Zara Si Der
Lata Mangeshkar · Other Songs - Lata Mangeshkar
zara si der thi baaki bahaar aane mein
laga di aag muqaddar ne aashiyaane mein
( dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake ) -2
aankhon se aansu bahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat bah na sake
( kaamosh taaron, shab ke nazaaron
dekho mohabbat ka anjaam dekho ) -2
( qadamon mein unake rahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat rah na sake ) -2
dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake
( aankhon mein paanee, honthon pe naale
mohabbat hui hai gamon ke hawaalon ) -2
( ik dil hamaara aur gam hazaaron
haay ri qisamat sah na sake ) -2
dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake
laga di aag muqaddar ne aashiyaane mein
( dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake ) -2
aankhon se aansu bahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat bah na sake
( kaamosh taaron, shab ke nazaaron
dekho mohabbat ka anjaam dekho ) -2
( qadamon mein unake rahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat rah na sake ) -2
dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake
( aankhon mein paanee, honthon pe naale
mohabbat hui hai gamon ke hawaalon ) -2
( ik dil hamaara aur gam hazaaron
haay ri qisamat sah na sake ) -2
dil ki kahaani kahana to chaahe
haay ri qisamat kah na sake
Zara Si Der
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Zara Si Der' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in the romantic film song genre. Recorded during the golden age of Hindi cinema, the track exemplifies her ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal inflections and melodic phrasing. As a playback singer, Mangeshkar defined the sound of Bollywood romance for decades, and this recording reflects her signature style of blending classical training with contemporary pop sensibilities. The song remains a staple in her extensive discography, showcasing her versatility and enduring appeal across generations of listeners who cherish her contributions to Indian music history.