Saturday, March 14, 2026

Ye Nayan Dare Dare Song from Kohraa Translated and Explained

 

Ye Nayan Dare Dare – Translation of Hemant Kumar Kohraa Song  

Meta Description:  Ye Nayan Dare Dare is from Kohraa, a Hindi adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca. Enjoy the translation and the explanation of the Bollywood golden oldie.

Setting the Background for Translating Ye Nayan Dare Dare

 

Kohraa is an adaptation of the classic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Rajeshwari (Waheeda Rehman) marries the wealthy widower Amit (Biswajeet) and moves into his imposing mansion, where she senses the lingering presence of his mysterious first wife.

 

The song Ye Nayan Dare Dare appears early in the film, just after Rajeshwari arrives at her new home. Overwhelmed by the unfamiliar surroundings and a feeling of inferiority, she is on the verge of tears. Amit tries to put her at ease, admiring her beauty and urging her to savour the present moment rather than worry about what joy or sorrow the future may hold. The song succeeds in allaying Rajeshwari’s fears and deepening the intimacy between the newlyweds, yet it also subtly foreshadows the dark mystery that lies ahead.

 

Rebecca is often cited as a classic example of the Gothic mystery genre. Its elements include decaying mansions, an atmosphere of psychological unease, buried family secrets, and events unfolding in shadow and darkness. Weaving these together is an undercurrent of romance. Kohraa faithfully incorporates these elements, and their influence can already be felt in Ye Nayan Dare Dare.” The composition by Hemant Kumar unfolds in a slow, brooding rhythm. His restrained, almost hypnotic voice lends even the most tender romantic lines a faint sense of foreboding.

 

Director Biren Nag’s picturization of the song is a small masterclass in visual storytelling. In the opening verse, Rajeshwari appears frightened and vulnerable, uncertain of her place in this new world. By the second verse, her hesitation gives way to shy acceptance and the first stirrings of happiness. In the final verse, she adorns herself in bridal finery, ready to embrace her marriage fully. Yet the closing refrain gently reminds the audience that this moment of joy belongs only to the present night because the future remains uncertain.

 

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Ye Nayan Dare Dare

 

These eyes that are full of fears

A wine glass full of tears

Let me savour it

Who knows what lies ahead

One night untouched by dread

Let me treasure it

 

Night’s divine the moon’s divine

You’re yet more divine O love of mine

Night’s divine the moon’s divine

You’re yet more divine O love of mine

More divine than you

More divine than you - your heartbeat

This much please heed

 

These eyes that are full of fears

A wine glass full of tears

Let me savour it

These eyes that are full of fears

 

Love encloses the joy of life

There is joy and also some strife

Love encloses the joy of life

There is joy and also some strife

I may concede

I may concede a defeat

You don’t concede

 

These eyes that are full of fears

A wine glass full of tears

Let me savour it

Who knows what lies ahead

One night untouched by dread

Let me treasure it

These eyes that are full of fears

 

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Ye Nayan Dare Dare from Kohraa

 

ye nayan dare dare
ye jaam bhare bhare
zara peene do
kal ki kisko khabar
ik raat hoke nidar
mujhe jeene do


raat haseen ye chaand haseen
tu sabse haseen mere dilbar
raat haseen ye chaand haseen
tu sabse haseen mere dilbar
aur tujhse haseen

aur tujhse haseen tera pyaar
tu jaane na


ye nayan dare dare
ye jaam bhare bhare
zara peene do
ye nayan dare dare


pyar me hai jeewan ki khushi
deti hai khushi kayi gam bhi
pyar me hai jeewan ki khushi
deti hai khushi kayi gam bhi
main maan bhi lu
mai maan bhi lu kabhi haar
tu maane na


ye nayan dare dare
ye jaam bhare bhare
jara peene do
kal ki kisko khabar
ik raat hoke nidar
mujhe jeene do
ye nayan dare dare

 

Meaning of Urdu Words

 

Jaam = Wine glass

Haseen = Beautiful

Dilbar = Darling

The Literal English Translation of the Lyrics of Ye Nayan Dare Dare

 

These eyes full of fear

Are like a wine glass filled with tears

Let me drink from them

Who knows about tomorrow

So one night without fear

Let me live

 

The night is beautiful the moon is beautiful

You are most beautiful my love

And more beautiful than you is your love

You are not aware of this

 

Love encloses the joys of life

Life gives joy but some sorrows as well

I may sometime concede defeat

You please do not

 

Ye Nayan Dare Dare Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Kohraa
·       Singer: Hemant Kumar
·       Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi
·       Composer: Hemant Kumar
·       On Screen: Waheeda Rehman & Biswajeet
·       Producer: Hemant Kumar
 
Enjoy the video of Ye Nayan Dare Dare.  I have other Hemant Kumar hit songs at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.
 
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·       Ganga Aaye Kahan Se
·       Tum Pukar Lo
 
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