Chand Ho Ya Na Ho

Alka Yagnik · Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat

Director: Viju Shah
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Singers: Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam


--FEMALE--
(Chaand ho ya na ho, chaandni raat hai
 Main tere saath hoon, tu mere saath hai) --- (2)

--MALE--
Aur kuch ho na ho, ek hi baat hai
Khoobsurat badi yeh mulaqaat hai

--FEMALE--
(Kaisa yeh mausam o saajan hai
 Baadal hai koi na saawan hai) --- (2)
Lag raha hai magar aaj barsaat hai
Main tere saath hoon, tu mere saath hai

--MALE--
Mm, aur kuch ho na ho, ek hi baat hai
Khoobsurat badi yeh mulaqaat hai

(Pyaar ke kachche dhaage ki is dor se
 Ek duje ko chal baandh le zor se) ---- (2)
Apne armaanon ki aaj baaraat hai
Khoobsurat badi yeh mulaqaat hai

--FEMALE--
Chaand ho ya na ho, chaandni raat hai
Main tere saath hoon, tu mere saath hai

--MALE--
Aa, khoobsurat badi yeh mulaqaat hai

--FEMALE--
(Aa aa aa, aa ha ha, aa ha aa aa aa aa)


Chand Ho Ya Na Ho

Alka Yagnik delivers a timeless romantic ballad in Chand Ho Ya Na Ho, a standout track from the 1984 film Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat. As a defining voice of Hindi cinema music, Yagnik's emotive delivery captures the essence of longing and devotion characteristic of the era's romantic soundtracks. The song exemplifies her mastery of classical and semi-classical fusion, blending traditional ragas with the cinematic pop sensibilities popular in the 1980s. This recording remains a cherished example of her discography, showcasing her ability to convey deep narrative emotion through melody and vocal technique without relying on explicit lyrical exposition.