Shakuntala Devi, starring Vidya Balan, showcases Shreya Ghoshal’s vocal performance. Priya Saraiya’s lyrics and Sachin-Jigar’s composition establish a tender, whimsical mood for the child’s perspective.
Paheli
Shreya Ghoshal • From “Shakuntala Devi”
Paheli Lyrics Translation – Shakuntala Devi Soundtrack
The daughter requests to lock her mother inside her laughter as a hidden treasure. She describes her mother’s shifting moods from sweet to sharp, causing inner confusion.
Tujhe Qaid Kar Loon MainLet me lock you away,
Apni Hansi Mein Aaright inside my laughter,
Phir Kahin Tu Udd Jaaye Naso you can’t just fly away.
Mera Khilaona TuYou’re my treasured toy,
Rakh Loon Chhupa Ke Mainthat I’ll keep hidden away,
Tujhe Dhoondh Koyi Paaye Naso no one can ever find you.
Teri ParchhaayiI’m your very own shadow,
Tujhe Hi Toh Aayi Hoon Mainand I’ve come just for you,
Mujhse Tu Jyada Chaahein Kyawhat more could you want from me?
Tu Hai KoyiYou’re some kind of,
Paheli Paheli Paheliriddle, a riddle, a riddle,
Maa Bann Ja Naoh, won’t you become my ‘Maa’,
Tu Meri Tu Meri Tu Merijust mine, all mine, only mine?
Tu Hai KoyiYou’re some kind of,
Paheli Paheli Paheliriddle, a riddle, a riddle,
Maa Bann Ja Naoh, won’t you become my ‘Maa’,
Tu Meri Tu Meri Tu Merijust mine, all mine, only mine?
Ta Ra Ri Ra Ra RuTa Ra Ri Ra Ra Ru.
Kabhi Laage MeethiSometimes you seem so sweet,
Tu Kabhi Laage Teekhiand sometimes you seem so sharp,
Aayi Na Meri SamajhI just can’t understand it at all.
Kabhi Laage MeriSometimes you feel like you’re mine,
Toh Kabhi Paraayithen you feel like a stranger,
Jaaun Main Aise Ulajhand I get so tangled up inside.
O Aisa Koi Pal HoOh, I wish there was a moment,
Duniya Ye Door Howhen the world was far away,
Chaahein Dil Mera Ki Tuand my heart just wants you,
Baithe Sirhaaneto sit right by my pillow,
Mere Baalon Ke Sehlaanegently stroking my hair.
Jab Tak Na Neend AayeUntil I finally fall asleep,
Tu Kahin Bhi Na JaayeI don’t want you to go anywhere.
Na ChhodnaDon’t you leave me,
Akeli Akeli Akeliall alone, alone, alone,
Maa Bann Ja Naoh, won’t you become my ‘Maa’,
Tu Meri Tu Meri Tu Merijust mine, all mine, only mine?
Tu Hai KoyiYou’re some kind of,
Paheli Paheli Paheliriddle, a riddle, a riddle,
Maa Bann Ja Naoh, won’t you become my ‘Maa’,
Tu Meri Tu Meri Tu Merijust mine, all mine, only mine?
Haan HoHaan, ho.
Ta Ra Ri Ra Ra RuTa Ra Ri Ra Ra Ru.
Paheli Music Video
Shakuntala Devi’s narrative centers on a child’s possessive bond in the Paheli lyrics translation. This complex relationship forms the essential message about exclusive connection.