Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar Arth Ghazal Translated and Explained

Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar – Translation of Jagjit Singh Ghazal

Meta Description:  Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar is a Bollywood ghazal song from Mahesh Bhatt movie Arth.  This is a background song by Jagjit Singh. Read the translation and explanation.

Setting the Background for Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar

Pooja's husband has abandoned her, and instead of accepting his financial support, she chooses to forge a new path on her own. As she navigates this fresh chapter, she meets Raj, who quickly falls for her. Pooja feels a connection but refuses to acknowledge her feelings, prioritizing her independence above all. At a friend's gathering, the song plays in the background, and Raj's lingering glances seem to probe her inner turmoil, asking questions she's not ready to answer.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar 

Your lowered gaze cannot hide suppressed desire, isn’t it

Your lowered gaze cannot hide suppressed desire, isn’t it

The buds of love to blossom they do aspire, isn’t it

Your lowered gaze cannot hide

 

Please first ask your pulsating heartbeats and then let me know

Please first ask your pulsating heartbeats and then let me know

If you do not long for me, you are a liar, isn’t it

The buds of love to blossom they do aspire, isn’t it

Your lowered gaze cannot hide

 

There comes a moment when youthful love seeks fulfilment

There comes a moment when youthful love seeks fulfilment

You’re waiting for that moment to transpire, isn’t it,

The buds of love to blossom they do aspire, isn’t it

Your lowered gaze cannot hide

 

Putting faith in you I want to take the world head on

Putting faith in you I want to take the world head on

You can that confidence in me inspire, isn’t it

The buds of love to blossom they do aspire, isn’t it

Your lowered gaze cannot hide

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar from Arth

jhuki jhuki si nazar beqaraar hai ki nahin

jhuki jhuki si nazar beqaraar hai ki nahin

dabaa dabaa sa sahi dil mein pyaar hai ki nahin

jhuki jhuki si nazar

 

tu apane dil ki javaan dhadakanon ko gin ke bataa

tu apane dil ki javaan dhadakanon ko gin ke bataa

meri tarah tera dil beqaraar hai ki nahin

dabaa dabaa sa sahi dil mein pyaar hai ki nahin

jhuki jhuki si nazar

 

vo pal ke jis mein mohabbat javaan hoti hai

vo pal ke jis mein mohabbat javaan hoti hai

us ek pal ka tujhe intezaar hai ki nahin

dabaa dabaa sa sahi dil mein pyaar hai ki nahin

jhuki jhuki si nazar

 

teri ummeed pe thukaraa rahaa hun duniyaa ko

teri ummeed pe thukaraa rahaa hun duniyaa ko

tujhe bhi apane pe ye aitabaar hai ki nahin

dabaa dabaa sa sahi dil mein pyaar hai ki nahin

jhuki jhuki si nazar

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar

jhuki jhuki si nazar beqaraar hai ki nahin

your lowered gaze is impatient for love or not

 

dabaa dabaa sa sahi dil mein pyaar hai ki nahin

even though supressed there is love in your heart or not

 

tu apane dil ki javaan dhadakanon ko gin ke bataa

You count the youthful beats of your heart and tell me

 

meri tarah tera dil beqaraar hai ki nahin

your heart is impatient like mine or not

 

vo pal ke jis mein mohabbat javaan hoti hai

that moment when love craves for expression

 

us ek pal ka tujhe intezaar hai ki nahin

are you waiting for that moment or not

 

teri ummeed pe thukaraa rahaa hun duniyaa ko

hoping for your reciprocation I am abandoning my world

 

tujhe bhi apane pe ye aitabaar hai ki nahin

do you have confidence in yourself or not

 
Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar Fact Sheet 

·       Movie: Arth
·       Singer: Jagjit Singh
·       Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi
·       Composer: Jagjit Singh & Chitra Singh
·       On Screen: Shabana Azmi & Raj Kiran
·       Director: Mahesh Bhatt
 
Enjoy the audio of Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar.  I have other ghazals translated and explained at Bollywood Translations.
 
·       Hum Hain Mataa-e
·       Champayi Rang
·       Sansar Ki Har Shay Ka
·       Mun Bairaagi
·       Khud Se Jo Vada Kiya
·       In Aankhon Ki Masti
·       Dil Cheez Kya Hai
 
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