Chahe Naina Churaun

Lata Mangeshkar · Aas

Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyricist: Shailendra
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood


Talat:
Chahe naina churao, chahe daaman bachao
Pyar hoke rahega -- (2)

Lata:
Chahe naina churao, chahe daaman bachao
Pyar hoke rahega -- (2)

Both:
Chahe naina chirao...

Talat:
Are yeh anjaane raaste, yeh nagri anjaani

Lata:
Ohh.. yeh anjaane...

Talat:
Are is chakkar se na bache, kya gyani kya dhyani

Lata:
Ohh.. is chakkar

Talat:
Tum bhi pyar ki galiyon se chahe bach bach ke jao
Pyar hoke rahega -- (2)

Lata:
Chahe naina churao

Both:
Chahe naina churao

Talat:
Are is duniya ki bheed mein aaoge akele

Lata:
Ohh.. is duniya..

Talat:
Mann ke rajmahal mein chahe parde girao
Pyar hoke rahega -- (2)

Lata:
Chahe naina churao...

Both:
Chahe naina churao

Talat:
Are kehne ko to pyar par marta hai zamana

Lata:
Ohh.... Kehne ko to pyar....

Talat:
Are lekin apni haar se darta hai zamana

Lata:
Ohh... lekin apni haar se...

Talat:
Yeh pyar ka tarana chahe gao na gao
Pyar hoke rahega.., Pyar...

Lata:
Chahe naina churao..

Both:
Chahe naina churao....

Chahe Naina Churaun

Lata Mangeshkar's 'Chahe Naina Churaun' from the 1953 film Aas stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in romantic Bollywood ballads. Recorded in the classic Hindi film era, the song showcases her unparalleled vocal range and emotive delivery, characteristic of her work during the mid-20th century. The composition, set to music by Kalyanji and Anandji, captures the timeless sentiment of longing and devotion, a theme central to her discography. This recording exemplifies the golden age of Indian cinema music, where her voice served as the emotional anchor for countless narratives. The song remains a staple in her catalog, celebrated for its melodic beauty and the profound connection it establishes between the singer and the listener through pure musical expression.