Translation of Lag Jaa Gale Lata Hit Song from Who Kaun Thi

 

Lag Jaa Gale – Poetic Translation of Lata - Madan Mohan Song

Meta Description:  Lag Jaa Gale is a haunting Bollywood song from the suspense movie Who Kaun Thi.  The lyrics are by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and the composition by Madan Mohan.

Setting the Background for Translating Lag Jaa Gale

 

Dr. Anand (Manoj Kumar) stands to inherit a vast fortune, provided he can prove that he is mentally sound. Otherwise, the inheritance would pass to the next claimant, Ramesh (Prem Chopra). The essence of the plot lies in Ramesh’s calculated attempts to drive Dr. Anand into insanity. To execute his scheme, Ramesh enlists the help of Sandhya (Sadhana). She sets out to ensnare Dr. Anand in a romance carefully veiled in mystery and illusion.

 

The haunting song Lag Jaa Gale appears in this context. On screen, Sandhya sings it while pretending to be the double of the woman to whom Dr. Anand is actually engaged. The resulting confusion begins to erode Anand’s mental equilibrium, deepening the sense of uncertainty and suspense.

 

In the end, however, the story resolves on a reassuring note. The mystery is untangled with the revelation that Sandhya has a twin sister, bringing clarity, justice, and a happy resolution to the narrative of Woh Kaun Thi.

 

 

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Lag Jaa Gale

Come embrace me because this
Night may not come again
Perhaps in all our lives this
Delight may not come again

 

Come embrace me because this
Night may not come again
Perhaps in all our lives this

Delight may not come again
Come embrace me

 

Today these tender moments

Are gifts bestowed by fate
Today these tender moments
Are gifts bestowed by fate
Come close and with your eager heart
My beauty contemplate
For fate is so uncertain that

This sight may not come again
Perhaps in all our lives this
Delight may not come again
Come embrace me

 

Please come to me just once tonight
For I may not be about
Please come to me just once tonight
For I may not be about
Let me hold you in my arms
And cry my heart out
Believe me, such a poignant
Plight may not come again
Perhaps in all our lives this
Delight may not come again
Come embrace me

 

Come embrace me because this
Night may not come again
Perhaps in all our lives this
Delight may not come again
Come embrace me

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Lag Jaa Gale from Who Kaun Thi

 

lag jaa gale ke phir ye

haseen raat ho na ho

shaayad phir is janam mein

mulaakaat ho na ho

 

lag jaa gale ke phir ye

haseen raat ho na ho

shaayad phir is janam mein

mulaakaat ho na ho

lag jaa gale

 

hum ko mili hai aaj ye

ghadiya naseeb se

hum ko mili hai aaj ye

ghadiya naseeb se

jee bhar ke dekh leejiye

hamako kareeb se

phir aapke naseeb mein

ye baat ho na ho

shaayad phir is janam mein

mulaakaat ho na ho

lag jaa gale

 

paas aaiye ke ham nahin

aayenge baar baar

paas aaiye ke ham nahin

aayenge baar baar

baahen gale mein daal ke

ham ro le zaar-zaar

aankhon se phir ye pyaar ki

barsaat ho na ho

shaayad phir is janam mein

mulaakaat ho na ho

lag ja gale...

 

 

lag jaa gale ke phir ye

haseen raat ho na ho

shaayad phir is janam mein

mulaakaat ho na ho

lag jaa gale

 

Meanings of Difficult Words

 

Haseen = Beautiful

Ghadiya = Moments

Jee bhar ke = Heart’s content

Kareeb = Near

Zaar-zaar rona = Weep bitterly

 

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Lag Jaa Gale

 

Embrace me because this beautiful night may not come again

Perhaps in this life we may not meet again

 

Today we have been given these moments by destiny

See me close up to your heart’s content

Fate may not give you this opportunity again

 

You come close because I will not approach you repeatedly

I can put my arms around your neck and weep bitterly

These tears of love may not rain from my eyes again

 

Lag Jaa Gale Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Who Kaun Thi
·       Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
·       Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
·       Composer: Madan Mohan
·       On Screen: Sadhana & Manoj Kumar
·       Director: Raj Khosla
·       Producer: N.N. Sippy
 
Enjoy the video of Lag Jaa Gale. Lag Jaa Gale was performed on stage during World Music Day 2025. This is an annual event organised by the famous duo of Sourendro and Soumyojit. The singers included Rekha Bhardwaj and Hariharan. Enjoy the video of the concert here. Other songs that have been on the centre stage during World Music Day events have featured in Bollywood Translations.
 
·       Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon (2025)
·       Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar (2024)
·       Rahen Na Rahen Hum (2024)
 
 
 
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Aashiqon Ki Colony Translation and Explanation of Lyrics

 

Aashiqon Ki Colony – Translation of Item Song from O’ Romeo

Meta Description: Aashiqon Ki Colony is a dance song by Shahid Kapoor and Disha Patani from 2025 movie O’ Romeo. Enjoy the translation and explanation of Gulzar lyrics.  

Setting the Background for Translating Aashiqon Ki Colony

 

The audience grows restless, but Julie (Disha Patani) refuses to dance until her Ustara (Shahid Kapoor) makes his entrance. When he finally arrives, they together set the house ablaze with their chemistry and energy. The lyrics reveal a woman fully awakened to desire, ready to leave a trail of broken hearts, while her lover promises to be the one to capture her heart.

 

Though the song takes the form of an item number, it bears the unmistakable imprint of Gulzar. His writing lends it both linguistic finesse and mysticism of thought. For that reason, this translation does not cling rigidly to literal meaning but tries to convey the emotional texture and subtle nuances he intended. A more literal rendering, that is accompanied by brief explanations, is also included, allowing readers to trace the lines back to the original with clarity.

 

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Aashiqon Ki Colony

 

Male

Say what may I offer

My heart or life maybe

Your home is all set up

In the lover’s alley

 

Female

 

The perfume of love was expensive

It cost a lot

Poison to drown the evening sorrow

That I brought

Alas the perfume of love was expensive

It cost a lot

Poison to drown the evening sorrow

That I brought

I collected all needed to live

And to die

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

 

The perfume of love was expensive

It cost a lot

Poison to drown the evening sorrow

That I brought

I collected all needed to live

And to die

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

 

The pangs that lovers face

Are completely unique

The night’s uneasy

Under the moonlight

The street corners are

Shrouded in the mist

Where jilted lovers

Exchange tales of their plight

I needed an excuse

To entertain my heart

The address of his home

From his friend I got

The address of his home

From his friend I got

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

 

Male

 

Ho Joy blossoms in my heart

When I sense your fragrance

Like the desert sand blooms

At Julie’s appearance

You came into my sight

The day passed with delight

The eyes that were fasting

Received some respite

 

You came into my sight

The day passed with delight

The eyes that were fasting

Received some respite

 

Female

 

Seeing the flowing tresses

Blowing in the breeze

The poets decided on

The street they will squat

A wave of happiness

Spread all around

But the effects of sorrow

Escape they could not

The candle flame kept burning

Like the wax I melted

The skill to tease lovers

Quickly I was taught

The skill to tease lovers

Quickly I was taught

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

 

Male

 

You are the mistress

Of your house from now

What was mine by right

That only I sought

 

Love is an ocean that

The smitten lovers have

Bravely swum across

Or drowned in, distraught

Bravely swum across

Or drowned in, distraught

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

Or drowned in, distraught

Bravely swum across

Or drowned in, distraught

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

For me in the lover’s colony

I booked a plot

 

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Aashiqon Ki Colony from O’ Romeo

 

Kahiye Kya Pesh Karein
Dil Aur Jaan Haazir
Aashiqon Ki Basti Mein
Aapka Makaan Haazir

 

Ishq Ka Itar Mehnga Tha
Par Le Liya
Shaam-E-Gham Ke Liye
Kuch Zehar Le Liya

Haaye Ishq Ka Itar Mehnga Tha
Par Le Liya
Shaam-E-Gham Ke Liye
Kuch Zehar Le Liya
Jeene Marne Ke Samaan
Saare Mile

Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

 

Ishq Ka Itar Mehnga Tha
Par Le Liya
Shaam-E-Gham Ke Liye
Kuch Zehar Le Liya

Jeene Marne Ke Samaan Saare Mile
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

Aa Haa…

 

Dard Anokhe Hai Kuch
Aashiqon Ke Yahan
Raat Kat Ti Nahi
Chaandni Ke Tale

Ik Dhuaan Sa Bhara
Rehta Hai Mod Par
Aahein Bharte Hai
Nukkad Pe Kuch Diljaley

Ho Ho..

