Song Title: Raaz-e-Dil Unse Chhupaya Na Gaya
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Film: Apna Banake Dekho (1962)
Lyricist: Asad Bhopali
Music Director: Ravi Shankar Sharma (Ravi)
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My heart’s secret, couldn’t be hidden from them
The fire of love burned so fiercely
Not even a single flame could be extinguished
My heart’s secret, couldn’t be hidden from them.
Initially, they didn’t understand me.
They made my heart ache, they made me yearn.
Our eyes met many times
Yet, our hearts didn’t connect.
The fire of love burned so fiercely.
Not even a single flame could be extinguished.
My heart’s secret, couldn’t be hidden from them.
As our eyes met, they lowered, and words got stuck in my throat.
Indifference turned into love, victory turned into defeat.
Love’s gaze did its work
I couldn’t protect myself from them.
The fire of love burned so fiercely.
Not even a single flame could be extinguished.
My heart’s secret, couldn’t be hidden from them.
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
“Raaz-e-Dil Unse Chhupaya Na Gaya” is a passionate Bollywood classic from the 1962 film Apna Banake Dekho, featuring the legendary voice of Mohammed Rafi. This song expresses the overwhelming power of unrequited or misunderstood love, where the singer’s feelings are too intense to conceal. With poignant lyrics by Asad Bhopali and a compelling musical composition by Ravi, the song beautifully conveys longing, frustration, and the consuming nature of deep emotion. Its recurring lines emphasize love’s irresistible force and the futility of suppressing genuine affection, making it a timeless Hindi romantic ballad.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani