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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Translation of Ganga Aaye Kahan Se of Hindi Film Kabuliwala

 

Ganga Aaye Kahan Se – Hemant Kumar Golden Oldie Translated

Meta Description:  Ganga Aaye Kahan Se is a song from the popular movie Kabuliwala starring Balraj Sahni. Enjoy the poetic translation of Prem Dhawan lyrics sung by Hemant Kumar.


Setting the Background for Translating Ganga Aaye Kahan Se


Let me begin with the film Kabuliwala, which boasts some truly remarkable creative contributions:
 
·       The movie is based on the timeless story by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
·       The central role of Kabuliwala is portrayed by veteran actor Balraj Sahni.
·       The film’s music is composed by the renowned Salil Chowdhury, with lyrics penned by Prem Dhawan.
 


Kabuliwala, a merchant from Afghanistan, finds himself estranged and lonely in Calcutta. Seeking comfort, he turns to the banks of the Ganga. The river has flowed through countless towns and has witnessed the full spectrum of human emotions. Its waters have nourished all, without discrimination. Kabuliwala sees in it a force that unites all humanity.


The song was later used in Conrad Rooks movie, Siddhartha, based on the eponymous novel by Herman Hesse. The narrative has events along the banks of the Ganga and this song plays in the background.


The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Ganga Aaye Kahan Se

 

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

From where do you come, to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

 

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

 

Night that is dark and day so bright peacefully merge in you

Night that is dark and day so bright peacefully merge in you

Twilight has dissolved all the differences of form and hue

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

 

Made from glass or made from mud all these colourful bowls

Made from glass or made from mud all these colourful bowls

But you equally fill them up for all the thirsty souls

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

 

Different names and diverse tongues, unalike in form and face

Different names and diverse tongues, unalike in form and face

Gaze at them with love in the eyes and everyone embrace

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

Patterns of light and shade on your waters flow

 

Ganga from where do you come, Ganga to where do you go

 

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Ganga Aaye Kahan Se from Kabuliwala

 

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Aaye kahaan se, jaaye kahaan re

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

 

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

 

 

Raat kaari din ujiyaara mil gaye dono saaye

Raat kaari din ujiyaara mil gaye dono saaye

Saanjh ne dekho rang roop ke kaise bhed mitaaye re

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

 

 

Kaanch koi maati koi rang-birange pyaale

Kaanch koi maati koi rang-birange pyaale

Pyaas lage to ek baraabar jis mein paani daale re

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhup chhaanw re

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

 

 

Naam koi, boli koi, laakhon roop aur chehare

Naam koi, boli koi, laakhon roop aur chehare

Khol ke dekho pyaar ki ankhen sab tere sab mere re

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhup chhaanw re

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

Laharaaye paani mein jaise dhoop chhaanw re

 

Ganga aaye kahaan se, Ganga jaaye kahaan re 

 

 

Ganga Aaye Kahan Se Fact Sheet

·       Movie: Kabuliwala
·       Singer: Hemant Kumar
·       Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
·       Composer: Salil Chowdhury
·       On Screen: Balraj Sahni
·       Producer: Bimal Roy
 
Enjoy the video of Ganga Aaye Kahan Se.  I have other golden oldies from the 1960s at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.
 
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