Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo by Farida Khanum Mp3
Pakistan’s Ghazal music so deeply romantic, touching and full of soul, that if someone would ask me to pick one favorite, i would certainly won’t be able to do so. Yet, this one ghazal, always always stands out. I am listening to it while I write this and I am engrossed in the romance of the poetry, the melody and lyrics. Nothing, no one ghazal can be compared to this Ghazal which I rate as the Ghazal of all times. Written by Fayyaz Hashmi, the Ghazal is sung by a number of artists. It eventually became popular in India, when it was used in the Bollywood Flick, Monsoon Wedding. Guess our film producer never thought of that. The best thing Mira Nair did, while using it in Monsoon Wedding was to use the version sung by Farida Khanum. Hats off to her!
Coming back to the Ghazal itself. I haven’t read a more beautiful way a poet has expressed the desperation of a lover, who helplessly requests his/her love to stay, stay for the while. This part, Jaan jaati jab uth ke jaate ho tum, in so intensely powerful, the lover expressing the feelings of sheer emptiness and lifelessness for the moment his/her lover departs.
Someone with limited vocabulary like me may not be able to paraphrase the ghazal, so I leave for you too read and let the poetry grow on you. Oh yes, and as always, you can download the free mp3 version of it from below
Download Aaaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo by Farida Khanum
The Lyrics:
Aaj jaane ki zid na karo
Tonight, don’t insist on leaving
Yunhi pehlu mein bethey raho
Sit here close to me
Haaye mar jaayein ge
I will die
Hum to lutt jaayein ge
I will be lost
Aisi baatein kiya na karo
Don’t say such things
Aaj jaane ki zid na karo
Tonight, don’t insist on leaving
Tumhi socho zara
Just ponder for a second
kyu’n na rokein tumhey
Why shouldn’t I stop you?
jaan jaati hai jab uth ke jaatey ho tum
When my life leaves every time you go
tum ko apni qasam jaan-e-jaa’n
I swear to you, my love
baat itni meri maan lo
Listen to my one request
Aaj jaane ki zid na karo
Tonight, don’t insist on leaving
Waqt ki qaed mein zindagi hai magar
Life is trapped in time’s prison but
chand gharriya’n yahi hain jo aazaad hain
These are the few moments that are free
inko khho kar kaheen jaan-e-jaa\’n
By losing them, my love
umr bhar na tarastey raho
Don’t start a life of regret
Aaj jaane ki zid na karo
Tonight, don’t insist on leaving
Kitna masoom aur rangeen hai yeh sama
How innocent and colorful is the weather
husn aur ishq ki aaj me\’raj hai
It is the reign of beauty and love
kal ki kis ko khabar jaan-e-jaa\’n
Who knows what tomorrow will bring
rok lo aaj ki raat ko
Let’s stop this night right here
Aaj jaane ki zid na karo
Tonight, don’t insist on leaving
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hi Frahaan,
Thanks for posting this ghazal (aj jane ki jid na kro on ur blog).I was looking for it. It is one of the best ghazals I have ever heared of. Keep on posting good musical stuff.
Cheers
Vinod Chauhdary
Banaras, India
June 24th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Thanks Vinod. It certainly is one of the best ghazals. I am glad you found it.
August 11th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Thanx a lot for this.
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:22 am
Hey Farhan,
Thanks a lot for this post..
One of the best gazal I have ever heard..
Thanks once again..
Regards,
Utpal
September 27th, 2009 at 7:21 am
truly a wonderful expression. Dear admin, I would send my thanks here. Very helpful
October 15th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Awesome song !!!! Thanks a ton for posting it.
October 16th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Please add more Nice Songs
October 16th, 2009 at 5:21 am
I will Kamran. Thanks for the wake up call
October 29th, 2009 at 11:22 am
charming songs thanks for lots
November 16th, 2009 at 7:59 am
fantastic thanks
November 17th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Translation is not bad.
>>Guess our film producer never thought of that.
Seems like you are a Pakistani. I am Indian and fyi Bollywood was not first to use it in a movie.
Btw this gazal was first sung by Habib Wali Mohammad in Pakistani movie “Badal aur Bijli”. I The movie is before my times but probably from 60s or 70s.
Here is the youtube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cJi4e76iHs
November 17th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Hey Thanks for the link, I didn’t know about this song and film you mentioned.
December 5th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Hi Farhan,
I am not able download the song Aaj jane ki zid na karo – Farida Khanum, please could you help me with the same.
Kind regards, Pawan
December 6th, 2009 at 4:53 am
Pawan,
simpply right click the link and save it on your computer. I just checked and it’s working fine.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Thanks Farhan bhai,
Finally i got original Farida Khaum’s ghazal in mp3 format. And it’s voice quality is also excellent.
December 11th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Thanks Naved. I am glad you found it.
December 19th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Hi Farhan,
Thanks man..
my mom loved it.
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GPS
January 8th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Really wonderful ghazal, nice upload Farhan.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
THANK YOU SO MUCHFOR SHARE THIS GHAZAL WITH US
January 29th, 2010 at 11:00 am
hiiiiiiiiiii,
farhan
thanks alotssssssssss for searching dis ghazal.
khuda hafiz.
February 1st, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Thanks Man..
Ive searching for a long tym…
Peace!
February 16th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Thank you very much….
March 4th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
awsumm….
coz ma frnd really like it and afta listening to it um also lovin’ it…
March 4th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
hey thnx a lot 4 posting ths link…this is my most favourite ghazal evr! hav u heard the remix of it by penn masala? they have done justice 2 it….check it out..good job!