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Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin Lyrics & English Translation

Performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Editor's Note

Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin is a soulful and introspective track that explores the theme of longing and separation. Sung by the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, this song is a beautiful blend of traditional Qawwali and Sufi music. To understand the complete English Translation of this emotional track, read on below.

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Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Mubarak Tumhein
Congratulations on adorning yourself so beautifully
Kam Se Kam Itna Kehna Hamara Karo
At least heed this much of my advice


Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Unka Banna-Sanwarna
Such beautiful adornment, their adornment
Woh Kya Sanwar Gaye Meri Kismet Sanwar Gayi
As they adorned themselves, my destiny became beautiful
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Woh Agar Ban Sanwar Gaye Honge
If they have dressed up and adorned themselves
Dekhne Wale Mar Gaye Honge
The onlookers must have died of awe
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Hazaaron Waade-Shab Usne Is Soorat Se Nibhaye Hain
Thousands of night's promises they have fulfilled in this manner
Kabhi Mehndi Lagayi Hai Kabhi Gesoo Sambhaale Hain
Sometimes applying henna, sometimes managing their tresses
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Mareezon Ka Dam Aankhon Mein Hai Woh Hai Mehv-E-Araish
The patients of love are at their last breath, while she is engrossed in dressing up
Wahaan Hoonthon Ki Laali Hai Yahaan Jaano Ke Laale Hain
There is the redness of her lips, here our very lives are at stake
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Hazaaron Faryaadein Ho Rahi Hain Magar Kisi Par Nazar Nahi Hai
Thousands of pleas are being made, but her gaze falls on none
Woh Mehv Hain Aaine Mein Aise Ke Unko Apni Khabar Nahi Hai
She is so lost in the mirror that she is unaware of herself
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Aaine Mein Har Ada Ko Dekh Kar Kehte Hain Woh
Looking at every graceful gesture in the mirror, she says
Aaj Yeh Dekhenge Hum Kis Kis Ki Aayi Hui
Today I will see whose death has arrived (who will fall for me)
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment
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Sajne Ke Waqt Yeh Bhi Zara Dekhte Nahi
While dressing up, she doesn't even notice
Aaina Dekhta Hai Unhein Kis Nigah Se
With what a longing gaze the mirror looks at her
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Unhein Aaraish-E-Gesoo Se Matlab
She only cares about the adornment of her hair
Koi Deewana Ho Jaaye Bala Se
Even if someone goes mad for her, she couldn't care less
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
Their adornment, such beautiful adornment


Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Mubarak Tumhein
Congratulations on adorning yourself so beautifully
Kam Se Kam Itna Kehna Hamara Karo
At least heed this much of my advice
Chaand Sharmaa Jaayega Chaandni Raat Mein
The moon will feel shy in the moonlit night
Yoon Na Zulfon Ko Apni Sanwaara Karo
Do not adorn your hair like this


Yeh Tabassum Yeh Aariz Yeh Roshan Jabeen Bhi
This smile, these cheeks, this radiant forehead too
Yeh Ada Yeh Nigahein Yeh Zulfen Haseen
This grace, these eyes, this beautiful hair
Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin
Lest the mirror itself casts an evil eye on you
Jaan-E-Jaan Apna Sadqa Utaara Karo
My love, perform an offering to ward off the evil eye from yourself


Dil To Kya Cheez Hai Jaan Se Jaayenge
What is a mere heart? People will lose their lives
Maut Aane Se Pehle Hi Mar Jaayenge
They will die even before death arrives
Yeh Ada Dekhne Wale Loot Jaayenge
Those who see this grace will be utterly ruined (in love)
Yoon Na Hans Hans Ke Dilbar Ishaara Karo
Do not make gestures while laughing like this, my love


Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat…
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity...
Har Ada Mastana Sir Se Paaon Tak Chhayi Hui
Every intoxicating grace covers her from head to toe
Uff! Teri Kaafir Jawaani Josh Mein Aayi Hui
Uff! Your merciless youth is in full bloom
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Bismil Ka Khuda Hafiz Qaatil Ka Khuda Hafiz
May God protect the wounded, may God protect the killer
Tum Jis Pe Nazar Daalo Us Dil Ka Khuda Kaafi Hai
Whomever you cast your gaze upon, God is the only savior for that heart
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Andaaz Apne Dekhte Hain Aaine Mein Woh
She watches her own styles in the mirror
Aur Yeh Bhi Dekhte Hain Koi Dekhta Na Ho
And she also makes sure that no one else is watching
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Dil Churaane Ki Ada Khaas Hua Karti Hai
The art of stealing hearts is always quite special
Dekh Lete Hain Woh Deeda-E-Nazar Se
She glances carefully from the corner of her eyes
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Zara Unki Shokhi To Dekhiye
Just look at her mischief
Liye Zulfein Kham-Shuda Haathon Mein
Holding her curled locks in her hands
Mere Paas Aake Dheeme Se
She came near me and softly
Mujhe Saanp Keh Ke Dara Diya!
Scared me by calling them snakes!
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Dil Mera Le Kar Yeh Zaalim Ne Kaha
After taking my heart, this cruel one said
Jao Rasta Lo Tumhara Kuch Nahi!
Go on your way, nothing belongs to you here!
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Angdaai Le Ke Usne Mujh Par Khumaar Daala
Stretching her body lazily, she cast a spell of intoxication on me
Zaalim Ki Is Ada Ne Bas Mujhko Maar Daala
This grace of the cruel one simply killed me
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Angdaai Bhi Woh Lene Na Paaye Utha Ke Haath
She couldn't even finish stretching with raised hands
Dekha Mujhe To Chhod Diye Muskara Ke Haath
When she saw me, she dropped her hands with a smile
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat
What a calamity! This grace is an absolute calamity


