Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Nasha Translation of Tamannaah Bhatia Item Song from Raid 2

Nasha – Karaoke Translation of Tamannaah Bhatia Item Number

Meta Description: Nasha is a Bollywood item song from Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2. It is performed by Tamannaah Bhatia. Enjoy the karaoke translation set to the original music.

Setting the Background for Translating Nasha

Raid 2 is an upcoming movie set for release on May 1, 2025. Among its highlights is the item number Nasha, whose relevance in the narrative will be known only when the movie hits the theatres. The high-electric dance has been performed by Tamannaah Bhatia, who continues to solidify her status as the reigning Item Number Queen following a string of sizzling dances in recent years. The translations of some of these are available at Bollywood Translations.

A fair amount of transcreation was essential to preserve the rhyme and rhythm of the vibrant lyrics. I have, therefore, provided a literal translation for those readers who seek a more precise meaning of the song.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Nasha

Your vibes have come alive
Have come alive, these your vibes

Oh my God, you sweep me away
Your deadly charm's at play, my beloved
Oh my God, steal my sleep today
Show me stars in broad day, my beloved

Oh, on the stars don’t waste your time
On the stars don’t waste your time
On the stars don’t waste your time
Catch moon, my love
Oh, on these petty cents and dime
On these petty cents and dime
On these petty cents and dime
Don’t swoon, my love

If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love
If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love
I will make you soar aloft
To the clouds I swear, my love
If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love

Your vibes have come alive
Have come alive, these your vibes
I have become disoriented
Disoriented by your overdrives

Come to me, my love — I know
What in your deepest desire lies
Yes, I’m yours from skin to soul
Devour me with your lust-filled eyes

I am for your pleasure
Oh darling, darling, darling, darling
Leave your wining alone
Leave your wining alone
Leave your wining

I’m your fortune, my love
Let go of your breath dear
I’ll love you to death dear
I’ll love you to death dear
Very soon, my love

If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love
If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love
Your vibes have come alive
Have come alive, these your vibes
I have become disoriented
Disoriented by your overdrives
If you want to blow your mind
For you I am there, my love

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Nasha from Raid 2

tera nasha aise chadha

aise chadha hai nasha tera

haye re haye mere hosh udaye

teri qaatil aadayein o dilruba

haye re haye meri neend churaye

din mein taare dikhaye o dilruba

o taare vaare chhod de tu

taare vaare chhod de tu

taare vaare chhod aa le

chann phad sohneya

chhoti chhoti moti cheez pe tu

chhoti moti cheez pe tu

na mar sohniya

nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

ho nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

tainu hawa udawan

laga ke par sohniya

hey nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

tera nasha aise chadha

aise chadha hai nasha tera

hil gaya re, hil gaya re

hil gaya saara hi system mera

mujhe pata hai meri jaan aaiye

o mere yaar tujhe kya kya chahiye

haan main hoon saari ki saari teri

o mujhe nazron se aap khaaiye

o main hoon tere hawale

re piya piya piya piya

chhod de sharaab teri

chhod de sharaab

mera hath phad sohniya

chhadd tera saah jaana

main ni tainu kha jaana

na dar sohniya

hey nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

ho nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

tera nasha aise chadha

aise chadha hai nasha tera

hil gaya re, hil gaya re

hil gaya saara hi system mera

hey nasha je tu karnae

te mera kar sohniya

Meanings and Explanations of Some Words and Phrases

Tera nasha aise chadha = You are the cause of my intoxication

Chann phad = Catch the moon

Hath phad = Catch my hand

chhadd tera saah = Leave your breath

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Ruaan

Your intoxication has so arisen

Has so arisen your intoxication

Oh my God you knock me off my senses

Your fatal charm O darling

Oh my God you steal my sleep

Show me stars in the day O darling

O leave the stars

Catch the moon handsome one

For these small trinkets

Do not fall handsome one

If you want to get intoxicated

Then use me as the intoxicant

I will fly you in the skies

Attaching wings to you

Your intoxication has so arisen

Has so arisen your intoxication

I am shaken

My entire system is shaken

I know my love please come

My mate what are your needs

Yes I am entirely yours

Devour me with your gaze

O I am at your service

Darling

Leave your wine

Hold my hand handsome one

Leave your breath my love

I will eat you my love

Do not be afraid handsome one

Nasha Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Raid 2
·       Singers: Jasmine Sandlas, Sachet Tandon, Divya Kumar, Sumontho Mukherjee
·       Lyricist: Jaani
·       Composer: White Noise Collectives
·       On Screen: Tamannaah Bhatia
·       Producer: T Series Films

Enjoy the video of Nasha. I have other Tamannaah Bhatia songs at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.
·       Aaj ki Raat from Stree 2
·       Zaroorat Se Zyada from Vedaa
·       Thehre Rahen from Sikandar ka Muqaddar

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Monday, April 21, 2025

Shikayat Translation of Qawwali from Gangubai Kathiawadi

Shikayat – Poetic Translation of Gangubai Kathiawadi Qawwali

Meta Description: Shikayat is a Bollywood Qawwali from Sanjay Leela Bhansali film Gangubai Kathiawadi picturised on Huma Qureshi. Enjoy the translation set to the original music.

Setting the Background for Translating Shikayat

Gangubai (portrayed by Alia Bhatt) is the matriarch of a brothel in Mumbai’s infamous red-light district, Kamathipura. For a brief time, she engages in a playful flirtation with Afsaan, the naïve son of a local tailor. But as she begins to sense the depth of Afsaan’s feelings, Gangubai confronts a painful truth: continuing their relationship would not only jeopardize his future but also tarnish his reputation beyond repair. So, she ends the romance and compels Afsaan to marry a suitable young woman selected by her.

The qawwali, performed during the wedding festivities, becomes a poignant reflection of their inner turmoil. Its lyrics echo the unspoken emotions between them. Afsaan, grieved (Shikayat translates as Grievances) and heartbroken, struggles with what he perceives as Gangubai’s betrayal. His hurt is palpable. Gangubai yearns to preserve the bond they once shared—perhaps not as lovers, but as companions who once found fleeting happiness in each other’s presence.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Shikayat

In evenings dreaming about a past love that is dear

You wrench your heart to make the longing disappear

You have to kill your soul a thousand times each day

To present a feigned love and a cheerful veneer

I have heard that he bears deep grievance a plenty

So he harbours for me sweet feelings a plenty

I have heard that he breaks hearts just for the fun

I too am addicted to breakings a plenty

I have heard that he bears deep grievance a plenty

He does not now even look me in the eye

I no longer matter to him – don’t know why

Don’t know why; I do not matter; Don’t know why

Though I cross his path almost every day

He does not stop me - simply passes by

Yes, he simply passes by

Yes, yes, he simply passes by

I have heard that he bears hatred towards me

His hatred for me grants cold blessings a plenty

I have heard that he bears deep grievance a plenty

If you want, lay waste the city of my life

But with one last glance please give me a surprise

That you love me I bear the misimpressions

And my dear I permit you your transgressions

About his transgressions, resentful I am not

Of our shared past moments, forgetful I am not

I am not, forgetful I am not, I am not

Let him hurl charges as many as he wants

My loyalty is true, unfaithful I am not

Yes, yes, unfaithful I am not

I have heard he does not remember past friends

From his memory rise rich longings a plenty

I have heard that he bears deep grievance a plenty

I have heard I have heard deep grievance a plenty

Yes sir, yes sir, I have heard sweet feelings a plenty

Yes, yes, his disdain grants cold blessings a plenty

I too am drawn to heart breakings a plenty

Grievances, sweet feelings, yes, blessings a plenty

From his memory rise rich longings a plenty

I have heard, yes heard, yes yes I have, I have heard

Have heard, have heard, have heard, yes

I have heard that he bears deep grievance a plenty

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Shikayat from Gangubai Kathiawadi

