The Blooming Thought

Since 1976, when ever I had the occasion to participate in singing competition, this was my first choice and a sure bet to fetch me an award - never missed scoring on this number - absolutely fantastic.

Great lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, himself a forlorn lover in real life. Sahirji has been my favourites as he is one lyricist who had strung poetry through his sour life experiences.

It is really a hard task to translate lyrics, but I have made an attempt to do so, and in no way I am a match to Sahirji's poetry - even in translating them.

Some background about the movie, Kabhie Kabhie:

First video: Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhi are young lovers. Bachchan plays a poet and Rakhi his biggest admirer. They fall in love, but are not destined for each other. 
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsKsdwWw6Hk)

The second video: Shashi Kapoor, to whom Rakhi is forced to marry, asks her to recite the famous poem on their wedding night, oblivious to the fact that its writer is the man who still holds his bride's heart.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjvPShWkos


Translated By B D Narayankar

Sometimes, in my heart a thought blooms (read emerges)
Like you are made for me
Before now, you dwelled among the stars somewhere
You have been called to the earth just for me

Sometimes, in my heart a thought blooms (read emerges)
Like this body, these eyes are mine to tressure
This thick shade of tresses is meant forme
These lips  and arms are mine to treasure

Sometimes, in my heart a thought blooms (read emerges)
That it seems like the wedding bells (read Shehnai) are ringing around the path
It's the wedding night, I am lifting your veil
You are shyomgly throwing yourself into my arms

Sometimes, in my heart a thought blooms (read emerges)
Like you would love me for ever like that
Your love-filled eyes would gaze at me, just like that
I know you are not meant for me, but just like that


Hindi lyrics

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Ki Jaise Tujhko Banaya Gaya Hai Mere Liye
Ki Jaise Tujhko Banaya Gaya Hai Mere Liye
Tu Abse Pehle Sitaaron Mein Bas Rahi Thi Kahin
Tu Abse Pehle Sitaaron Mein Bas Rahi Thi Kahin
Tujhe Zameen Pe Bulaya Gaya Hai Mere Liye
Tujhe Zameen Pe Bulaya Gaya Hai Mere Liye

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Ki Ye Badan Ye Nigaahein Meri Amaanat Hain
Ki Ye Badan Ye Nigaahein Meri Amaanat Hain
Ye Gesuon Ki Ghani Chhaon Hain Meri Khatir
Ye Honth Aur Ye Baahein Meri Amaanat Hain
Ye Honth Aur Ye Baahein Meri Amaanat Hain

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Ki Jaise Bajti Hain Shehnaaiyaan Si Raahon Mein
Ki Jaise Bajti Hain Shehnaaiyaan Si Raahon Mein
Suhaag Raat Hain Ghoonghat Utha Raha Hoon Main
Suhaag Raat Hain Ghoonghat Utha Raha Hoon Main
Simat Rahi Hai Tu Sharma Ke Apni Baahon Mein
Simat Rahi Hai Tu Sharma Ke Apni Baahon Mein

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Ki Jaise Tu Mujhe Chaahegi Umr Bhar Yoohin
Uthegi Meri Taraf Pyaar Ki Nazar Yoohin
Main Jaanta Hoon Ki Tu Geir Hai Magar Yoohin
Main Jaanta Hoon Ki Tu Geir Hai Magar Yoohin

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai
Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayaal Aata Hai