Song: Ek Nazar Ek Ada, Keemat-e-Dil Aur Hai Kya
Singer: Mohammad Rafi | Film: Raat Ke Raahi (1959)
Lyrics: Vishwamitra Adil | Music: Bipin Dutt-Babul Bose
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One glance, one gesture
What else is the value of the heart?
Ha ha, one glance, one gesture
What else is the value of the heart?
Oh, one glance
Her cheeks are red, her lips are silent.
She may or may not be kind
Tell me, who is she, oh beloved of my heart?
Ah, one glance, one gesture
What else is the value of the heart?
Ah, one glance.
Why is her breath tangled, why is her hand on her heart?
If she has given her heart, then why such hesitation?
If our eyes meet, there will be an impact, oh
One glance, one gesture.
What else is the value of the heart?
Yes, one glance.
What is in her hair, what is on her cheeks?
What is that glance that has fallen asleep, ha ha ha ha
What teasing, what mischief has she done?
Her lips have blossomed, her hair has scattered
Now, take care of yourself, oh.
One glance, one gesture, what else is the value of the heart?
Ha ha, one glance.
Stop, there is no strength in these gestures
You are beautiful, but I am not less either
If you don’t believe, let our eyes meet, oh
One glance, one gesture, what else is the value of the heart?
Ah, one glance, one gesture
What else is the value of the heart, oh?
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
The song “Ek Nazar Ek Ada” is a playful and romantic expression of the power of a single glance and gesture. The singer marvels at the beloved’s beauty and charm, questioning the value of the heart in comparison. The lyrics are filled with light-hearted humor, poetic imagery, and a sense of longing, making the song both enchanting and emotionally resonant. The recurring refrain emphasizes the theme of the heart’s worth and the impact of a glance, creating a timeless and captivating piece.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani