Jhalak Dikla Jaa

Himesh Reshammiya · Aksar

Director: Himesh Reshammiya
Lyricist: Sameer
Singers: Himesh Reshammiya


Jhalak dikhla jaa -- (4)
Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja aa ja -- (4)

[Deedar ko tarse ankhiyan
 Na din guzre na kate ratiyan]-- (2)
Jhalak dikhla jaa -- (4)
Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja aa ja -- (3)

Karta rehta hoon main bas teri hi baatein
Aksar yaad aati hain teri mulakaatein
Tere ishq ko paana mera pagalpan hai
Tere har saanson main tu bhi har dhadkan hai
Jhalak dikhla jaa -- (4)
Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja aa ja -- (2)

Zare zare se main teri aahat sunta hoon
Tere hi khwaabon ki jauhar main boonta hoon
Chaahat ki gehraayi kyon tu na pehchaane
Meri betaabi ka aalam tu na jaane
Jhalak dikhla jaa -- (4)
Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja aa ja -- (3)

Deedar ko tarse ankhiyan
Na din guzre na kate ratiyan
Jhalak dikhla jaa -- (4)
Ek baar aaja aaja aaja aaja aa ja -- (3)


Jhalak Dikla Jaa

Himesh Reshammiya's 'Jhalak Dikla Jaa' stands as a defining anthem of the 1990s Bollywood soundtrack era. Released on the album 'Aksar,' the track exemplifies the high-energy, rhythmic pop style that characterized Reshammiya's discography during his rise to prominence. The song's infectious melody and driving beats became synonymous with the 'Bollywood dance' genre, influencing countless subsequent recordings and setting a standard for commercial pop music in India. As a staple of the artist's catalog, it remains a cultural touchstone, frequently referenced in retrospectives on the decade's musical landscape and celebrated for its ability to transcend regional boundaries through its universal appeal and catchy composition.