kisi ki yaad mein shaamein guzaarne ke liye
kaleja chahiye khud ko maarne ke liye
ke ghaat maut ke har din utarna padta hai
yeh ishq dil mein meri jaan utaarne ke liye

suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai
suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai
toh phir unko humse mohabbat bahut hai
suna hai ke woh tod dete hai dil toh
suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai
humein tootne ki bhi aadat bahut hai

nazar bharke woh dekhte bhi nahi hai
humare liye sochte bhi nahi hai
nahi hai nahi sochte bhi nahi hai
guzarte hain hum roz pehlu se unke
magar woh humein rokte bhi nahi hai
haan rokte bhi nahi hai
haan haan rokte bhi nahi hai

suna hai ke nafrat woh karte hai humse
humein unki nafrat se raahat bahut hai
suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai
suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai

shehar chahe jeewan ka veeran kar do
magar dekh kar humko hairaan kar do
bharam aaj bhi hai wafaon ka humko
ijaazat hai jaana khataon ki tumko

khata par bhi unki khafa hum nahi hai
kisi haal mein bhi juda hum nahi hai
nahi hai nahi haan juda hum nahi hai
woh ilzaam jitne bhi chahe laga le
wafadaar hain bewafa hum nahi hai
haan haan bewafa hum nahi hai
haan haan bewafa hum nahi hai

suna hai ke woh bhool jaate hai milkar
humein unki yaadon ki daulat bahut hai
suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai
suna hai suna hai shikayat bahut hai
haan ji haan ji suna hai mohabbat bahut hai
haan haan unki nafrat se raahat bahut hai
humein tootne ki bhi aadat bahut hai
shikayat mohabbat haan raahat bahut hai
humein unki yaadon ki daulat bahut hai
suna hai suna haan haan humne suna hai
suna suna suna hai

suna hai ke unko shikayat bahut hai

Meanings of Urdu Words

Maut ke ghaat utarna = To die

Shikayat = Grievances

Nazar bharke dekhana = To glance

Pehlu = Side

Raahat = Relief

Khata = Error

Khafa = Angry

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Shikayat

To spend evenings remembering someone

You need guts to suppress your true desires

You have to “die” every day

You exhibit feigned love, my dear

(A prostitute’s lament: She has to supress her true love and pretend to romance with her customers)

I have heard that he has many grievances

This means that he is still in love with me

I have heard that he is a master at breaking hearts

I am habituated to getting my heart broken

He does not even glance at me

He does not even think about me

I pass by him every day

But he does not stop me

I have heard that he bears hatred towards me

His hatred gives me substantial relief

(hatred as an indication that he is getting over the past love)

You can lay waste the city of my life if you want

But give me a surprise bu looking at me

I carry the delusion that you still love me

(Because you appear unhappy with your marriage)

My dear, I permit you being annoyed with me

I am not angry at his grievances

Whatever the present circumstances, I still share the bond with him

Let him hurl as many accusations as he wants

I am loyal to him, I am not unfaithful

I have heard that he forgets people after meeting them

But I have a wealth of memories about him

Shikayat Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Gangubai Kathiawadi
·       Singer: Archana Gore
·       Lyricist: A. M. Turaz
·       Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
·       On Screen: Huma Qureshi & Alia Bhatt
·       Director & Producer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Enjoy the video of Shikayat. I have other qawwalis at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.

·       Nigahen Milane Ko
·       Na To Caravan Ki
·       Aye Meri Zohrajabeen
·       Sachchayee Chhup Nahin Sakti

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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Sarfaroshi Ki Tammana Poetic Translation of Patriotic Song

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna – Translation of Bismil Azimabadi Poem

Meta Description: Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna is a patriotic poem by Bismil Azimabadi popularised by Ram Prasad Bismil in the freedom struggle. Enjoy the translation of this ghazal.

Setting the Background for Translating Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna was penned in 1921 by Bismil Azimabadi in response to the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The ghazal became a clarion call to arms for those engaged in the freedom struggle against British colonial rule. It was most famously embraced by Ram Prasad Bismil, a revolutionary icon, who is said to have recited the poem on route to the gallows—an act that cemented the poem’s place in the annals of India's fight for independence.

