Rekha Bhardwaj and Sukhwinder Singh sing ‘Paan Ki Dukaan’ from the album O’Romeo. Gulzar writes the lyrics. Vishal Bhardwaj composes the music.
Released: February 6, 2026
Paan Ki Dukaan
Rekha Bhardwaj | Sukhwinder Singh • From “O’Romeo”
Paan Ki Dukaan Lyrics Meaning Rekha Bhardwaj | Sukhwinder Singh | O’Romeo
Gulzar describes a pigeon carrying a silver ring to Juliet’s balcony. The lyrics say: ‘Downstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop, and upstairs is Julie’s home.’ This shows a hidden meeting place.
Aa Hmm Hmm Aa Hmm HmmAa hmm hmm, aa hmm hmm.
Aa Hmm Hmm HurrrAa hmm hmm, hurrr.
Romeo Ne Masti Mein Peeche Ki Basti MeinIn the back alleys, full of mischief, Romeo,
Kal Jo Kabootar Udaayalet a pigeon fly yesterday.
Ud Ke Munderon Se Kachche Baneron SeIt flew over ledges and makeshift rooftops,
Juliet Ki Chhatri Pe Aayaand landed right on Juliet’s umbrella.
Aa Hmm Hmm Aa Hmm HmmAa hmm hmm, aa hmm hmm.
Aa Hmm Hmm HurrrAa hmm hmm, hurrr.
Romeo Ne Masti Mein Peeche Ki Basti MeinIn the back alleys, full of mischief, Romeo,
Kal Jo Kabootar Udaayalet a pigeon fly yesterday.
Ud Ke Munderon Se Kachche Baneron SeIt flew over ledges and makeshift rooftops,
Juliet Ki Chhatri Pe Aayaand landed right on Juliet’s umbrella.
Chaandi Ka Chhalla, Laaya Hai BallaHe’s sent a silver ring, a playful token,
Dil Ka Bana Ke Nishaanetched with the symbol of his heart.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta Thaiya ReTa ta ta thaiya re.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta ThaiyaTa ta ta thaiya.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta Thaiya ReTa ta ta thaiya re.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta ThaiyaTa ta ta thaiya.
Thaiya Thaiya ThaiyaThaiya, thaiya, thaiya.
Oh Maine Chhajja Sajaya Tumhare LiyeOh, I’ve decorated the balcony just for you,
Aur Sharbat Banaya Tumhare Liyeand I’ve made a sweet drink just for you.
Tumhare Liye HaanYes, just for you.
Oh Maine Chhajja Sajaya Tumhare LiyeOh, I’ve decorated the balcony just for you,
Aur Sharbat Banaya Tumhare Liyeand I’ve made a sweet drink just for you.
Saare Gatak Gaye MehmaanBut the guests drank it all down,
Meri Julie Bhi Hairaanand my Julie is left surprised.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta Thaiya ReTa ta ta thaiya re.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta Thaiya ReTa ta ta thaiya re.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta ThaiyaTa ta ta thaiya.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta Thaiya ReTa ta ta thaiya re.
Neeche Paan Ki DukaanDownstairs, there’s a ‘paan’ shop,
Upar Julie Ka Makaanand upstairs is Julie’s home.
Bachke Aana Meri JaanCome carefully, my love.
Ta Ta Ta ThaiyaTa ta ta thaiya.
Thaiya Thaiya ThaiyaThaiya, thaiya, thaiya.
Aa Hmm Hmm Aa Hmm HmmAa hmm hmm, aa hmm hmm.
Aa Hmm Hmm HurrrAa hmm hmm, hurrr.
Paan Ki Dukaan Music Video
Rekha Bhardwaj and Sukhwinder Singh deliver a lively Hindi track. The translation of ‘Paan Ki Dukaan’ lyrics captures the playful romance of secret meetings.