Dil jo na keh saka

Dil jo na keh saka
Wahi raaz-e-dil kehne ki raat aayi

Dil jo na keh saka
Wahi raaz-e-dil kehne ki raat aayi
Dil jo na keh saka

Nagma sa koi jaag uttha badan mein
Jhankaar ki si tharthari hain tan mein
Jhankaar ki si tharthari hain tan mein
Pyaar ki inhi dhadakti…
Dhadakti fizaaon mein rahne ki raat aayi

Dil jo na keh saka
Wahi raaz-e-dil kehne ki raat aayi

Ab tak dabi thi ek mauj-e-armaan
Lab tak jo aayi, ban gayi hain toofan
Lab tak jo aayi, ban gayi hain toofan
Baat pyaar ki behakti…
Behakti nigaahon se kehne ki raat aayi

Dil jo na keh saka
Wahi raaz-e-dil kehne ki raat aayi

Guzre na ye shab, khol doon yeh zulfein
Tum ko chhupa lu, moond ke yeh palkein
Tum ko chhupa lu, moond ke yeh palkein
Bekaraar si larazti…
Larazti chhav mein rehne ki raat aayi

Dil jo na keh saka
Wahi raaz-e-dil kehne ki raat aayi

Movie: Bheegi Raat (1965)
Director: Kalidas
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music Composer: Roshan


Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen, was only 38 when she died. Contributing to the family income even as a child, her education was sporadic, but Meena Kumari nurtured her interests and apparently read voraciously, even bringing books to the set. She married the man she loved but apparently suffered abuse at his hands and finally left him. First imbibing alcohol to help with her insomnia, she soon found it difficult to kick the habit. She was eventually diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, a disease that finally took her life. Her tombstone reportedly notes that she died broken-hearted but with no regrets. Singer, poet, actress, what a phenomenal woman! On screen, it’s difficult to look away from a mesmerizing Meena Kumari. Remembering her on the anniversary of her passing. ~ R

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