Song Title: Apna Ghar Aur Apni Kahani
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Film: Apna Ghar Apni Kahani (1974)
Lyricist: Qamar Jalalabadi
Music Director: N. Datta
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Today, someone’s life is saying, weeping.
The parting line on the forehead has become silent, even though there’s sindoor (vermilion).
Your own home and your own story, how can the foolish world understand
Your own home and your own story
Having reached the destination, the traveller’s story is so short
How can the foolish world understand, your own home and your own story
The one for whom I learned to live, that person didn’t appreciate it
How can the foolish world understand, your own home and your own story
Carrying their symbol in my lap, I cannot say it’s their symbol
How can the foolish world understand, your own home and your own story
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
“Apna Ghar Aur Apni Kahani” is a deeply moving Bollywood song from the 1974 film of the same name, featuring the soulful voice of Mohammad Rafi. This poignant track explores themes of love, profound loss, and the intricate complexities of human relationships. The lyrics, penned by Qamar Jalalabadi and set to music by N. Datta, vividly portray the emotional turmoil of heartbreak and betrayal. The song’s title, “Apna Ghar Aur Apni Kahani,” beautifully encapsulates the deeply personal and intimate nature of an individual’s life story. The recurring refrain underscores the idea that the world often struggles to comprehend the nuances of personal experiences, making this a timeless classic that resonates with universal feelings of solitude and misunderstood grief.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani