Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si – Golden Oldie Hit by Kishore Kumar
Meta Description: Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si is from Chalti
Ka Naam Gaadi. The popular Bollywood rain song is a Kishore Kumar classic.
Sing the translation to the original track.
Setting the Background for Translating Ek Ladki Bheegi
Bhagi Si
Do not expect any provocative rain-drenched dancing in Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi was released in 1958, a time when sensuality in Hindi cinema had to be subtle and understated.
In this memorable
sequence, Renu (Madhubala) arrives at Mannu’s garage on a stormy night, her car
broken down and her clothes soaked through. Mannu (Kishore Kumar) begins
working on the car while singing this playful number, narrating the unusual
circumstances—a lone woman, drenched and vulnerable, encountering a strange man
in the dead of night.
Interestingly, the
camera stays fixed mostly on Kishore Kumar throughout the song, which is a
notable deviation from the typical Bollywood rain song. This showcases Kishore
Kumar’s effortless comedic timing and charm. The result is one of the most
endearing and unique sequences in Hindi cinema. Madhubala appears mostly in the
interludes, but even these fleeting moments are enough for her to radiate a
restrained yet unmistakable sensuality, further enhancing the scene's charm.
Majrooh
Sultanpuri’s lyrics are pure magic. The playful repetitions and internal rhymes
create a rhythmic cadence that mirrors the flirtatious, teasing tone of the
song. I believe I have captured that spirit in my English translation, but I
would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si
In the rain soaking-wet
was she
While everyone slept,
she roamed free
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
In the rain soaking-wet
was she
While everyone slept,
she roamed free
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
She carries angst
within her heart
A trace of bother she
does impart
She carries angst
within her heart
A trace of bother she
does impart
With some irritation
and tipsy sensation
In the lonely monsoon
night
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
In the rain soaking-wet
was she
While everyone slept,
she roamed free
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
A bit unbalanced quite
unsteady
Lost her way and
somewhat heady
A bit unbalanced quite
unsteady
Lost her way and
somewhat heady
Sad and bereft, her
home she left
Crazily in the black
night
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
In the rain soaking-wet
was she
While everyone slept,
she roamed free
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
Her body drenched her
hair wet too
She’s got loose screws
I’m telling you
Her body drenched her
hair wet too
She’s got loose screws
I’m telling you
Proud yet humble, with
a stumble
She ventured in the
dark night
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
In the rain soaking-wet
was she
While everyone slept,
she roamed free
She chanced upon a
stranger
All alone, no one with her
You tell me if this is
all right
Hmm….
The Original Hindi Lyrics of Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si from
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si,
soti raton mein jagi si
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai hmm……..
Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si, soti raton mein jagi si
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai hmm……..
Dil hi dil mein jali
jaati hai
Bigadi bigadi chali aati hai
Dil hi dil mein jali jaati hai
Bigadi bigadi chali aati hai
Jhunjhalati hui balkhati hui, sawan ki sunee raat mein
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai
Hmm….
Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si, soti raton mein jagi si
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai hmm……..
Dagmag dagmag lehaki
lehaki, bhuli bhatki behaki behaki
Dagmag dagmag lehaki lehaki, bhuli bhatki behaki behaki
Machali machali ghar se nikali, pagali si kaali raat mein
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai
Hmm…
Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si,
soti raton mein jagi si
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai hmm……..
Tan bheega hai sar geela
hai, usaka koyi pech bhi dheela hai
Tan bheega hai sar geela hai, usaka koyi pech bhi dheela hai
Tanti jhukati chalti
rukti, nikali andheri raat mein
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai
Hmm….
Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si, soti raton mein jagi si
Milee ek ajnabee se, koyi aage naa peechhe
Tum hi kaho yeh koyi baat hai
Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si Fact
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· Movie: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
