Monday, July 28, 2025

Karaoke Translation of Dil Chahta Hai Bollywood Title Song

Dil Chahta Hai – Translation of Friendship Bollywood Song

Meta Description: Dil Chahta Hai was the title song of the popular male bonding Hindi Film by Farhan Akhtar. The lyrics are by Javed Akhtar and the singer is Shankar Mahadevan.

Setting the Background for Translating Dil Chahta Hai

In the movie My Fair Lady, Professor Higgins asks Colonel Pickering, “Would you be slighted if I didn’t speak for hours?” to which Pickering replies, “Of course not.” This brief exchange captures the essence of male bonding: the comfort of shared silence with the explicit assurance of being there for each other.

This theme of camaraderie in all its aspects runs throughout the film and is echoed in the title song, which plays in the background as the best friends set off on a road trip to Goa. I have preserved the original’s staccato rhythm so you can sing along karaoke-style with this translation.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Dil Chahta Hai

Heart desires, Heart desires

Heart desires

Hope they never end these lustrous days

Heart desires

Hope our friends will be with us always

All day sweet talks aimless delights

Swinging evenings, melodious nights

We want to be immersed in

Fun and games that are endless

May our paths always be blessed

With unending happiness

Heart desires

Hope they never end these lustrous days

Heart desires

Hope our friends will be with us always

Glimmering there is,

Glittering there is, wherever we go

Let there be gaiety,

Let there be sunshine around us bro

Glimmering there is,

Glittering there is, wherever we go

Let there be gaiety,

Let there be sunshine around us bro

Wherever we roam, where we retire

We always get what we desire

We want to be immersed in

Fun and games that are endless

May our paths always be blessed

With unending happiness

Heart desires, Heart desires

This is a strange journey I swear

It seems that everyone is unaware

His destination is where

The times to come

What will they become

Heart desires, Heart desires

Heart desires

Hope they never end these lustrous days

Heart desires

Hope our friends will be with us always

All day sweet talks aimless delights

Swinging evenings, melodious nights

We want to be immersed in

Fun and games that are endless

May our paths always be blessed

With unending happiness

Glimmering there is,

Glittering there is, wherever we go

Let there be gaiety,

Let there be sunshine around us bro

Glimmering there is,

Glittering there is, wherever we go

Let there be gaiety,

Let there be sunshine around us bro

Heart desires …

The Original Hindi Lyrics of the Title Song Dil Chahta Hai

Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai
Dil Chahta Hai,
Kabhi Na Beete Chamkeele Din
Dil Chahta Hai,
Hum Na Rahein Kabhi Yaaron Ke Bin
Din Din Bhar Ho Pyaari Baatein
Jhoome Shaame, Gaaye Raatein

Masti Mein Rahe Dooba
Dooba Hameshaa Samaa
Humko Raahon Mein Yoonhi
Milti Rahein Khushiyaan

Dil Chahta Hai,
Kabhi Na Beete Chamkeele Din,
Dil Chahta Hai,
Hum Na Rahe Kabhi Yaaron Ke Bin

Jagmagaate Hain,

Jhilmilaate Hain Apne Raastein

Yeh Khushi Rahe,

Roshni Rahe Apne Waaste

Jagmagaate Hain,

Jhilmilaate Hain Apne Raastein

Roshni Rahe Apne Waaste

Oh Oh Oh ...

Jahan Ruke Hum, Jahan Bhi Jaayein
Jo Hum Chaahein, Voh Hum Paayein
Masti Mein Rahe Dooba
Dooba Hameshaa Samaa
Humko Raahon Mein Yoonhi
Milti Rahein Khushiyaan

Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai
Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai

Kaisa Ajab Yeh Safar Hai,
Socho To Har Ik Hi Bekhabar Hai
Usko Jaana Kidhar Hai,
Jo Waqt Aaye,
Jaane Kya Dikhaaye
Oh Oh Oh ...

Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai
Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Na Beete Chamkeele Din
Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Na Rahein Kabhi Yaaron Ke Bin
Din Din Bhar Ho Pyaari Baatein
Jhoome Shaame, Gaaye Raatein
Masti Mein Rahe Dooba Dooba Hameshaa Samaa
Humko Raahon Mein Yoonhi Milti Rahein Khushiyaan

Jagmagaate Hain, Jhilmilaate Hain Apne Raastein
Yeh Khushi Rahe, Roshni Rahe Apne Waaste
Jagmagaate Hain, Jhilmilaate Hain Apne Raastein
Yeh Khushi Rahe, Roshni Rahe Apne Waaste

Oh Oh Oh ...

Dil Chahta Hai ...

Dil Chahta Hai Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Dil Chahta Hai
·       Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
·       Lyricist: Javed Akhtar
·       Composer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
·       On Screen: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna
·       Director: Farhan Akhtar

Enjoy the video of Dil Chahta Hai. The other big male friendship Bollywood film is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Here are two translations from that Hindi movie.

·       Dil Akhir Tu Kyon Rota Hai
·       To Zinda Ho Tum

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Poetic Translation of Humsafar from Yash Raj Film Saiyaara

Humsafar – Translation of New 2025 Bollywood Romantic Duet

Meta Description: Humsafar is a trending song from the new Yash Raj film Saiyaara. It features the debutant pair Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Enjoy the poetic translation.

Setting the Background for Translating Humsafar

Saiyaara released on July 18, 2025 and proved to be a huge commercial success in the first week itself. It earned ₹28.75 crore worldwide on its first day, marking the highest opening for a Hindi film featuring a debutant male lead.^[ The film earned ₹119 crore worldwide on its opening weekend and ₹255 crore worldwide at the end of its first week.

