“Makhna” from “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” (1998) delivers a playful musical duel between its singers. Amit Kumar and Udit Narayan pursue Madhuri Dixit’s character, who is voiced by Alka Yagnik. Lyricist Sameer and composer Viju Shah create an energetic chase.
Released: August 25, 1998
Makhna
Alka Yagnik | Amit Kumar • From “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)”
Makhna Lyrics Translation (from “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)”)
The men command her to “taste the essence” of their love. Alka Yagnik answers that she is a spirited girl who will not be easily caught. Her denials add to the back-and-forth dynamic documented in the lyrics.
Mere Pyar Ka Ras Zara ChakhnaJust taste the essence of my love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Aise Toh Chura Ab Aankh NaDon’t you turn your eyes away now.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Mere Pyar Ka Ras Zara ChakhnaJust taste the essence of my love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Aise Toh Chura Ab Aankh NaDon’t you turn your eyes away now.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Hum Toh Tere Kayal HainI’m completely captivated by you.
Teri Chahat Mein Ghayal HainI’m wounded by my desire for you.
Na Aise Humko Chhod Ke JaDon’t just leave me like this.
Tere Pyar Ka Ras Nahin ChakhnaI don’t want to taste the essence of your love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Tera Dil Tere Paas Hi RakhnaYou can keep your heart to yourself.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Tere Pyar Ka Ras Nahin ChakhnaI don’t want to taste the essence of your love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Tera Dil Tere Paas Hi RakhnaYou can keep your heart to yourself.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Main Toh Hoon Kudi MatwaliI’m a free-spirited girl,
Tere Haath Na Aane Waliand I’m not one you can easily catch.
Deewane Dil Ko Jaake SamjhaGo and explain that to your foolish heart.
Mere Pyar Ka Ras Zara ChakhnaJust taste the essence of my love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Aise Toh Chura Ab Aankh NaDon’t you turn your eyes away now.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Chal Hatt Pare HattGo on, get out of my way.
Arre Pagle DeewaneYou silly, crazy fool.
Ab Kar Mujhe Tang NaStop bothering me now.
Yun Hi TadpaunI’ll just keep making you yearn.
Teri Baahon Mein Na AaunI won’t come into your arms.
Main Toh Chalun Tere Sang NaAnd I’m not going to walk with you.
Chal Hatt Pare HattGo on, get out of my way.
Arre Pagle DeewaneYou silly, crazy fool.
Ab Kar Mujhe Tang NaStop bothering me now.
Yun Hi TadpaunI’ll just keep making you yearn.
Teri Baahon Mein Na AaunI won’t come into your arms.
Main Toh Chalun Tere Sang NaAnd I’m not going to walk with you.
Arre Re Nakhre Na Kar DeewaniHey, stop being so coy, my love.
Likh Meri Prem KahaniLet’s write our love story.
Ae Nakhre Na Kar DeewaniHey, stop being so coy, my love.
Likh Meri Prem KahaniLet’s write our love story.
Ki Choom Loon Mere Paas Toh AaCome closer so I can kiss you.
Tere Pyar Ka Ras Nahin ChakhnaI don’t want to taste the essence of your love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Aise Toh Chura Ab Aankh NaDon’t you turn your eyes away now.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Ek ChingariI’m a spark of fire.
Main Hoon Kanya KunwariI’m an untouched maiden.
Mujhe Aise Toh Pakad NaDon’t you dare try to grab me like that.
Manungi Na AiseI won’t give in so easily.
Bade Dekhe Tere JaiseI’ve seen plenty of guys like you.
Arre Itna Akad NaHey, don’t be so arrogant.
Ek ChingariI’m a spark of fire.
Main Hoon Kanya KunwariI’m an untouched maiden.
Mujhe Aise Toh Pakad NaDon’t you dare try to grab me like that.
Manungi Na AiseI won’t give in so easily.
Bade Dekhe Tere JaiseI’ve seen plenty of guys like you.
Arre Itna Akad NaHey, don’t be so arrogant.
Chahunga Chahunga Tujhe Main JitnaThe way that I will love you,
Koi Chahega Na Utnais more than anyone ever could.
Haan Chahunga Tujhe Main JitnaYes, the way that I will love you,
Koi Chahega Na Utnais more than anyone ever could.
Haseena Aa Gale Se Lag JaBeautiful girl, come and embrace me.
Tere Pyar Ka Ras Nahin ChakhnaI don’t want to taste the essence of your love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Tera Dil Tere Paas Hi RakhnaYou can keep your heart to yourself.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Main Toh Hoon Kudi MatwaliI’m a free-spirited girl,
Tere Haath Na Aane Waliand I’m not one you can easily catch.
Deewane Dil Ko Jaake SamjhaGo and explain that to your foolish heart.
Mere Pyar Ka Ras Zara ChakhnaJust taste the essence of my love.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Aise Toh Chura Ab Aankh NaDon’t you turn your eyes away now.
Oye Makhna Oye MakhnaOh, my darling, oh, my darling.
Makhna Music Video
The song documents a courtship ritual common in 1990s cinema. The woman’s rejections are a test of the man’s persistence, not a final refusal. This context is essential for understanding the “Makhna” lyrics meaning.