi

laaj ka ye ghunghat pat aaj to utaar do

pyasi hai zindagi aur mujhe pyar do

aur mujhe payar do

dharti karvat badle, badle har mausam

badle har mausam

dharti karvat badle, badle har mausam

preet ke pujari hai badlenge nahi hum

patjhad sa jivan hai pyar ki bahar do

pyasi hai zindagi aur mujhe pyar do

aur mujhe payar do

meri tamannao ki taqdir tum sanwar do

pyasi hai zindagi aur mujhe pyar do

aur mujhe payar do

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 247: Today's song is Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo by Manna Dey - Mera Naam Joker (1970)

It is day 247 and today's song is another evergreen hit song from the same movie from which I posted yesterday's song.

Today is the New Years Eve 2021 going to 2022 #2022 #newyear

Today is Day 247, and today's song is Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo sung by Manna Dey from the 1970 classic movie Mera Naam Joker directed and produced by the all time legend Raj Kapoor #rajkapoor. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Neeraj.

A cult classic by Raj Kapoor.

The movie won several awards, including best director award. Shankar Jaikishan won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award, and Manna Dey won the best male playback singer for this song.

A humorous yet profound, life analogy to circus, song. 

Here it is, my rendition of the song:

Chords: ?

Lyrics:

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

tu jaha aaya hai vo tera - ghar nahi, gaanv nahi

gali nahi, kucha nahi, rasta nahi, basti nahi

duniya hai aur pyaare, duniya yah ek circus hai

aur is circus me - bade ko bhi, chote ko bhi

khare ko bhi, khote ko bhi, mote ko bhi, patale ko bhi

niche se upar ko, upar se niche ko aana-jaana padta hai

aur ring mastar ke kode par - koda jo bhukh hai

koda jo paisa hai, koda jo qismat hai

tarah-tarah naach kar dikhana yaha padta hai

baar-baar rona aur gaana yaha padta hai

hiro se, hiro se jokar ban jaana padta hai, e bhaai

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

girne se darta hai kyo, marne se darta hai kyo

thokar tu jab na khayega

paas kisi gam ko na jab tak bulayega

zindagi hai chiz kya nahi jaan paayega

rota hua aaya hai, rota chala jaayega, e bhaai

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

kya hai karishma, kaisa khilavaad hai

jaanavar aadami se zyada vafadaar hai

khaata hai koda bhi, rahta hai bhukha bhi

phir bhi vo maalik par karta nahi vaar hai

aur insaan yah - maal jis ka khaata hai

pyaar jis se paata hai, git jis ke gaata hai

usi ke hi sine me bhokata kataar hai

maal jis ka khaata hai

pyaar jis se paata hai, git jis ke gaata hai

usi ke hi sine me bhokata kataar hai, e bhaai

e bhaai, zara dekhke chalo, aage hi nahi pichhe bhi

daaye hi nahi baaye bhi, upar hi nahi niche bhi, e bhaai

haan baabu, yah circus hai show teen ghante ka

pahla ghanta bachpan hai, dusra javani hai, tisra budhapa hai

aur uske baad - maa nahi, baap nahi

beta nahi, beti nahi, tu nahi

mai nahi, ye nahi, vo nahi kuchh bhi nahi rahta hai

rahta hai jo kuchh vo - kaali-kaali kursiya hai

kaali-kaali taambu hai, kaali-kaali ghera hai

bina chidiya ka basera hai, na tera hai, na mera hai

English Translation: https://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/1675

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 153: Today's song is Aye Mere Pyare Watan by Manna Dey - Kabuliwala (1961)

It is day 153, and today's song is Aye Mere Pyare Watan sung by Manna Dey from the 1961 movie Kabuliwala, directed by Hemen Gupta and produced by Bimal Roy. Music composed by Salil Chaudhury and lyrics written by Prem Dhawan.

The movie is based on the 1892 short story "Kabuliwala", by the Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore who in 1913 became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Great movie! Great song!

Also, tomorrow is Aug15th, India's independence day celebration. Celebrating the freedom from the pillage and tyranny of the evil British empire who thought that they could take whatever they want from anywhere in the world and from anybody.