Two songs from Saiyaara are already trending at Bollywood Translations, so here is another popular romantic song from the movie.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Humsafar

You fret about my carefree ways

But I feel you in my breath always

From acquaintances we became friends

Now we’re soul mates to the very end

You’ll find me in every path you take

If me your companion you will make

I’ll give up anything for your sake

If me your companion you will make

I want to surrender myself to you

These are the signs of romance in the air

Quietly I started longing for you

Quietly my heart holds no other care

This life is totally insipid

If there is no support no one to share

You’ll find me in every path you take

If me your companion you will make

I’ll give up anything for your sake

If me your companion you will make

A trembling doubt stirs deep inside

Should I embrace your every word

For a moment this thought comes to mind

Your words are gifts of love that I’ve heard

Slowly slowly in my words you have become entwined

Songs about you have completely engulfed my mind

Slowly slowly in my words you have become entwined

Songs about you have completely engulfed my mind

You’ll find me in every path you take

If me your companion you will make

I’ll give up anything for your sake

If me your companion you will make

Promises or glassware whether threads or our breaths

It is true that at some point they all must break

Light that is deceptive dreams that are elusive

A world that is toy like how long can I take

It is surprising that these wounds

On their own find a way to heal

Take it from me that in this world

Love as medicine is very real

You’ll find me in every path you take

If me your companion you will make

I’ll give up anything for your sake

If me your companion you will make

We can continue our journey my friend

If you take a few steps with me my friend

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Humsafar from Saiyaara

Meri Befikri Ki Fikar Tu
Meri Saanson Ka Hai Zikar Tu
Hum Humkadam Se Humraah Hue
Aur Humraah Se Hum Humnava Hue Ae Ae..

Hmm Hmm.. Ho Ho…

Raahon Pe Teri Main Jaaun Bikhar
Agar Sath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar
Main Na Yeh Sochun Hai Jaana Kidhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar

Tere Hawale Hona Hai Maine
Yeh Aashiqana Ishaara Hua
Chupke Se Teri Tamanna Jagi
Chupke Se Yeh Dil Aawara Hua

Berang Hai Woh Jeena Yahan Pe
Kisi Ka Agar Na Sahara Hua

Raahon Pe Teri Main Jaaun Bikhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar
Main Na Yeh Sochun Hai Jaana Kidhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar

Ek Dar Dil Mein Dil Mushqil Mein
Maanun Ya Na Maanun Main Teri Baatein
Ek Pal Yeh Bhi Lagta Hai Mujhko
Yeh Baatein Hain Chahat Ki Saugatein

Dheere Dheere Tu Mere Lafzon Mein Aaya Re
Tujhko Hi Toh Chupke Se Mann Mein Gaaya Re
Dheere Dheere Tu Mere Lafzon Mein Aaya Re
Tujhko Hi Toh Chupke Se Mann Mein Gaaya Re

Raahon Pe Teri Main Jaaun Bikhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar
Main Na Yeh Sochun Hai Jaana Kidhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar

Vaada Ho Sheesha Ho Dhaaga Ho Saansein Ho
Toote Bina Bolo Kab Tak Reh Lenge?
Feeke Ujalon Ke Khwaabon Khayalon Ke
Jhoothe Khilaunon Se Kab Tak Beh Lenge?

Kaise Yeh Zakhmon Ko Bata
Marham Ka Milta Achanak Pata
Yeh Maan Le Chahat Duniya Mein
Sabse Behtar Marham Hai Yaara

Haan Raahon Pe Teri Main Jaaun Bikhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar
Main Na Yeh Sochun Hai Jaana Kidhar
Agar Saath Mere Tu Hai Humsafar

Baaki Abhi Hai Safar Humsafar
Zara Der Tu Saath Chalde
Agar Humsafar Ho Ho Ho…

Meanings of Difficult Urdu Words

Befikri = State of being carefree

Humkadam = One who walks together

Humraah = One who walks on the same path

Humnava = One who speaks the same voice

Saugatein = Gifts

Lafz = Words

Feeka = Jaded

Marham = Ointment

Humsafar Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Saiyaara
·       Singer: Sachet Tandon & Parampara Tandon
·       Lyricist: Irshad Kamil
·       Composer: Sachet Tandon & Parampara Tandon
·       On Screen: Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda
·       Producer: Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films)

Enjoy the lyrical video of Humsafar. Bollywood Translations has other songs from this movie.

·       Tum Ho Toh
·       Saiyaara

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All the translations are my original work. If you quote them, you must acknowledge my name and provide a link to Bollywood Translations.

Monday, July 21, 2025

Translation of Flag Song in Farishtay for National Flag Day

Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara – Lyrical Translation of Flag Song

Meta Description: Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara, written by Shyamlal Gupta is India’s Flag song. It was used in Farishtay. Enjoy the English translation posted for National Flag Day.

Setting the Background for Translating Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara

India’s Flag Song Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara

Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara, revered as the Flag Song of India, was written by Shyamlal Gupta ‘Parshad’, a well-known freedom fighter and social reformer. The song containing seven stanzas was written in March 1924, at the peak of India’s freedom struggle and first publicly sung on April 12, 1924, on the fifth anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This eulogy of the national flag became an inspiration for the heroes of the freedom struggle and a clarion call for them to sacrifice their all in the unwavering quest for independence.

Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara in Bollywood film Farishtay

The iconic song was reimagined by lyricist Anand Bakshi for the 1991 movie Farishtay. The chorus and opening verse were retained, but the subsequent verses along with the musical composition were altered to suit the requirements of the film. The song appears in two versions in the film. The smaller male version is sung by Shabbir Kumar. The longer female version is sung by Asha Bhosle.