Tarsh Srivastava’s Rahu Ketu album features Shashi Kapoor and Rekha in a theatrical retelling of Hindu mythology. Lyricist Amitosh Nagpal employs street-play humor to recount Vishnu’s deception during Samudra Manthan. Composer Srivastava matches the folk narration with rhythmic beats suited for public performances.
Released: January 1, 2026
Je Rahu Ketu Kaun Hain
Piyush Mishra | Tarsh Srivastava • From “Rahu Ketu”
Rahu Ketu’s Je Rahu Ketu Kaun Hain Hindi Lyrics English Meaning
Amitosh Nagpal compares life to a movie where Rahu and Ketu direct fate, paraphrased as ‘Life hai picture, hum sab actor.’ The song details Svarbhanu’s disguise among gods and subsequent beheading. Repeated lines ‘Asal cheez tera karam hai pyare’ shift focus from celestial forces to human accountability.
Life Hai PictureLife is a movie,
Hum Sab ActorWe’re all actors,
Rahu Ketu Do DirectorAnd Rahu and Ketu are the two directors.
Par Je Rahu Ketu Kaun HainBut who are these Rahu and Ketu?
Abe Khadi Ke Lolak Sun KahaniHey you clueless oaf, listen to the story,
Aur Baja DholakAnd beat the drum.
Mathe Mein Jo Chale MadaniWhen the churning happens in the mind,
Nikle Sundar MakkhanBeautiful butter emerges.
Aise Hi Amrit Ki Khoj MeinJust like that, in the search for ‘amrit’, the elixir of immortality,
Hua Samudra ManthanThe great ‘Samudra Manthan’, the churning of the ocean, took place.
Hua Decide Dev Aur DanavIt was decided the gods and the ‘danav’ demons,
Milke Jor LagayengeWould put their strength together.
Niklega Jo Amrit DonoWhatever elixir emerges, they’ll both,
Ghoont Ghoont Pee JayengeDrink it down, sip by sip.
Ghoont Ghoont Pee Pike HumsabAfter drinking it sip by sip, we’ll all,
Takatwar Ho JayengeBecome incredibly powerful.
Tum Bhi Amar Ho Jaoge BhagwanYou’ll become immortal too, O’ Lord,
Hum Bhi Amar Ho JayengeAnd we’ll become immortal too.
Hum Bhi Amar Ho Jayenge BhagwanWe’ll become immortal too, O’ Lord,
Hum Bhi Amar Ho JayengeWe’ll become immortal too.
Par Devon Ne Socha AgarBut the gods thought, if,
Danav Amar Ho Jayenge TohThe demons become immortal, then,
Kaise Chalegi DuniyaHow will the world even function?
Isliye Vishnu Ji BoleThat’s why Lord Vishnu said,
Kuch Bhi Ho JayeNo matter what happens,
Amrit Toh Hum Devon Ko Hi PilayengeWe’ll make sure only we, the gods, drink the elixir.
Wo Toh Thik HaiThat’s all fine,
Par Je Rahu Ketu Kaun HainBut who are these Rahu and Ketu?
Abe Khadi Ke LolakHey you clueless oaf,
Kahani Khatm Nahi Hui HaiThe story isn’t over yet,
Baja DholakBeat the drum.
Amrit Pine Ki Kar Rakhi ThiTo drink the elixir,
Sab Ne TaiyariEveryone was prepared.
Vishnu Ji Tab Roop Badal KeThat’s when Lord Vishnu changed his form,
Ban Gaye Sundar NariAnd became a beautiful woman.
Naam Mohini Rakha Khud KaShe named herself Mohini,
Sharbat Lage PilaneAnd began serving the sweet drink.
Dekh Mohini Surat SareSeeing Mohini’s face, all the,
Danav Huye DeewaneDemons went completely wild.
Lage Nachne Pike KhakeThey started dancing, drinking, and eating,
Danav Ban Gaye Bomb PatakheThe demons became like live firecrackers.
Unme Ek Tha ParmanuAmong them was one clever demon,
Naam Tha Uska SwarbhanuHis name was Swarbhanu.
Aaya Dhar Bhagwan Ka BhesHe took on the disguise of a god,
Bina Entry Mein Kar PraveshAnd slipped in without an invitation.
Chhod Ke Chai Coffee PastryLeaving the tea, coffee, and pastries,
Pee Gaya Amrit Face To FaceHe drank the elixir face-to-face.
Vishnu Ji Ne Chakra GhumayaLord Vishnu spun his ‘chakra’ discus,
Kaat Diya Sar Dhad Se BhayaAnd cut his head from his body, my friend.
Public Information HetuFor public information,
Ban Gaye Dono Rahu KetuThe two parts became Rahu and Ketu.
Rahu Jaal Bune Maya KeRahu weaves webs of illusion,
Ketu Ke Raste RukaniWhile Ketu’s path is to create obstacles.
Ek Tikaye Ek BhatkayeOne makes you stay, the other leads you astray,
Dono Milkar Rache KahaniTogether, they write the story.
Rache Kahani Rache KahaniThey write the story, they write the story.
Jeevan Ki Naiya Ke ChakkuThey are the paddles of life’s boat,
Jinke Chale SahareWhich moves along with their support.
Aur Dono Bas Uchal TaareAnd the two just keep tossing our fates around,
Dono Bas Uchal TaareThe two just keep tossing our fates around.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Asal Cheez Tera Karam Hai PyareThe real thing is your actions, my dear.
Je Rahu Ketu Kaun Hain Music Video
The Rahu Ketu lyrics meaning centers on actions overriding astrological destiny. Tarsh Srivastava’s composition uses accessible metaphors to present karma philosophy. Lyrics translation services clarify the Hindi wordplay for international audiences.