Bollywood toe-tapper “Gilehriyaan” is different. Jonita Gandhi’s infectious joyous singing takes you on a self-discovery journey with Geeta Phogat, Aamir Khan’s fiery protagonist in “Dangal.” Amitabh Bhattacharya’s beautifully translated lyrics depict a girl full of newfound freedom, her heart a playground for excited squirrels.
As Geeta leaves her village for the city, imagine the sun dappling through the leaves. The daily “Rang Badal Badal Ke” reflects her kaleidoscope of experiences, each leaving her breathless with wonder. Her heart now dances to the “Fudak Fudak Ke” of a thousand unfettered dreams, free of expectations.
Uncertainty tempers exhilaration. She wonders, “Kyun Zara Sa Mausam Sarphira Hai?” whether the world is whimsical or her playful spirit is coloring everything bright. The “Jo Zayka Manmaniyon Ka Hai Wo Kaisa Ras Bhara Hai” line describes the exhilarating and terrifying taste of newfound freedom.
DANGAL (FILM) MOVIE | GILEHRIYAAN SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Rang Badal Badal Ke
After altering hues
Kyun Chehak Rahe Hain Din Dupehriyan
Why are the new days and afternoons giggling?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Fudak Fudak Ke Dhadkanon Ki Chal Rahi Gilehriyan
Why are the heartbeats’ squirrels frolicking?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Rang Badal Badal Ke
After altering hues
Kyun Chehak Rahe Hain Din Dupehriyan
Why are the new mornings and afternoons happily chirping?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Fudak Fudak Ke Dhadkanon Ki Chal Rahi Gilehriyan
Why are the heartbeats’ squirrels jumping?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Zara Sa Mausam Sarphira Hai
Why is the weather a bit whimsical
Ya Mera Mood Maskhara Hai, Maskhara Hai
Or is it just my playful mood?
Jo Zayka Manmaniyon Ka Hai Wo Kaisa Ras Bhara Hai
How juicy is the flavor of these whimsical desires
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Hazare Gulmohar Se Bhar Gayi Hai Khwahishon Ki Tehniyan
Why is my branch of desires filled with thousands of Gulmohar flowers?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Fudak Fudak Ke Dhadkanon Ki Chal Rahi Gilehriyan
Why are the heartbeats’ squirrels frolicking?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Ek Nayi Si Dosti Aasman Se Ho Gayi
A new friendship has formed with the sky
Zameen Mujhse Jal Ke Munh Bana Ke Bole Tu Bigad Rahi Hai
The Earth, disgruntled, makes faces and tells me that I’ve gone astray
Zindagi Bhi Aaj Kal Gintiyon Se Loom Ke
Life is nowadays entwined with numbers
Ganit Ke Aankdon Ke Sath Ek Aadha Sher Padh Rahi Hai
Accompanied by mathematical figures, it recites half a verse
Main Sahi Galat Ke Peeche Chhod Ke Chali Kachehriyan
Leaving behind the courts of right and wrong, I move forward
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Fudak Fudak Ke Dhadkanon Ki Chal Rahi Gilehriyan
Why are the heartbeats’ squirrels jumping?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Zara Sa Mausam Sarphira Hai
Why is the weather a bit whimsical
Ya Mera Mood Maskhara Hai, Maskhara Hai
Or is it just my playful mood?
Jo Zayka Manmaniyon Ka Hai Wo Kaisa Ras Bhara Hai
How juicy is the flavor of these whimsical desires
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Hazare Gulmohar Se Bhar Gayi Hai Khwahishon Ki Tehniyan
Why is my branch of desires filled with thousands of Gulmohar flowers?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
Kyun Fudak Fudak Ke Dhadkanon Ki Chal Rahi Gilehriyan
Why are the heartbeats’ squirrels frolicking?
Main Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na, Janu Na
I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware, I’m unaware…
The English translation reveals the Hindi lyrics’ more profound meanings. It lets you appreciate Bhattacharya’s delicate metaphors, like the “Gulmohar” flowers representing Geeta’s blossoming desires and the “Zameen Mujhse Jal Ke Munh Bana Ke Bole Tu Bigad Rahi Hai” representing the Earth’s disapproval of her rebelliousness.
GILEHRIYAAN MUSIC VIDEO
Masterful direction by Nitesh Tiwari matches the song’s message. The music video’s montage of Geeta’s successes and failures reflects her emotional rollercoaster. Jonita Gandhi’s voice? It represents Geeta’s youthful exuberance, soaring joy, and whispering vulnerability.
| Title | Gilehriyaan |
| Movie | Dangal (film) |
| Singer(s) | Jonita Gandhi |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Amitabh Bhattacharya |
| Music Composer(s) | Pritam |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim |