Is Zamane Mein
Lata Mangeshkar · Mehboob Ki Mehndi
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Is zamaane mein, is mohabbat ne
Kitne dil tode, kitne ghar funke..
Jaane kyun log mohabbat kiya karte hai -- (2)
Dil ke badle dard-e-dil liya karte hai
Jaane kyun log mohabbat kiya karte hai
Tanhaai milti hai, mehfil nahi milti
Raahe mohabbat mein kabhi manzil nahi milti
Dil toot jaata hai, nakaam hota hai
Ulfat mein logon ka yehi anjaam hota hai
Koi kya jaane kyun yeh parwaane
Yun machalte hai, gham mein jalte hai
Aahe bhar bhar ke deewane jiya karte hai
Jaane kyun log mohabbat kiya karte hai
Dil ke badle dard-e-dil liya karte hai
Saawan mein aankhon ko itna rulaati hai
Furkat mein jab dil ko kisi ki yaad aati hai
Yeh zindagi yun hi barbaad hoti hai
Har waqt hoton par koi faryaad hoti hai
Na dawaaon se kaam chalta hai
Na duaaon se kaam chalta hai
Zeher yeh phir bhi sabhi kyun piya karte hai -- (2)
Jaane kyun log mohabbat kiya karte hai
Dil ke badle dard-e-dil liya karte hai
Mehboob se har gham mansoob hota hai
Din raat ulfat mein tamasha khoob hota hai
Raaton se bhi lambe yeh pyar ke kisse
Aashiq sunate hai...
Jafaaye yaar ke kisse
Bemrawwat hai yeh, bewafa hai yeh
Us sitamgar ka, apne dilbar ka
Naam le leke duhaai diya karte hai -- (2)
Jaane kyun log mohabbat kiya karte hai
Dil ke badle dard-e-dil liya karte hai...
Is Zamane Mein
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Is Zamane Mein' stands as a poignant contribution to the film Mehboob Ki Mehndi, showcasing her unparalleled mastery of the romantic and melancholic vocal styles that defined the Hindi film industry. Recorded in the mid-1950s, the track exemplifies the era's blend of classical and semi-classical influences, with Mangeshkar's voice delivering a narrative of longing and introspection. The song remains a testament to her ability to convey deep emotion through melody alone, cementing her legacy as one of the most celebrated playback singers of her generation. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless composition and the artist's distinctive phrasing, which continues to resonate with audiences across generations.