Raat Ke Raahi
Lata Mangeshkar · Other Songs - Lata Mangeshkar
raat ke raahi thak mat jaana
subah ki manzil door naheen, door nahi
raat ke raahi ...
dharati ke phaile aangan mein
pal do pal hai raat ka dera
dharati ke phaile aangan mein
pal do pal hai raat ka dera
zulm ka seena cheer ke dekho
jhaank raha hai naya savera
dhalata din majaboor sahi
chadhata sooraj majaboor naheen, majaboor nahi
thak mat jaanaa, ho raahi thak mat jaana
raat ke raahi ...
sadiyon tak chup rahanevaale
ab apana haq leke rahenge
sadiyon tak chup rahanevaale
ab apana haq leke rahenge
jo karana hai khul ke karenge
jo kahana hai saaf kahenge
jeete ji ghut ghut kar marana
is jag ka dastoor naheen, dastoor nahi
thak mat jaanaa, ho raahi thak mat jaana
raat ke raahi ...
tootengi bojhal zanjeeren
jaagengi soyi taqadeeren
tootengi bojhal zanjeeren
jaagengi soyi taqadeeren
loot pe kab tak pahara dengi
zang lagi khuneen shamasheeren
rah nahi sakata is duniya mein
jo sab ko manzoor naheen, manzoor nahi
thak mat jaanaa, ho raahi thak mat jaana
raat ke raahi ...
Raat Ke Raahi
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Raat Ke Raahi' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in Hindi film music, blending poetic lyricism with emotive vocal delivery. Recorded during the golden era of Bollywood, the track exemplifies her ability to convey deep sentiment through melody alone, characteristic of the romantic and melancholic styles she popularized. As a central figure in the industry, Mangeshkar's rendition of this song showcases her technical precision and emotional depth, earning her widespread acclaim and cementing her legacy. The recording remains a celebrated piece within her extensive discography, reflecting the cultural significance of her work in shaping the auditory landscape of mid-20th century Indian cinema.