Ek Bewafa Se Pyar Kiya
Lata Mangeshkar · Awaara
Lyricist: Shailendra
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
[Ek Bewafa Se Pyaar Kiya
Usse Nazar Ko Chaar Kiya
Haai Re Humne Yeh Kya Kiya, Haai Kya Kiya]- (2)
[Bholi Surat Waala Nikla Lutera
Raat Chhupaaye Dil Mein Munh Pe Savera]- (2)
Oye Humne Dil Nisaar Kiya
Usko Beqaraar Kiya
Haai Re Humne Yeh Kya Kiya, Haai Kya Kiya
Ek Bewafa Se Pyaar Kiya
Usse Nazar Ko Chaar Kiya
Haai Re Humne Yeh Kya Kiya, Haai Kya Kiya
[De Gayi Dhoka Hamein Neeli Neeli Aankhen
Neeli Neeli Aankhen]- (2)
Sooni Hai Dil Ki Mehfil, Bheegi Bheegi Aankhen
O Bheegi Bheegi Aankhen
Oye Humne Aitbaar Kiya
Ulfat Ka Ikraar Kiya
Haai Re Humne Yeh Kya Kiya, Haai Kya Kiya
Ek Bewafa Se Pyaar Kiya
Usse Nazar Ko Chaar Kiya
Haai Re Humne Yeh Kya Kiya, Haai Kya Kiya
Ek Bewafa Se Pyar Kiya
Lata Mangeshkar's rendition of 'Ek Bewafa Se Pyar Kiya' from the 1950 film Awaara remains a defining moment in Hindi cinema history. As the iconic voice of Bollywood, Mangeshkar delivers a performance that perfectly captures the melancholic essence of heartbreak, blending classical sensibilities with the emerging filmi style of the era. The song's composition by Naushad and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianawi create a timeless narrative of unrequited love, where the singer's emotive delivery transforms the melody into a universal expression of sorrow. Recorded for the classic Awaara soundtrack, this track exemplifies the golden age of Indian music, showcasing Mangeshkar's unparalleled ability to convey deep human emotion through her voice. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of film music and the artist's significant influence on the genre.