Mohammed Rafi’s ‘Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi’ from the 1960 album ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’ stars Bharat Bhushan and Madhubala. Sahir Ludhianvi’s lyrics and Roshan’s composition frame a chance meeting under rain that lingers for decades.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi
Mohammed Rafi • From “Barsaat Ki Raat (1960 )”
Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi Lyrics Translation Mohammed Rafi | Barsaat Ki Raat (1960 )
Ludhianvi contrasts fire and water in ‘Aag Paani Mein Lagaate Hue Haalaat Ki Raat.’ Rafi sings of a red scarf wrung out, its motion compared to an arrow striking the heart.
Zindagi Bhar NahinI won’t forget it for a lifetime,
Bhoolegi Wo Barsaat Ki RaatThat memorable rainy night.
Ek Anjaan Haseena SeWith an unknown beauty,
Mulaakaat Ki RaatThe night of our encounter.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin BhoolegiI won’t forget it for a lifetime.
Haay Wo ReshamiOh, from those silken tresses,
Zulfon Se Barasata PaaniThe water raining down.
Haay Wo ReshamiOh, from those silken tresses,
Zulfon Se Barasata PaaniThe water raining down.
Phool Se GaalonOn her flower-like cheeks,
Pe Ruk Ne Ko Tarasata PaaniThe water longed to stay.
Dil Mein ToofaanRaising a storm in the heart,
Uthaate HueWhile stirring up…
Dil Mein ToofaanRaising a storm in the heart,
Uthaate Hue Jazbaat Ki RaatA night of emotions stirring up a storm.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin BhoolegiI won’t forget it for a lifetime.
Dar Ke Bijali SeScared of the lightning,
Achaanak Wo Lipatana Us KaShe suddenly clung to me.
Aur Phir SharmAnd then, with shyness,
Se Balkhake Simatana Us KaShe recoiled and pulled away.
Kabhi Dekhi NaNever seen before,
Suni Aisi HoNor ever heard of…
Kabhi Dekhi NaNever seen before,
Suni Aisi Tilismaat Ki RaatA night of such magic, never heard of.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin BhoolegiI won’t forget it for a lifetime.
Surkh Aanchal KoHer red scarf,
Daba Kar Jo Nichoda Us NeWhen she pressed and wrung it out.
Surkh Aanchal KoHer red scarf,
Daba Kar Jo Nichoda Us NeWhen she pressed and wrung it out.
Dil Pe Jalata HuaBurning upon my heart,
Ek Teer Sa Chhoda Us NeShe shot an arrow-like glance.
Aag Paani MeinSetting fire in the water,
Lagaate HueWhile igniting the…
Aag Paani MeinSetting fire in the water,
Lagaate Hue Haalaat Ki RaatA night of circumstances that set fire in the water.
Zindagi BharFor a lifetime,
Nahin BhoolegiI won’t forget it.
Mere Naghmon MeinIn my melodies,
Jo Basati Hai Wo Tasveer Thi WoShe was the very image that dwells there.
Naujavaani Ke HaseenOf my youth’s beautiful…
Khwaab Ki Tabeer Thi WoShe was the realization of that dream.
Aasmanon Se Utar Aai HoAs if descended from the skies,
Aasmanon Se UtarDescended from the skies,
Aai Thi Jo Raat Ki RaatThe night she came down to me.
Zindagi Bhar NahinFor a lifetime,
Bhoolegi Wo Barsaat Ki RaatThat rainy night won’t be forgotten.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin BhoolegiI won’t forget it for a lifetime.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi Music Video
The ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’ soundtrack popularized this ghazal’s lyrics meaning, where a momentary encounter defines lifelong memory. Ludhianvi’s verses position the woman as both muse and unreachable dream.