“Maharaja” is a 1998 duet by Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurthy from the film of the same name. Featuring Govinda and Manisha Koirala, the track’s lyrics are by Sameer and its music by Nadeem-Shravan. It opens by defining the king’s entire story as “Main Tera Deewana, Tu Meri Deewani,” a tale of mutual adoration.
Released: 1998
Maharaja
Kavita Krishnamurthy | Udit Narayan • From “Maharaja”
Lyricist
Sameer
Composer
Nadeem, Shravan
Maharaja’s Maharaja Lyrics Translation
The meaning of the “Maharaja” lyrics is developed through specific lines that redefine power. For instance, “Dil deke jo maange chahat ki nishaani” presents a king who gives his heart before asking for a token of affection. This idea places emotional vulnerability over traditional authority.
The track takes the form of a simple refrain, repeating that this love story is the only “Maharaja ki kahani” that matters. Each verse adds depth to their connection, using imagery like a gust of wind finding its season. The song’s composition roots the grand concept of royalty in an intimate, two-person world.