Yeh Ada Dekhne Wale Loot Jaayenge
Those who see this grace will be utterly ruined (in love)
Yoon Na Hans Hans Ke Dilbar Ishaara Karo
Do not make gestures while laughing like this, my love


Fikr-E-Uqba Ki Masti Utar Jaayegi
The worry of the afterlife will fade away
Tauba Tooti To Kismet Sanwar Jaayegi
If your vow of abstinence breaks, your destiny will flourish
Tumko Duniya Mein Jannat Nazar Aayegi
You will see paradise right here in this world
Shaikh Ji Mai-Kade Ka Nazaara Karo
O Preacher, just take a look at the tavern
Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Mubarak Tumhein
Kam Se Kam Itna Kehna Hamara Karo

Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Unka Banna-Sanwarna
Woh Kya Sanwar Gaye Meri Kismet Sanwar Gayi
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Woh Agar Ban Sanwar Gaye Honge
Dekhne Wale Mar Gaye Honge
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Hazaaron Waade-Shab Usne Is Soorat Se Nibhaye Hain
Kabhi Mehndi Lagayi Hai Kabhi Gesoo Sambhaale Hain
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Mareezon Ka Dam Aankhon Mein Hai Woh Hai Mehv-E-Araish
Wahaan Hoonthon Ki Laali Hai Yahaan Jaano Ke Laale Hain
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Hazaaron Faryaadein Ho Rahi Hain Magar Kisi Par Nazar Nahi Hai
Woh Mehv Hain Aaine Mein Aise Ke Unko Apni Khabar Nahi Hai
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Aaine Mein Har Ada Ko Dekh Kar Kehte Hain Woh
Aaj Yeh Dekhenge Hum Kis Kis Ki Aayi Hui
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna
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Sajne Ke Waqt Yeh Bhi Zara Dekhte Nahi
Aaina Dekhta Hai Unhein Kis Nigah Se
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Unhein Aaraish-E-Gesoo Se Matlab
Koi Deewana Ho Jaaye Bala Se
Unka Banna-Sanwarna Aisa Banna-Sanwarna

Aisa Banna-Sanwarna Mubarak Tumhein
Kam Se Kam Itna Kehna Hamara Karo
Chaand Sharmaa Jaayega Chaandni Raat Mein
Yoon Na Zulfon Ko Apni Sanwaara Karo

Yeh Tabassum Yeh Aariz Yeh Roshan Jabeen Bhi
Yeh Ada Yeh Nigahein Yeh Zulfen Haseen
Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin
Jaan-E-Jaan Apna Sadqa Utaara Karo

Dil To Kya Cheez Hai Jaan Se Jaayenge
Maut Aane Se Pehle Hi Mar Jaayenge
Yeh Ada Dekhne Wale Loot Jaayenge
Yoon Na Hans Hans Ke Dilbar Ishaara Karo

Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat…
Har Ada Mastana Sir Se Paaon Tak Chhayi Hui
Uff! Teri Kaafir Jawaani Josh Mein Aayi Hui
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Bismil Ka Khuda Hafiz Qaatil Ka Khuda Hafiz
Tum Jis Pe Nazar Daalo Us Dil Ka Khuda Kaafi Hai
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Andaaz Apne Dekhte Hain Aaine Mein Woh
Aur Yeh Bhi Dekhte Hain Koi Dekhta Na Ho
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Dil Churaane Ki Ada Khaas Hua Karti Hai
Dekh Lete Hain Woh Deeda-E-Nazar Se
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat


Zara Unki Shokhi To Dekhiye
Liye Zulfein Kham-Shuda Haathon Mein
Mere Paas Aake Dheeme Se
Mujhe Saanp Keh Ke Dara Diya!
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Dil Mera Le Kar Yeh Zaalim Ne Kaha
Jao Rasta Lo Tumhara Kuch Nahi!
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Angdaai Le Ke Usne Mujh Par Khumaar Daala
Zaalim Ki Is Ada Ne Bas Mujhko Maar Daala
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat


