KS Chitra – Kehna Hi Kya Lyrics (from Bombay) in English (Translation)
“Kehna Hi Kya Lyrics (from Bombay) in English (Translation) Meaning” is a timeless romantic song from the 1995 Hindi film Bombay, sung beautifully by K.S. Chitra with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Mehboob. The track features Manisha Koirala and Arvind Swamy, picturizing the magic of first love through silent glances and shy emotions, blending Carnatic classical notes with soft. The song became iconic due to Chitra’s ethereal, haunting vocals that capture unspoken love so perfectly, earning it a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, while Rahman’s innovative fusion sound made it a benchmark for Bollywood romance. Its viral appeal endures through covers, reels, and timeless appeal, resonating across generations for evoking pure, wordless passion from Mani Ratnam’s acclaimed film about interfaith love amid riots.
Kehna Hi Kya Lyrics Translation in English
Halchal halchal ho gayi, teri honth hain tere chup
There is a flutter and restlessness, yet your lips remain silent.
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Khalbhal khalbhal ho gayi, teri baithi hai tu kyun chup
You seem uneasy and restless—why are you sitting so quietly?
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Pyaare pyaare chehre lekar de diya ishaara
With your sweet and lovely face, you gave me a hint.
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Dekha teri aankhon ne hai sapna koi pyaara
Your eyes have seen some beautiful dream.
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Humse gori na tu sharma, keh de humse zara
Don’t be shy with me, pretty girl—tell me something.
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Humse gori na tu sharma, keh de humse zara
Don’t be shy with me, pretty girl—just speak to me.
Gumsum gumsum gupchup, gumsum gupchup
Quiet, shy, secretive, softly silent.
Kehna hi kya yeh nain ek anjaan se jo mile
What can these eyes even say when they meet a stranger?
Chalne lage mohabbat ke jaise yeh silsile
Stories of love begin to unfold.
Armaan naye aise dil mein khile
New desires bloom in my heart.
Jinko kabhi main na jaanu
The ones I never knew before.
Woh humse, hum unse kabhi na mile
They never met me, and I never met them.
Kaise mile, dil na jaanu
How our hearts met, I do not know.
Ab kya kare, kya naam le, kaise unhe main pukaru
What should I do, what should I call them, how should I call out to them?
Pehli hi nazar mein kuch hum, kuch tum ho jaate hain yun gum
At the very first glance, you and I both get lost.
Nainon se barse rimjhim rimjhim hum pe pyaar ka saawan
From your eyes, love rains down on me like a gentle monsoon.
Sharm thodi thodi humko aaye toh nazrein jhuk jaaye
I feel a little shy, so my eyes look down.
Sitam thoda thoda hum pe
A little mischief happens to me.
Shaukh hawa bhi kar jaaye
Even the playful breeze teases me.
Aisi chale aanchal ud’de
My scarf starts to fly.
Dil mein ek toofaan uthe
A storm rises in my heart.
Hum toh lutt gaye khade hi khade
I got completely swept away without even moving.
In honthon ne maanga sargam sargam
These lips ask only for melody.
Tu aur tera hi pyaar hai
Only you and your love.
Aankhein dhoondhein hain jisko hardam hardam
My eyes keep searching all the time.
Tu aur tera hi pyaar hai
Only you and your love.
Mehfil mein bhi tanha hai dil aise
Even in a crowd, my heart feels lonely.
Tujhko kho na de, darta hai yeh aise
It is afraid of losing you.
Aaj mili aisi khushi, jhoom uthi duniya yeh meri
Today I found such happiness that my whole world started dancing.
Tumko paaya toh paayi zindagi
When I found you, I found my life.
Kehna hi kya yeh nain ek anjaan se jo mile
What can these eyes even say when they meet a stranger?
Chalne lage mohabbat ke jaise yeh silsile
Stories of love begin to unfold.
Armaan naye aise dil mein khile
New desires bloom in my heart.
Jinko kabhi main na jaanu
The ones I never knew before.
Woh humse, hum unse kabhi na mile
They never met me, and I never met them.
Kaise mile, dil na jaanu
How our hearts met, I do not know.
Ab kya kare, kya naam le, kaise unhe main pukaru
What should I do, what should I call them, how should I call out to them?
Kehna hi kya
What can I even say…
Kehna Hi Kya Song Credits:
| Song | Kehna Hi Kya |
|---|---|
| Album | Bombay |
| Artist | KS Chithra |
| Lyricist | Mehboob |
| Musician | A R Rahman |
| Cast | Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Label | Universal Music India |