Raat baaki, baat baaki

Raat baaki (whistling)
Baat baaki (whistling)
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do

Raat baaki, baat baaki
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do
Socho na, dekho toh
Dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se

Socho na, dekho toh
Dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se
Raat baaki, baat baaki
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do

Kashti jawaan dil ki toofaan se takra gayi
Manzil mohabbat ki ab toh kareeb aa gayi
Kashti jawaan dil ki toofaan se takra gayi
Manzil mohabbat ki ab toh kareeb aa gayi
Aa dekh le, hain kya maza, dil haar ke

Raat baaki, baat baaki
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do
Socho na, dekho toh
Dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se

Agaaz yeh hain to anjaam hoga haseen
Deewane parwane marne se darte nahin
Agaaz yeh hain to anjaam hoga haseen
Deewane parwane marne se darte nahin
Aye dilruba, khul ke zaraa, mil yaar se

Raat baaki, baat baaki
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do
Socho na, dekho toh
Dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se

Socho na, dekho toh
Dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se
Raat baaki, baat baaki
Hona hain jo, ho jaane do

Movie: Namak Halaal (1982)
Director: Prakash Mehra
Singers: Asha Bhosle, Bappi Lahiri
Lyricist: Anjaan
Music Composer: Bappi Lahiri

This song is a tribute to Parveen Babi, whose death anniversary is on January 20th. An elegant, glamorous woman, who was plagued by mental health issues. However, as the song tells us — Socho na, dekho toh, dekho haan, jaane jaan, mujhe pyaar se — I'd like to think of her as one of the daring few who were free-spirited enough to live life on their terms. Those who knew her well say that she was erudite, articulate and fun to be with. Here's to you, Parveen! ~ S