Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna
Lata Mangeshkar · Dilwale Dulhaniyan Le Jaayenge
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar,Udit Narayan
Yeh kudiyan..,nashe ki pudiyan
Yeh munde..,gali ke gunde
Yeh kudiyan..,nashe ki pudiyan
Yeh munde..,gaki ke gunde
Nashe ki pudiyan..,gali ke gunde
Oh oh oh.............oh oh oh ...........
Mehndi laga ke rakhna,doli sajake rakhna...(2)
Lene tujhe oh gori..,aayenge tere sajna....
Mehndi laga ke rakhna,doli sajake rakhna..
Oh ho oh ho...
Oh ho aaa..........
Sehra sajake rakhna,chehra chupake rakhna...(2)
Yeh dil ki baat apne dil mein dabaake rakhna
Sehra sajake rakhna,chehra chupake rakhna
Mehndi laga ke rakhna,doli sajake rakhna
Hoye hoye hoye hoye......
Udd udd ke teri zulfein karti hai kya ishaare
Dil thaam ke khade hai,aashiq sabhi kawaare
Chup jaaye saari kudiyan,ghar mein sharam ke maare
Gaaon mein aagaye hai,paagal shahar ke saare
Nazre jhukake rakhna,daaman bachake rakhna.....(2)
Lene tujhe oh gori,ayenge tere sajna
Mehndi laga ke rakhna,doli sajake rakhna
Sehra sajake rakhna,chehra chupake rakhna
Oh oh oh oh oh.............aa aa aa............
Mai ek jawaan ladka,tu ek haseen ladki
Yeh dil machal gaya to,mera kasoor kya hai
Rakhna tha dil pe khaabu,yeh husn to hai jaadoo
Jaadoo yeh chal gaya to mera kasoor kya hai
Rasta hamara takna,darwaza khulla rakhna.....(2)
Lene tujhe oh gori,aayenge tere sajna
Kuch aur ab na kehna,kuch aur ab na karna....(2)
Yeh dilo ki baat apne dil mein dabake rakhna
Mehndi lagake rakhna,doli sajake rakhna
Sehra sajake rakhna,chehra chupa ke rakhna
Shava oyie,oyie,oyie......shava oyie,oyie,oyie.....(5)
Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna
Performed by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, this iconic recording from the 1995 film Dilwale Dulhaniyan Le Jaayenge exemplifies the enduring power of Bollywood playback singing. The song blends traditional Indian instrumentation with a modern pop sensibility, creating a timeless anthem for wedding celebrations. Mangeshkar's vocal delivery is characterized by its warmth and melodic richness, perfectly complementing the festive rhythm. As a staple of the Indian music industry, the track has transcended its cinematic origins to become a cultural touchstone, frequently played during haldi ceremonies and other auspicious events across the subcontinent. Its enduring popularity underscores Mangeshkar's mastery in interpreting complex compositions while maintaining an accessible, joyful tone that resonates with generations of listeners.