Sukhwinder Singh performs “Ladki Jaisi” for the album Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. A.R. Rahman composed the music for Irshad Kamil’s lyrics. The song opens by directly comparing a woman to the UPSC exam, stating both are “in difficulty.”
Released: November 12, 2025
Ladki Jaisi
Sukhwinder Singh • From “Tere Ishk Mein”
Lyricist
Irshad Kamil
Composer
A.R. Rahman
Tere Ishk Mein’s Ladki Jaisi Lyrics Translation
The lyrics show how her smile makes his head spin. Other lines explain how she runs him ragged and strangles his daily sleep. This specific comparison shows his combined admiration and stress.
Ho Ladki Jaisi, Ho UPSCShe’s like a girl, she’s like the UPSC
O Baanki Chhori Jo MitaadeOh, that fiery girl who’ll wipe you out
O Dhol Banaade, Ho Jaaye Phir Dum Dum Dum DumShe’ll beat you like a drum, and then it’s all over, dum dum dum dum
Baanki Chhori Hanske DikhaadeIf that fiery girl just cracks a smile
Toh Chakkar GhumaadeShe’ll make your head spin
Nachaaye Phir Tham Tham Tham ThamAnd make you dance to her rhythm, tham tham tham tham
Haye Oh Baanki ChhoriOh, that fiery girl
O Baanki Chhori Jo MitaadeOh, that fiery girl who’ll wipe you out
O Dhol Banaade, Ho Jaaye Phir Dum Dum Dum DumShe’ll beat you like a drum, and then it’s all over, dum dum dum dum
Baanki Chhori Hanske DikhaadeIf that fiery girl just cracks a smile
Toh Chakkar GhumaadeShe’ll make your head spin
Nachaaye Phir Tham Tham Tham ThamAnd make you dance to her rhythm, tham tham tham tham
Ho Ladki Jaisi, Ho UPSC, Difficulty MeinShe’s like a girl, like the UPSC, a total difficulty
O Baanki Chhori UPSC HaiOh, that fiery girl is the UPSC
O Baanki Chhori Sapne Dikhaaye Haye HayeOh, that fiery girl shows you such dreams
Rozana Pe Yeh Role Ummeedon KaThis daily act of giving hope
Reham Nahin Karti,She doesn’t show any mercy,
O Baanki Chhori Taras Nahin KhaatiOh, that fiery girl has no pity
Rail Banaade Haye HayeShe’ll run you completely ragged
Gala Yeh Ghotte Roz Ki Neendon KaAnd strangles your sleep every night
Ho UPSC, Ho Ladki Jaisi,Oh, the UPSC, oh, just like a girl,
O Baanki Chhori Mat Maare Mat MaareOh, fiery girl, don’t torture me, don’t torture me
Banda Re Latka Re, Atka Re, Satka Re HaanA guy’s left hanging, stuck, and losing his mind, yes
Ho UPSC Mat Maare, Mat MaareOh, UPSC, don’t torture me, don’t torture me
Banda Re Latka Re, Atka Re, Satka Re HaanA guy’s left hanging, stuck, and losing his mind, yes
Himmat Karke Padhta Jaa,You gather your courage and keep on studying,
Seedhi-Seedhi Chadhta JaaYou keep climbing straight on up
Naak Mein Dum Kar DeShe makes your life impossible
Ho Ladki Jaisi,She’s like a girl,
Aankh Bhi Nam KardeShe even makes your eyes well up
Ho UPSC,She’s like the UPSC,
Naak Mein Dum KardeShe’ll wear you down completely
Ho Ladki Jaisi,She’s like a girl,
Dard Bhi Jam KardeShe makes the pain freeze inside you
Hosh Udaaye Haaye HaayeShe’ll make you lose your senses
Yeh Naani Yaad Dilaa DegiShe’ll make you beg for mercy
Ho UPSCOh, the UPSC
Ho Ladki Jaisi, Ho UPSCShe’s like a girl, she’s like the UPSC
The song maintains a high-energy, comedic tone throughout this comparison. The man feels he is failing an impossible test that demands constant effort. The meaning of the ‘Ladki Jaisi’ lyrics is found in this energetic complaint about a captivating and overwhelming challenge.