Dil Ke Behlane Ko
Ik Bahana Hi Tha

Uske Ghar Ka Pata
Puch Kar Le Liya
Uske Ghar Ka Pata
Puch Kar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

Aa Haa

 

Ho Aap Jo Mehke Yahan
Aise Dil Shaad Hua
Laila Ke Aane Se
Sehra Aabaad Huaa

Tera Deedaar Hua
Saara Din Paar Hua
Aankhon Ka Roza Tha
Waqt Iftaar Hua

Tera Deedaar Hua (Aa-Ha)
Saara Din Paar Hua (Aa-Ha)
Aankhon Ka Roza Tha
Waqt Iftaar Hua (Iftaar Hua)

Udti Zulfon Ke Muffler
Sambhale Hue
Shairon Ne Jo Ghar
Chowk Par Le Liya

 

Ik Tarannum Ke Bauchar
Udne Lagi
Ik Udaasi Ka
Sabne Asar Le Liya

O Shamma Jalti Rahi
Hum Pighalte Rahe

Dil Jalane Ka
Humne Hunar Le Liya (Aa-Ha)
Dil Jalane Ka
Humne Hunar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

 

Aap Maalik-Makaan Ho Gaye Aaj Se
Dil Pe Haq Tha Wahi Maang Kar Le Liya
Ishq Darya-E-Aashiq Hai Deewanon Ne

Doob Kar Le Liya
Tair Kar Le Liya
Doob Kar Le Liya
Tair Kar Le Liya

Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

Doob Kar Le Liya
Tair Kar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya
Aashiqon Ki Colony Mein
Ghar Le Liya

 

Meanings of Words

 

Itar = Perfume

Shaam-E-Gham = Sorrowful evening

Nukkad = Corner

Diljaley = Jealous in love

Shaad = Happy

Sehra = Desert

Aabaad = Populated

Deedaar Hua = Saw, sighted

Roza = Period of fasting

Waqt = Time

Iftaar = Evening meal with which fast is broken

Zulfon = Tresses

Shair = Poet

Tarannum = Music

Bauchar = Showers

Shamma = Flame

Hunar = Skill

Maalik-Makaan = Owner of the house

Darya-E-Aashiq = Ocean of lovers

Deewana = Crazy in love

 

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Aashiqon Ki Colony

 

Say what may I offer you

My heart and life are both available

In the colony of lovers

Your house is available

 

The perfume of love was costly

But I took it

For the sorrows of the evening

I took some poison

Things needed to live and to die

I found them all

In the colony of lovers

I took a house

 

The pains are unusual

That lovers face

It gets difficult to pass the night

Under the moonlight

There is a mist

Enveloping the turn

You can hear the sighs

On the corner of jealous lovers

 

To entertain my heart

It was an excuse

The address of his home

I asked and took

 

When you entered here

Your fragrance enraptured me

With the arrival of Laila

The desert flourished

I saw you

The whole day passed

The eyes were fasting (had not seen any beauty)

The fast was broken when I saw you

 

(Seeing) Me gather

Tresses flowing like a muffler

Poets took a home

Near the square (from where they could regularly see me)

 

A musical spray

Began to fly (all around)

A sadness

Began to affect everyone

(love invokes feelings of both joy and sadness)

 

The flame kept burning

I melted like wax

How to make lovers jealous

I mastered the skill

 

From today you are the owner of the home

What was your by right you asked and took

ALove is an ocean for those who are smitten

You drown in it

Or swim across

 

Aashiqon Ki Colony Fact Sheet

·       Movie: O’ Romeo
·       Singers: Madhubanti Bagchi & Javed Ali
·       Lyricist: Gulzar
·       Composer: Vishal Bhardwaj
·       On Screen: Shahid Kapoor & Disha Patani
·       Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
·       Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
 
Enjoy the full movie video of Aashiqon Ki Colony. You can enjoy the translation of Paan Ki Dukaan from the same movie as well.  
 
I have other item songs at Bollywood Translations that have been written by Gulzar.
 
·       Beedi Jalaile
·       Namak
·       Kajrare
 
 
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Translation of Holi Song from Bollywood Film Kati Patang

 

Aaj Na Chhodenge – Translation of Kati Patang Holi Song

Meta Description:  Aaj Na Chhodenge is a Bollywood Holi song from the Rajesh Khanna Asha Parekh starrer Kati Patang. Enjoy the poetic translation of the lyrics of Anand Bakshi.

Setting the Background for Translating Aaj Na Chhodenge

 

Aaj Na Chhodenge would feature on almost any list of the top ten Bollywood Holi songs, yet it is far more than a mere celebration of the festival. In the film, Kamal, played by Rajesh Khanna, is in love with the widowed Poonam, portrayed by Asha Parekh. He urges her to cast aside the rigid expectations imposed by society and join him in the celebration of Holi. In the end, she breaks the taboo and joins the celebrations.

 

But Poonam, constrained by tradition resists his heartfelt pleas. The emotional counterpoint created by the exuberant insistence of Kamal set against Poonam’s restrained sorrow adds a unique dimension to the song. The styles of singing correspond to the contrasting moods. Kishore Kumar for Kamal is at his vibrant best, whereas Lata Mangeshkar for Poonam hits a plaintive note, taking the sequence to an altogether deeper emotional plane.

 

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Aaj Na Chhodenge

 

 

Kishore:

Hey we will not leave

No we will not leave you my dear today

Holi we all will play

Holi we all will play

 

Whether your scarf

Whether your scarf and your blouse get drenched

On you bright colours we’ll spray

Holi we all will play

It’s Holi

 

Lata:

Each one bears the burden of fate

Someone laughs someone cries

Yes someone laughs someone cries

Oh Some soak their bodies in colours

And some let tears flood their eyes

Aaa some let tears flood their eyes

 

Kishore

Brrr!

Now do not make any excuse

So what if the world disapproves

Oh you’re naïve I must say

Oh yes Holi we all will play

We will not leave you my dear today

Holi we all will play

Holi we all will play

 

Lata:

They have severed all relations

With me the joys entire

Yes with me the joys entire

Oh like creatures fleeing away from

A raging forest fire

Oh a raging forest fire

 

Kishore:

Brrr!
Sweep your sorrows aside

Do not run off and hide

Ho the revellers shout hurray

O yes Holi we all will play

We will not leave

No we will not leave you my dear today

Holi we all will play

Holi we all will play

 

Whether your scarf and your blouse get drenched

On you bright colours we’ll spray

Holi we all will play

It’s Holi

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Aaj Na Chhodenge from Kati Patang

 

Kishore:

Hey aaj na chhodenge

Haan aaj na chhodenge bas humjoli
Khelenge hum holi
Khelenge hum holi

Chahe bheege
Chahe bheege teri chunariya
Chahe bheege re choli
Khelenge hum holi
Holi hai..

Lata:

Apani apani kismat hai ye
Koi hanse koi roye
Haan koi hanse koi roye
Ho rang se koyi ang bhigoye re
Koyi asuvan se nain bhigoye
O asuvan se nain bhigoye

Kishore:

Brrr..
Rehne do yeh bahana
Kya karega jamana
Ho tum ho kitni bholi
Hoye khelenge hum holi

Aaj na chhodenge bas humjoli

Khelenge hum holi
Khelenge hum holi

Lata:

Aise naata tod gaye hain
Mujhse yeh sukh saare
Haan mujhse yeh sukh saare
Ho jaise jalti aag kisi ban mein
Chhod gaye banjaare
Ho chhod gaye banjaare

Kishore:

Brrr..
Dukh hai ik chingari
Bharke yeh pichkari
Ho aayi maston ki toli
Hoye khelenge hum holi
Aaj na chhodenge
Haan aaj na chhodenge bas humjoli
Khelenge hum holi
Khelenge hum holi

Chahe bheege teri chunariya
Chahe bheege re choli
Khelenge hum holi
Holi hai

Meanings of Difficult Words

 

Humjoli = Friend
Banjaare = Nomad
Chingari = Spark
Pichkari = Water Gun

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Ruaan

 

Today we will not leave you anyhow friend

We will play Holi

Whether your scarf gets wet or your blouse gets wet

We will play Holi

It is Holi..

Each one has their own destiny

Someone laughs someone cries

Someone wets their body with colours

Someone wets their eyes with tears

Leave the excuses

What will society do

You are very naïve

We will play Holi

 

They have broken relations like this

With me all these joys

Like a raging fire in some forest

Is forsaken by nomads

 

Sorrow is a spark

Carrying filled water guns

The band of revellers has arrived

We will play Holi

It is Holi

Aaj Na Chhodenge Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Kati Patang
·       Singer: Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
·       Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
·       Composer: Rahul Dev Burman
·       On Screen: Rajesh Khanna & Asha Parekh
·       Producer & Director: Shakti Samant
 
Enjoy the video of Aaj Na Chhodenge.  I have other hit Holi songs at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.
 
·       Are Ja Re Hat (Navrang)
·       Rang Barse (Silsila)
 
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Mardaani 3 Anthem Babbar Sherni Translated and Explained

 

Babbar Sherni – Translation of Title Poem from Mardaani 3

Meta Description:  Babbar Sherni is the title song from Mardaani 3 recited in poem form. The lyrics are by Shruti Shukla and voice of Sarthak Kalyani. Enjoy the translation.

Setting the Background for Translating Babbar Sherni

 

Whereas the first two movies of the Mardaani franchise had similar anthems, Mardaani 3 has created a new offering. The first few verses are recited in poem form. This is followed by a rap song with lyrics in English. The content is the same, extoling the virtues of the empowered woman. She can be delicate when loved but will turn into a fierce tigress when provoked.

 

The translation covers only the Hindi verses.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Babbar Sherni

 

Just like a fearless tigress

Of steely accord is she

Sometimes delicate like flowers

And sometimes a whirlwind sword is she

Exhales fire in every breath

Firm like a mountain is she

In an unruly jungle like world

Forest fire fountain is she

Like a rebellious tigress

Of steely accord is she

Sometimes delicate like flowers

And sometimes a whirlwind sword is she

 

She will never stop and will never bend

She’s a wayward gale that will never end

Enemies when confronted by her

Do not find a place to run

Brave woman

Brave woman

Brave woman

The tigress is on the hunt

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Babbar Sherni from Mardaani 3

 

Bagi Babbar Sherni Se
Fauladi Taaseer Ki Hai
Phoolon Si Nazuk Kabhi
Kabhi Toofani Shamsheer Bhi Hain

Aag Aag Hai Saanson Mein
Adi Rahein Chattaanon Si
Bheed Ka Jangal Duniya Hai To
Ladi Hai Yeh Angaaron Ki

 

Bagi Babbar Sherni Si
Fauladi Taaseer Ki Hai
Phoolon Se Nazuk Kabhi
Kabhi Toofani Shamsheer Bhi Hain

Ruke Kabhi Na Yeh Jhuke Kabhi
Hai Hawa Malang Na Ruke Kabhi
Dushman Bhi Uske Aage Maange
Kaise Dekho Hai Paani

Mardaani
Mardaani
Mardaani

Hai Sherni Shikaar Par

 

Meanings of Difficult Words

 

Bagi = Rebel

Babbar = Powerful, Fearless

Fauladi = Steely

Taaseer = Character, Effect

Shamsheer = Sword

Ladi = String, Row

Malang = Carefree

Paani Na Maangana = Submit immediately

 

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Babbar Sherni

 

Like a rebel fearless tigress

She is of a steely disposition

Sometimes as delicate as flowers

Sometimes also like a thunderous sword

There is fire in her breath

She is firm like a rock

If the world is a crowded jungle then

She is a string of fire

She will never stop never yield

She is a wayward gale will never stop

How can her enemies

Refuse to surrender immediately

 

Brave Woman

Brave Woman

Brave Woman

 

The tigress is on the hunt

 

Babbar Sherni Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Mardaani 3
·       Singer: Sarthak Kalyani
·       Lyricist: Shruti Shukla
·       Composer: Sarthak Kalyani
·       On Screen: Rani Mukerji
·       Producer: Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films)
 
Enjoy the audio of Babbar Sherni. I also have the translation of the Mardaani Anthem (2014) at Bollywood Translations. 
 
Hera are some Rani Mukerji songs you may like.
 
·       Phir Raat Kati
·       Minnat Kare
 
 
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