On the eve of Indian Independence day, here is my rendition of the song:

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

aye mere pyaare vatan, aye mere bichhade chaman

tujh pe dil quraban

tu hi meri aarazu, tu hi meri aabaru

tu hi meri jaan

aye mere pyaare vatan, aye mere bichhade chaman

tujh pe dil quraban

tere daaman se jo aaye un hawao ko salaam

tere daaman se jo aaye un hawao ko salaam

chum lu main us zuban ko jisape aaye tera naam

sabse pyari subah teri sabse rangi teri shaam

tujh pe dil quraban

tu hi meri aarazu, tu hi meri aabaru

tu hi meri jaan

maa ka dil banake kabhi seenay se lag jata hai tu

maa ka dil banake kabhi seenay se lag jata hai tu

aur kabhi nanhi si beti ban ke yaad aata hai tu

jitna yaad aata hai mujhko utna tadapata hai tu 

tujh pe dil quraban

tu hi meri aarazu, tu hi meri aabaru

tu hi meri jaan

chhod kar teri zameen ko dur aa pahunche hai hum

chhod kar teri zameen ko dur aa pahunche hai hum

phir bhi hai ye hi tamanna tere zarro ki qasam

ham jaha paida hue us jagah pe hi nikale dam

tujh pe dil quraban

tu hi meri aarazu, tu hi meri aabaru

tu hi meri jaan

English Translation: http://anondogaan.blogspot.com/2015/01/aye-mere-pyare-watan-lyrics-translation.html

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 119: Today's song is Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Dware by Manna Dey - Dekh Kabira Roya (1957)

It's been a tiring day, and there are still tasks to be done today...sometimes I wonder why I am singing these songs.....oH right, 300 songs is the target, and #119 is more than a third of the way to the target. I must admit I am learning a lot, but I must also admit that this is a time taking process. Perhaps I may be needed somewhere else more than time being spent in self indulgence! :) 

Yes, I did say, I am learning a lot.

It is day 119, and today's song is Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Dware sung by Manna Dey from the 1957 movie Dekh Kabira Roya, directed and produced by Amiya Chakrabarty. Music composed by Madan Mohan, and lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi.

The movie, I have not seen. Reading thought wiki page, looks to be a good comedy movie. Perhaps I will watch it tonight.

The song is not a very well known song. I know it from the Manna Dey cassette tape that was in my father's music collection. We used to listen to as kids. Once in a while radio or chitrahaar must have played the song too. I think.

This turned out to be a difficult song to sing. I am not attempting to copy or emulate the original.

Pardon my flaws. 

Here, it is, my rendition of the song:

Chords: ?

Lyrics:

kaun aayaa. kaun aayaa.

kaun aayaa mere man ke dvaare

paayal ki jhanakaar liye

kaun aayaa mere man ke dvaare

paayal ki jhanakaar liye

kaun aayaa

aankh na jaane, dil pahachaane

suratiyaa kuchh aisi

aankh na jaane, dil pahachaane

suratiyaa kuchh aisi

yaad karun to, yaad na aaye

muratiyaa ye kaisi

paagal manavaa, soch me dubaa

sapano kaa sasaar liye

kaun aayaa

ik pal sochu, meri aashaa

rup badal kar aai

ik pal sochu, meri aashaa

rup badal kar aai

duje pal phir, dhyaan ye aae

ho na kahi parachhaai

jo paradesi ke, ghar aai

ek anokhaa pyaar liye

kaun aayaa

English Translation: http://anondogaan.blogspot.com/2014/06/kaun-aaya-mere-man-ke-dware-lyrics.html

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

Day 68: Today's song is Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala by Manna Dey - Awaara (1951)

It is day 68, and today's song is Dil Ka Haal Sune Dilwala sung by Manna Dey from the 1951 movie Awaara, directed and produced by Raj Kapoor. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics written by Shailendra.

This is not very popular song, but I love this song. While I was learning and recording this song I could only think of my father because this was one of his favorite songs, and I do remember, as a child, hearing him sing.

Awaara is one of the super golden hit movies. Great movie! Masala movie, but I like Raj Kapoor's movies, they are not always straight masala movies.

Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song:

Chords: tabs.ultimate-guitar.com

Lyrics:

Oooooooooo

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Chhote se ghar Me garib ka beta

Mai bhi hun maan Ke nasib ka beta

Chhote se ghar Me garib ka beta

Mai bhi hun maan Ke nasib ka beta

Ranjogam bachapan Ke saathi 

Aandhiyo me Jali jivan baati 

Bhukh ne hai bade Pyaar se pala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Haay karun kya surat aisi

Gaathake pure chor ke jaisi

Haay karun kya surat aisi

Gaathake pure chor ke jaisi

Chalataa phirta jaan ke ek din

Binaa dekhe pahachaan ke ek din

Baadhake le gaya pulisawala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Budhe daarogaa ne Chashme se dekha

Budhe daarogaa ne Chashme se dekha

Aage se dekha Pichhe se dekha

Upar se dekha Niche se dekha

Bolaa ye kya kar Baithe ghotaalaa

Haay ye kya kar Baithe ghotaalaa

Ye to hai thaanedaar ka sala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Oooooooooo

Gam se abhi aazaad nahi mai

Kush magar aabaad nahi mai

Gam se abhi aazaad nahi mai

Kush magar aabaad nahi mai

Mazil mere paas khadi hai

Paanv me lekin bedi padi hai

Taaga deta hai daulatawala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Oooooooooo

Sun lo magar ye Kisi se na kehana

Tinake ka leke Sahara na bahanaa

Sun lo magar ye Kisi se na kehana

Tinake ka leke Sahara na bahanaa

Bin mausammal Haar na gana

Aadhi raat ko Machchil lana

Waranaa pakad Legaa pulisawala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala

Sidhi si baat na mirch masala

Kahake rahega kahanewala

Dil ka haal sune dilwala.

English Translation: https://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/1198

Thank you for listening!

Peace

aG

5. Yaari Hai Imaan Mera by Manna Dey - Zanjeer (1973) - Day 5 of the 1 song per day for 300 days

This is is day 5 of my self challenge of singing and posting one Bollywood Classic song per day for 300 days. So far so good. I must say I am learning to sing. I know I am not the best singers, and I know my recordings I am posting are not always 100% perfect. But at least I am happy with my progress.

I record the entire song in one take, using my basic apple white headset on my ipad. So nothin fancy here.

Today's song is tiled Yaari Hai Imaan Mera Yaar Meri Zindagi, sung by Manna Dey, a hit song from the 1973 blockbuster movie Zanjeer, starring Amitabh Bachchan. This song was picturized with Pran. This movie launched the image of "the angry young man" that the super star Amitabh Bachchan cherished most of the rest of his career. The movie was directed by Prakash Mehra. Music direction by Kalyanji-Anandji, and lyrics by Gulsha Bawra. This combination of this Lyricist, Music Director and Movie Director went on to produce several hit movies and songs in the years to come. The rest is history.

This is my rendition of this song. Please forgive my flaws.

Chords: ?

Lyrics:

Aa . . .

Gar khuda mujse kahe . . . (2)

Kuchh maang eh bande mere

Me ye maangu . . (2)

Mehefilo ke daur yu chalte rahe

Hum payala, hum niwala

Humsafar, humraaz ho

Ta qayaamat. . . (2)

Jo chiraago ki tarha jalte rahe

Yaari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi

Pyar ho bando se ye . . . oh

Pyar ho bando se ye sabse badi hai bandagi

Yaari hai!

Yaari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi

Saaz-e-dil chhedo jahan me . . . (2)

Pyar ki gunje sada

He saaz-e-dil chhedo jaha, Me pyar ki gunje sada

Jin dilon me pyaar hai unpe bahaare ho fida

Pyar leke noor aaya . . . (2)

Pyar leke taazgi

Yaari hai!

Yaari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi

Jaan bhi jaaye agar . . . (2)

Yaari mein yaaro gham nahi

Eh jaan bhi jaaye agar yaari mein, Yaaro gham nahi

Apne hote yaar ho, Gham-geen matlab ham nahi

Ham jaha hai . . us jagaah (2)

Jhoomegi naachegi khushi

Yaari Hai!

Yaari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi

Aa . . .

Gul-e-gulzaar kyu bezaar nazar aata hai (2)

Chashm-e-pat ka shikaar yaar nazar aata hai

Chhupaana hamse zara haal-e-dil suna de tu

Tere hasee ki keemat kya hai ye bataa de tu

Kahe to aasmaa se chaand taare le aau

Haseen jawaan aur dilkash nazaare le aau

Tera mamnoon hu . . . (2)

Tumne nibhaaya yaaraana

Teri hasee hai aaj sabse bada nazraana (2)

Yaar ke hunste hi . . . (2)

Mehefil pe jawaani chhaa gayi, chhaa gayi Yaari hai!

Yaari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi

Thank you for Listening

peace

aG

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