Toh Zinda Ho Tum – Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Poem Translated
Meta Description: Toh
Zinda Ho Tum is a poem by Javed Akhtar recited by Farhan Akhtar in the
movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Enjoy the English translation of this Bollywood
poem.
Setting the Background for Translating Toh Zinda Ho Tum
Songs have been an
integral part of Bollywood films since the 1940s, and it is rare to find a
Hindi film without them. However, occasionally, a movie features the recitation
of poetry, adding a unique layer to its narrative. In celebration of World
Poetry Day 2025, I pay tribute to these poetic gems by translating some of them
at Bollywood Translations.
I begin with the
remarkable work of poet Javed Akhtar from the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(translated as "You Won't Get This Life Again"). This film celebrates
male bonding, and the zest for life. Toh Zinda Ho Tum is one of the
poems, which emphasizes the importance of chasing your dreams and truly living
each moment to the fullest.
The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Toh Zinda Ho Tum
If within your hearts intense eagerness
gleams then know
That you are alive!
If your gaze displays the lightning of your
dreams then know
That you are alive!
Learn to be as free as the unfettered gusts
of breeze
Learn to flow like the majestic waves on
the seas
Greet every moment with arms open in an
embrace
Every second a new experience you try to face
If within your eyes you carry wondrous streams then know
That you are alive!
If within your hearts intense eagerness gleams then know
That you are alive!
The Original Hindi Lyrics of Toh Zinda Ho Tum from Zindagi
Na Milegi Dobara
Dilon mein tum apni betabiyan leke chal
rahe ho.
Toh zinda ho tum!
Nazar mein khwaabon ki bijliyan leke chal rahe ho
Toh zinda ho tum!
Hawa ke jhonkon ke jaise aazad rehna seekho
Tum ek dariya ke jaise, leharon mein behna
seekho
Har ek lamhe se tum milo khole apni baahein
Har ek pal ek naya samaa dekhe yeh nigaahen
Jo apni aankhon mein hairaniyan leke chal rahe ho
Toh zinda ho tum!
Dilon mein tum apni betabiyan leke chal rahe ho.
Toh zinda ho tum!
Meanings of Important Urdu Words
Hairani = Wonder
Betabi = Eagerness
Toh Zinda Ho Tum Fact Sheet
· Movie: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