Angdaai Bhi Woh Lene Na Paaye Utha Ke Haath
Dekha Mujhe To Chhod Diye Muskara Ke Haath
Kya Qayamat! Yeh Ada Hai Yeh Ada Kya Qayamat

Yeh Ada Dekhne Wale Loot Jaayenge
Yoon Na Hans Hans Ke Dilbar Ishaara Karo

Fikr-E-Uqba Ki Masti Utar Jaayegi
Tauba Tooti To Kismet Sanwar Jaayegi
Tumko Duniya Mein Jannat Nazar Aayegi
Shaikh Ji Mai-Kade Ka Nazaara Karo
आइसा बाना संवारना मुबारक तुम्हें
कम से कम इतना कहना हमारा करो

आइसा बाना संवारना उनका बाना संवारना
वो क्या संवार गए मेरी किस्मत संवार गई
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

वो अगर बन संवार गए होंगे
देखने वाले मर गए होंगे
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

हज़ारों वादे-शब उन्होंने इस सूरत से निभाए हैं
कभी मेहंदी लगाई है कभी गेसू संभाले हैं
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

मारीज़ों का दम आंखों में है वो है मेव-ए-अरैश
वहां होठों की लाली है यहां जानो के लाले हैं
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

हज़ारों फर्यादें हो रही हैं मगर किसी पर नज़र नहीं है
वो मेव हैं आइने में ऐसे कि उनको अपनी ख़बर नहीं है
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

आइने में हर अदा को देखकर कहते हैं वो
आज यह देखेंगे हम किस-किस की आयी हुई
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

आइने में

सजने के वक्त यह भी ज़रा देखते नहीं
आइना देखता है उन्हें किस निगाह से
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

उन्हें आरैश-ए-गेसू से मतलब
कोई दीवाना हो जाए बाला से
उनका बाना संवारना आइसा बाना संवारना

आइसा बाना संवारना मुबारक तुम्हें
कम से कम इतना कहना हमारा करो
चांद शमार जाएगा चांदनी रात में
यूं ना जुल्फों को अपनी संवार करो

यह तबस्सुम यह आरिज यह रोशन जेबिन भी
यह अदा यह निगाहें यह जुल्फें हसीन
आइने की नज़र लग ना जाए कहीं
जाने-जान अपना सदक़ा उतारा करो

दिल तो क्या चीज़ है जान से जाएंगे
मौत आने से पहले ही मर जाएंगे
यह अदा देखने वाले लूट जाएंगे
यूं ना हंस हंस के दिलबर इशारा करो

क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत…
हर अदा मस्तान सिर से पांव तक छायी हुई
उफ़! तेरी क़ाफ़िर जवानी जोश में आयी हुई
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

बिस्मिल का ख़ुदा हफ़ीज़ क़तिल का ख़ुदा हफ़ीज़
तुम जिस पर नज़र दालो उस दिल का ख़ुदा काफ़ी है
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

आंदाज़ अपने देखते हैं आइने में वो
और यह भी देखते हैं कोई देखता न हो
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

दिल चुराने की अदा ख़ास हुआ करती है
देख लेते हैं वो दीदार-ए-नज़र से
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत


ज़रा उनकी शोख़ी तो देखिए
लिए जुल्फें खम-शूदा हाथों में
मेरे पास आ कर धीमे से
मुझे सांप कह के डारा दिया!
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

दिल मेरा ले कर यह ज़ालिम ने कहा
जाओ रास्ता लो तुम्हारा कुछ नहीं!
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

अंगड़ाई ले कर उसने मुझ पर खुमार डाला
ज़ालिम की इस अदा ने बस मुझको मार डाला
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत


अंगड़ाई भी वो लेने न पाए उठ के हाथ
देखा मुझे तो छोड़ दिए मुस्करा के हाथ
क्या क़यामत! यह अदा है यह अदा क्या क़यामत

यह अदा देखने वाले लूट जाएंगे
यूं ना हंस हंस के दिलबर इशारा करो

फ़िक्र-ए-उक्बा की मस्ती उतर जाएगी
तौबा टूटी तो किस्मत संवार जाएगी
तुमको दुनिया में जन्नत नज़र आएगी
शेख जी मैकड़े का नज़ारा करो

Deep Dive Context

Everything you need to know about the track.

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What is the song Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin actually about?

Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin is a song about the pain of separation and the longing for a loved one.

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Who is the singer and lyricist of Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin?

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan wrote and performed this track.

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What is the musical genre of Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin?

The musical genre of Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin is Qawwali.

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Is Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin a fast-paced track or a slow melody?

Aaine Ki Nazar Lag Na Jaye Kahin is a slow and melancholic melody.