Song: Meri Mohabbat Pak Mohabbat
Singer: Mohammad Rafi | Film: April Fool (1970)
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Composers: Shankar-Jaikishan
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My love is holy, and as pure as the dust of this earth.
I fear you might fall in love, so please be cautious, my lord.
East, west, north, south, there is no limit to my love.
My love is so high, like that of Ram and Rahim (divine figures).
My love is holy, and as pure as the dust of this earth.
I fear you might fall in love, so please be cautious, my lord.
By getting you, I have found a destination more beautiful than heaven.
I have sworn to die for your love.
My love is holy, and as pure as the dust of this earth.
I fear you might fall in love, so please be cautious, my lord.
Please be cautious, my lord.
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
In conclusion, the song “Meri Mohabbat Paak Mohabbat” is a beautiful expression of unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with the beloved but fears that reciprocating these feelings would bring pain. The song is a delicate balance of passion and fear, expressed through poetic and evocative language. The repeated refrain “bach-bach ke chalna huzoor” creates a haunting melody and emphasizes the underlying anxiety of the lover.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani