Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai
Lata Mangeshkar · Mughal-E-Azam
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Yeh zindagi usi ki hai
Jo kisi ka ho gaya
Pyaar hi me kho gaya
Yeh zindagi usi ki hai
Yeh bahaar yeh samaah
Kehraha hai pyaar kar
Kisi ki arzoo mein apne
Dil ko bekarar kar
Yeh zindagi hai bewafa....
Zindagi hai bewafa
Loot pyaar ka mazaa
Yeh zindagi .......
Dhadak raha hai dil to kya
Yeh dil ke dhadkanein na gin
Phir kahaan yeh fursatein
Phir kahaan yeh raat din
Aa rahi hai ye samaah.........
Aa rahi hai samaah
Mastiyon mein doob ja
Yeh zindagi........
Jo dil yahaan na mil sake
Milenge us jahaan mein
Khilenge hasraton ke phool
Jo ke aasman mein
Yeh zindagi chale gayi...
Yeh zindagi chale gayi
Jo pyaar mein to kya hua
Yeh zindagi ...
Sunaayegi ye daastan
Shama mera hai pyaar ke
Yeh shaam hi mein khilti rahi
Yeh kali anaar ki
Ise mazaar mat kaho....
Ise mazaar mat kaho
Yeh mahal hai pyaar ka
Yeh zindagi .....
Yeh zindagi ki shaam aa........
Yeh zindagi ki shaam aa
Tujhe gale lagaun mein
Tujhi mein doob jaun mein...
Jahan ko bhool jaun mein...
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai
Performed by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, this recording from the 1960 film Mughal-E-Azam exemplifies the classical fusion characteristic of her early career. The song features a melodic structure rooted in Hindustani classical traditions, blending seamlessly with the film's grand musical score composed by Salil Chowdhury. Lata's vocal delivery is marked by its ethereal quality and emotional depth, perfectly capturing the romantic and melancholic atmosphere of the era. As one of her most celebrated works, the track remains a cornerstone of Bollywood cinema history, showcasing her ability to navigate complex ragas while maintaining lyrical clarity. The composition continues to be revered for its timeless appeal and technical mastery.