Teer-E-Nazar Dekhenge
Lata Mangeshkar · Paakeezah
Lyricist: Kamaal Amrohi
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Aaj hum apni duaaon ka asar dekhenge
Teer-e-nazar dekhenge, zakhm-e-jigar dekhenge -- (2)
Aap to aankh milate hue sharmate hain
Aap to dil ki dhadkan se bhi darjaate hai
Phir bhi yeh ziddh hai ke hum zakhm-e-jigar dekhenge
Teer-e-nazar dekhenge, zakhm-e-jigar dekhenge -- (2)
Pyar karna dil-e-betaab bura hota hai
Sunte aaye hai ke yeh khwaab bura hota hai
Aaj is khwaab ki taabeer magar dekhenge
Teer-e-nazar dekhenge, zakhm-e-jigar dekhenge -- (2)
Jaanleva hain mohabbat ka samaaaj ki raat
Shama ho jaayegi, jal jal ke dhoona, aaj ki raat
Aaj ki raat bachenge to seher dekhenge -- (2)
Teer-e-nazar dekhenge, zakhm-e-jigar dekhenge -- (2)
Teer-E-Nazar Dekhenge
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Teer-E-Nazar Dekhenge' from the 1964 film Paakeezah stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in romantic Bollywood ballads. Delivering a voice of unparalleled clarity and emotional depth, she interprets the song's themes of longing and devotion with a timeless quality that transcends its era. The recording showcases her ability to blend classical Indian musical traditions with the evolving pop sensibilities of the mid-1960s, creating a composition that remains deeply resonant. As a central piece in her discography, this track exemplifies her role as the 'Nightingale of India,' where her vocal nuances elevate the narrative of the film and cement her legacy as a defining figure in Hindi cinema music.