Banarasiya
Shreya Ghoshal · Raanjhanaa
Lyricist: Irshad Kamil
Singers: Shreya Ghoshal, A. R. Rahman
Haa… oye oye oye banarasiyaHaaye banarasiyaAa… banarasiyaHaaye bana rasiya
Rang mein bhang yaa bhang mein rangBanarasiya… haaye banarasiyaSang mein jung yaa jung mein sangBanarasiya… haaye banarasiya
Haan, haan, haan, haaye banarasiyaHaaye banarasiyaAa… banarasiya
[Chaal chalaaki har hoshiyari jaanatYun to sab nar-naari] (2)[Mann ke par bhole bhandari] (2)
Ghaat kinare umar guzaariGhaat banarasiya…Haaye ghaat banarasiyaGhaat banarasiyaa…
Thaathon mein thaath banarasiyaHaaye haaye thaath banarasiya[Thaathon mein thaath Banarasiya] (2)Thaath Banarasiya!Haan haan haaye haaye thaath Banarasiya
Rang mein bhang yaa bhang mein rangBanarasiya… haaye banarasiyaSang mein jung yaa jung mein sangBanarasiya… haaye banarasiya
Rang mein bhang yaa bhang mein rangO Sang mein jung yaa jung mein sangRang mein bhang yaa bhang mein rangBanarasiya…O Sang mein jung yaa jung mein sangBanarasiya…Haan haan haan aa… banarasiyaHaaye… banarasiya
[Turat-furat mein sab kar jaaveinAayi pe jo apne aave] (2)[Gaal mein jab ye paan dabaave] (2)Teen taal mein chalte jaaveBaat Banarasiya…Haaye baat BanarasiyaBaat Banarasiyaa…
[Thaathon mein thaath banarasiyaHaaye haaye thaath banarasiya] (2)Thaath Banarasiya, haye hayeThaath Banarasiya
Rang mein bhang yaa bhang mein rangBanarasiya, Haaye BanarasiyaSang mein jung yaa jung mein sangBanarasiya, haaye Banarasiya
[Banarasiya, haaye Banarasiya] (2)
Banarasiya
Shreya Ghoshal delivers a hauntingly beautiful rendition of 'Banarasiya' on the soundtrack for the film Raanjhanaa. The track exemplifies her mastery of the Hindustani classical tradition, blending intricate vocal ornamentation with a melancholic melody that evokes the spirit of ancient Indian heritage. Recorded in the 2000s, the song stands as a testament to her ability to weave traditional ragas into contemporary film music. Its enduring popularity highlights Ghoshal's status as a definitive voice in Indian cinema, capable of bridging the gap between classical purity and modern cinematic emotion. The composition remains a cherished example of her discography, showcasing her technical precision and emotional depth.