Rekha Bhardwaj sings Challa Chaap Chunariya from the album Daas Dev, featuring Rahul Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hyadri and Richa Chadha. Lyricist Deepak Ramola writes the rustic verses. Composer Sandesh Shandilya offers a playful folk arrangement.
Challa Chaap Chunariya
Rekha Bhardwaj • From “Daas Dev”
Daas Dev’s Challa Chaap Chunariya Hindi Lyrics English Translation
Rekha Bhardwaj describes how the lover’s gaze marks her chunariya with a ring’s print, turning her half‑filled heart into wholeness. She mentions that her youth, like a raw mango, now scents the world with his perfume.
Aadhi Roti Jab KhaaunI only eat half a ‘roti’ ‘flatbread’,
Jab Dedh Karela Hoon MainWhen I’m as bitter as a ‘karela’ ‘bitter gourd’.
Sej Pe Sovan Tab JaaunI only go to my bed to sleep,
Jab Mann Ka Thaila HoyWhen my heart feels like a heavy bag.
Maari Yaar Ne NajariyaMy lover cast his gaze upon me,
Challa Chaap Ri ChunariyaMarking my ‘chunariya’ ‘scarf’ with a ring’s print.
Maari Yaar Ne NajariyaMy lover cast his gaze upon me,
Challa Chaap Ri ChunariyaMarking my ‘chunariya’ ‘scarf’ with a ring’s print.
Sarke Haye Sarakti Jaye Sarakti JayeIt slips away, oh, it just keeps slipping away.
Sarke Haye Sarakti Jaye Sarakti JayeIt slips away, oh, it just keeps slipping away.
Tohe Beech Bazaar Diya Jiya Ee UdhaarI’ve lent you my heart in the middle of the market,
Saiyan Ho Ho Ho Saiyan HoMy beloved, oh my beloved.
Kare Jid Bekaar Thaame Jamuna Ke PaarHe makes useless demands, holding my arm across the Yamuna,
Baiyyan Ho Ho Ho Baiyyan HoOh my arm, oh my arm.
Ho Aadhi Pauni Thodi MainI was just half, three-quarters, or a little something,
Tere Ishq Mein Ho Gayi Poori MainBut I’ve become whole in your love.
Tu Chillam Ka Dhuaan DhuaanYou’re the smoke from a ‘chillam’ ‘clay pipe’,
Uspe Bhang Dhatoori MainAnd I’m the ‘bh@ng’ and ‘dh@toora’ ‘intoxicants’ added to it.
Haye Haye Haye HayeOh my, oh my.
Kiya Hai Hawaale Maine Jiya Yeh SalonaI’ve surrendered this beautiful heart of mine,
Mujhpe Kiya Hai Kya Jaadu TonaWhat kind of magic spell have you cast on me?
Kacchi Kairi Si UmariyaMy youth is like a ‘kacchi kairi’ ‘raw mango’,
Tere Itar Se GujariyaPassing through the scent of your ‘itar’ ‘perfume’.
Mehki Jaye Mehakti Jaye Mehakti JayeIt keeps getting fragrant, it’s blooming with scent.
Mehki Jaye Mehakti Jaye Mehakti JayeIt keeps getting fragrant, it’s blooming with scent.
Aadhi Roti Jab KhaaunI only eat half a ‘roti’ ‘flatbread’,
Jab Dedh Karela Hoon MainWhen I’m as bitter as a ‘karela’ ‘bitter gourd’.
Sej Pe Sovan Tab JaaonI only go to my bed to sleep,
Jab Mann Ka Thaila HoyWhen my heart feels like a heavy bag.
Maari Yaar Ne NajariyaMy lover cast his gaze upon me,
Challa Chaap Ri ChunariyaMarking my ‘chunariya’ ‘scarf’ with a ring’s print.
Maari Yaar Ne NajariyaMy lover cast his gaze upon me,
Challa Chaap Ri ChunariyaMarking my ‘chunariya’ ‘scarf’ with a ring’s print.
Sarke Haye Sarakti Jaye Sarakti JayeIt slips away, oh, it just keeps slipping away.
Sarke Haye Sarakti Jaye Sarakti JayeIt slips away, oh, it just keeps slipping away.
Challa Chaap Ri ChunariyaMarking my ‘chunariya’ ‘scarf’ with a ring’s print,
Sarke Haye Sarakti JayeIt slips away, oh, it just keeps slipping away.
Challa Chaap Chunariya Music Video
The Challa Chaap Chunariya lyrics meaning shows a rustic love that intoxicates the senses. It brings a vivid picture of surrender and transformation.