Song Title: Chhun Chhun Karti Aayi Chidiya
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Film: Ab Dilli Door Nahin (1967)
Lyricist: Shailendra
Music Composer: Dattaram Wadkar
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The little bird came chirping, bringing a grain of lentils.
The peacock also came, the crow came, the mouse came, and the monkey came.
Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, The little bird came chirping
Bringing a grain of lentils, the peacock also came, the crow came.
The mouse came, the monkey came, the little bird came chirping.
When the little bird queen is hungry, she will cook moong dal.
Oh, when the little bird queen is hungry, she will cook moong dal
The crow will bring bread and feed you, the peacock also came, the crow came.
The mouse came, the monkey came (Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep.
The little bird came chirping.
While walking, we will meet a bear, we will say, dance Kalu
Munna will play the drum, the bear will dance, the peacock also came, the crow came.
The mouse came, the monkey came (Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep).
The little bird came chirping.
Let’s go as a wedding party together – 2), I will be Munna’s elephant,
I will go straight to Delhi, and bring your bride.
The peacock also came, the crow came, the mouse came, the monkey came.
(Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep)
The little bird came chirping, bringing a grain of lentils.
The peacock also came, the crow came, the mouse came, the monkey came.
(Cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep, cheep), the little bird came chirping.
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
“Chhun Chhun Karti Aayi Chidiya” is a delightful and imaginative children’s song from the 1967 film Ab Dilli Door Nahin, sung by the iconic Mohammed Rafi. This charming track paints a vivid picture of various animals—a bird, peacock, crow, mouse, and monkey—gathering playfully. With its simple language and repetitive, catchy phrases by Shailendra and cheerful music by Dattaram Wadkar, the song is highly enjoyable and easy for children to learn. It beautifully promotes themes of community, friendship, and shared joy among diverse creatures, making it a beloved Hindi classic for kids.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani