English Translation of Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli from Anand

 

Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli – English Translation of Lyrics

Meta Description:  Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli is a popular song from Rajesh Khanna film Anand. The movie has won several Filmfare awards. Enjoy my English lyrics on the soundtrack.

Setting the Context for Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli 

portrays its titular hero as suffering from terminal cancer, who lives each moment passionately and to the full, spreading cheer all around. However, occasionally the thoughts of his impending final journey surface, such as in this song, creating pensive poignant moments for the viewer.

The Karaoke English Translation of the Lyrics of  Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli 

Existence

A puzzling mystery it is

Depths of an abyss

Or heights of bliss

Existence

A puzzling mystery it is

Depths of an abyss

Or heights of bliss

 

The mind wants to stay in bed

Live for illusions instead

The mind wants to stay in bed

Live for illusions instead

One day the pilgrim of dreams

Will leave them behind and march ahead, where

 

Existence

A puzzling mystery it is

Depths of an abyss

Or heights of bliss

 

He who has set up a home

Joy and pain who has known

He who has set up a home

Joy and pain who has known

One day he leaves it all behind

Embarks on a journey alone, where

 

Existence

A puzzling mystery it is

Depths of an abyss

Or heights of bliss

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli from Anand

Zindagi

Kaisi hai paheli, haae

Kabhi to hasaaye

Kabhi ye rulaaye

Zindagi

Kaisi hai paheli, haae

Kabhi to hasaaye

Kabhi ye rulaaye

 

Kabhi dekho man nahi jaage

Peechhe peechhe sapano ke bhaage

Kabhi dekho man nahi jaage

Peechhe peechhe sapano ke bhaage

Ek din sapano kaa raahi

Chalaa jaae sapano ke aage kahaan

 

Zindagi

Kaisi hai paheli, haae

Kabhi to hasaaye

Kabhi ye rulaaye

 

Jinhone sajaae yahaan mele

Sukh-dukh sang-sang jhele

Jinhone sajaae yahaan mele

Sukh-dukh sang-sang jhele

Vahi chunakar khaamoshi

Yun chala jaae akele kahaan

 

Zindagi

Kaisi hai paheli, haae

Kabhi to hasaaye

Kabhi ye rulaaye

Literal Translation of Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli

Zindagi

Life

 

Kaisi hai paheli, haae

What kind of riddle is it

 

Kabhi to hasaaye

Sometimes it brings you joy

 

Kabhi ye rulaaye

Sometimes it brings you sadness

 

Kabhi dekho man nahi jaage

Sometimes the mind does not awaken

 

Peechhe peechhe sapano ke bhaage

It chases daydreams

 

Ek din sapano kaa raahi

One day the traveller with the dreams

 

Chalaa jaae sapano ke aage kahaan

Will move ahead of the dreams, somewhere

 

Jinhone sajaae yahaan mele

Those who have created a social network

 

Sukh-dukh sang-sang jhele

Experienced joy and sadness together

 

Vahi chunakar khaamoshi

They will select silence

 

Yun chala jaae akele kahaan

And leave alone this way, where

Anand Fact Sheet 

·       Movie: Anand
·       Singer: Manna Dey
·       Lyricist: Yogesh
·       Composer: Salil Chowdhary
·       On Screen: Rajesh Khanna
·       Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
·       Producer: Hrishikesh Mukherjee & N.C. Sippy
 
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