The full ghazal consists of eleven couplets and has since been featured in various abridged or adapted forms in Bollywood patriotic films. Its first cinematic appearance was in Manoj Kumar’s Shaheed (1965), that rekindled the patriotic fervour in a generation born after India’s independence. I have based my translation of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna on this adaptation. I am also reproducing the transliteration of the full ghazal.

Translating Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna as a Ghazal

The qafiya (rhyme) and radif (refrain) are essential structural elements in the composition of a ghazal. However, one of the greatest challenges in translating Urdu ghazals into English lies in adapting the radif—primarily due to the stark grammatical differences between Urdu and English sentence structures.

In most of my translations of Bollywood ghazals, I have managed to incorporate both the qafiya and radif to preserve the integrity of the original poetic form. Unfortunately, in the case of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna, the use of a consistent radif has proven elusive. As a result, the relevant lines conclude with the qafiya alone, without the accompanying refrain. If you have a suggestion for a suitable radif that works naturally within the rhythm and spirit of this translation, please feel free to share it in the comments. I would be happy to consider revising the translation accordingly and will be sure to acknowledge your contribution.

Translating Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna has required a fair degree of transcreation to retain the poem’s patriotic fervour and emotional intensity. To offer readers a fuller understanding of the original, I have also included a literal translation.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna

Why are people so afraid

To speak what’s on their mind

Everywhere I look around

In the tyrant’s arms lies

We are committed to perform

The ultimate sacrifice

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna from Shaheed (1965)

Ek se karta nahi kyon

Doosra kuchh baat cheet

Dekhta hu mai jise

Wo chup teri mehfil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Dekhna hai zor kitn

Bazu-e-qaatil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Waqt aane par bataa

Denge tujhe o aasman

Waqt aane par bataa

Denge tujhe o aasman

Hum abhi se kya bataye

Kya humare dil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Dekhna hai zor kitna

Bazu-e-qaatil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Khaich kar layi hai sabko

Qatl hone ki ummeed

Khaich kar layi hai sabko

Qatl hone ki ummeed

Aashiqon ka aaj jamaghat

Kuchaa-e-qaatil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Dekhna hai zor kitna

Bazu-e-qaatil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna

Ab hamare dil mein hai

Meanings of Difficult Urdu Words

Sarfaroshi = Willingness to sacrifice one’s life

Bazu-e-qaatil = The arms of the murderer (enemy)

Kuchaa-e-qaatil = The lanes of the murderer

The Original Urdu Complete Lyrics of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna by Bismil Azimabadi

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai
Dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil mein hai

Karta nahin kyun doosra kuch baat-cheet
Dekhta hun main jise woh chup teri mehfil mein hai
Aye shaheed-e-mulk-o-millat main tere oopar nisaar
Ab teri himmat ka charcha ghair ki mehfil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Waqt aanay dey bata denge tujhe aye aasman
Hum abhi se kya batayen kya hamare dil mein hai
Khainch kar layee hai sab ko qatl hone ki ummeed
Aashiqon ka aaj jumghat koocha-e-qaatil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Hai liye hathiyaar dushman taak mein baitha udhar
Aur hum taiyyaar hain seena liye apna idhar
Khoon se khelenge holi gar vatan muskhil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Haath jin mein ho junoon katt te nahi talvaar se
Sar jo uth jaate hain voh jhukte nahi lalkaar se
Aur bhadkega jo shola-sa humaare dil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Hum to ghar se nikle hi the baandhkar sar pe kafan
Jaan hatheli par liye lo barh chale hain ye qadam
Zindagi to apni mehmaan maut ki mehfil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Yuun khadaa maqtal mein qaatil kah rahaa hai baar baar
Kya tamannaa-e-shahaadat bhi kisee ke dil mein hai
Dil mein tuufaanon ki toli aur nason mein inqilaab
Hosh dushman ke udaa denge humein roko na aaj
Duur reh paaye jo humse dam kahaan manzil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai

Wo jism bhi kya jism hai jismein na ho khoon-e-junoon
Kya lade toofaanon se jo kashti-e-saahil mein hai
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.
Dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil mein hai.

