Sukhwinder Singh and Vishal Dadlani deliver high-energy vocals for ‘Phir Dhan Te Nan’ from the album Kuttey, starring Tabu and Naseeruddin Shah. Gulzar’s lyrics and Vishal Bhardwaj’s composition create a playful warning about deceptive charm.
Released: January 10, 2023
Phir Dhan Te Nan
Sukhwinder Singh | Vishal Dadlani • From “Kuttey”
Kuttey’s Phir Dhan Te Nan Hindi Lyrics English Translation
Gulzar describes eyes as ‘daylight robbers’ who steal through dark glances. The comparison to ‘shards of broken glass’ emphasizes their sharp, dangerous appeal in Vishal Bhardwaj’s rhythm-driven arrangement.
Khote Khote Khote KhoteWicked, wicked, wicked, wicked,
Khote Khote NainThese eyes are so shifty.
Khote Khote Khote Khote NainThese wicked, shifty eyes.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote Tote Tote NainLike shards of broken glass, these eyes are sharp.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote NainThey’re like shards of broken glass.
Khote Khote Khote KhoteWicked, wicked, wicked, wicked,
Khote Khote NainThese eyes are so shifty.
Khote Khote Khote Khote NainThese wicked, shifty eyes.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote Tote Tote NainLike shards of broken glass, these eyes are sharp.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote NainThey’re like shards of broken glass.
Khote Hain Khote Tere NainYour eyes are truly deceitful.
Khote Khote Khote KhoteWicked, wicked, wicked, wicked,
Khote Khote NainThese eyes are so shifty.
Khote Khote Khote Khote NainThese wicked, shifty eyes.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tere NainYour eyes are shards of glass.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote Tote Tote NainLike shards of broken glass, these eyes are sharp.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tote NainThey’re like shards of broken glass.
Hey Khote Hain Khote Tere NainHey, your eyes are truly deceitful.
Kaanch Ke Tote Tere NainYour eyes are shards of glass.
Din Dahaade Ki Yeh DakaitiyanThis is a daylight robbery,
Loot Leti Hain Kaali AnkhiyanAs these dark eyes steal everything.
Aaye Haaye Maar Gaye NainOh, these eyes are the death of me!
Phir Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThen comes that rhythmic pulse,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse,
Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Te NanRinging out with the beat,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse.
Jhoothe Hain Jhoothe HainThey’re liars, they’re liars.
Kaale Kalute HainThey’re dark and deceptive.
Surme Lagate Hain DonoThey’ve both put on ‘kohl’ to hide their lies.
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse.
Ho Aji Gairon Ko Loota HaiHey, they’ve robbed strangers,
Apno Ko Loota HaiAnd they’ve robbed their own.
Sapne Dikhate Hain DonoThey both just show you fake dreams.
Neele Neele Nain NukilePointy, deep blue eyes,
Oye Honth Laga Ke Dono Pee LeHey, drink them both up with your lips.
Tez Dhaar Ki Do KatariyanThey’re like two sharp daggers,
Loot Leti Hain Kaali AnkhiyanAs these dark eyes steal everything.
Aaye Haaye Maar Gaye NainOh, these eyes are the death of me!
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse,
Dhan Te Nan Te Ne Te NeThat rhythmic pulse.
Phir Dhan Te Nan Music Video
Phir Dhan Te Nan lyrics translation reveals how enchantment masks risk. Sukhwinder Singh’s delivery amplifies Gulzar’s metaphor of eyes as thieves in this Kuttey soundtrack piece.