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Ruaan

Why ia a person not

Talking to anyone else

Whoever I see

Is silent in your party

The desire to sacrifice our lives

Is now within our hearts

We have to see how strong are

The arms of the oppressor

When the time comes we

Will reveal all to the skies

Now why should we say

What is in our hearts

We all have been dragged here

By the desire to die for our cause

The lovers of freedom are assembled

In the lanes of the oppressor

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Shaheed (1965)
·       Singers: Manna De, Mohammad Rafi, Rajendra Mehta
·       Lyricist: Bismil Azimabadi
·       Composer: Prem Dhawan
·       On Screen: Manoj Kumar, Prem Chopra, and others

Enjoy the video of Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna. You may also like the Rang De Basanti Chola from the same movie.

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh Translation of Best Romantic Duet

Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh – Poetic Translation of Hit Duet

Meta Description: Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh is a Bollywood duet from Ghar, sung by Lata and Kishore. The lyrics are by Gulzar. Enjoy the translation set to the original music.

Setting the Background for Translating Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh

Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh is the quintessential Bollywood duet—an enchanting blend of romance and playful banter between two lovers. It begins with the admirer showering his beloved with poetic praises. But she, wise to his charm and seasoned in love’s language, sees through the sweet words. She knows well that his flattery is not without motive—it is a gentle ploy to seeking tender, romantic moments.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh

Male:

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

More striking than your beauty

Is your effortless grace

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

When your smiling lips flutter

Blooms awaken and arise

When your smiling lips flutter

Blooms awaken and arise

Can one ever reach the shore

In the ocean of your eyes

Even the silence on your lips

Feels like an ode sung in praise

Female

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

More striking than your beauty

Is your effortless grace

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

There’s a subtle suggestion

In the words you softly speak

There’s a subtle suggestion

In the words you softly speak

You shower praises on me

But in turn favours you seek

O Your disarming flattery

Has taken enchanting ways

Male

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

Female

O More striking than your beauty

Is your effortless grace

There are secrets hidden

In the mystery of your gaze

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh from Ghar

Male:

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Aap se bhi khoobsurat

Aap ke andaaz hai

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Lab hile to mogare ke

Phool khilte hain kahin

Lab hile to mogare ke

Phool khilte hain kahin

Aap ki aankhon mein kya

Saahil bhi milte hai kahin

Aap ki khaamoshiyaan

Bhi aap ki aawaaz hai

Female

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Aap se bhi khoobsurat

Aap ke andaaz hai

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Aap ki baaton mein phir

Koi sharaarat to nahin

Aap ki baaton mein phir

Koi sharaarat to nahin

Bevaja taarif karna aap

Ki aadat to nahin

Aap ki badmaashiyon ke

Yeh naye andaaz hai

Male

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Female

O aap se bhi khoobsurat

Aap ke andaaz hai

Aap ki aankhon mein kuchh

Maheke hue se raaz hai

Meanings of Difficult Words

Mogara = A fragrant flower
Saahil = Shore

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh

Your eyes harbour a few

Intoxicating secrets

More beautiful than you

Is your gracefulness

When you lips flutter mogara

Flowers blossom somewhere

In your eyes can one find

The shores of the ocean

Your silences

Are your voice

Hidden in your praises

Is there some mischievous intent

Praising without any motive

Is not your habit

This is a new way

To express your naughty desires

Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Ghar
·       Singers: Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
·       Lyricist: Gulzar
·       Composer: Rahul Dev Burman
·       On Screen: Rekha & Vinod Mehra
·       Producer: N. N. Sippy

Enjoy the video of Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuchh. I have other Hindi film romantic duets, old and new, at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.

·       Silsila
·       Ajeeb-O-Gareeb
·       Abhi Na Jaao

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