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

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48 Responses to “Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo by Farida Khanum Mp3”

  1. Vinod Chauhdary Says:

    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

  2. Farhan Kamal Says:

    Thanks Vinod. It certainly is one of the best ghazals. I am glad you found it.

  3. Ashish Asopa Says:

    Thanx a lot for this.

  4. Utpal Says:

    Hey Farhan,

    Thanks a lot for this post..

    One of the best gazal I have ever heard..

    Thanks once again..

    Regards,

    Utpal

  5. mp3 dinle Says:

    truly a wonderful expression. Dear admin, I would send my thanks here. Very helpful

  6. Sudeep Says:

    Awesome song !!!! Thanks a ton for posting it.

  7. Kamran Azam Says:

    Please add more Nice Songs

  8. Farhan Kamal Says:

    I will Kamran. Thanks for the wake up call :)

  9. Santu Roy Says:

    charming songs thanks for lots

  10. ritu Says:

    fantastic thanks

  11. bipbip Says:

    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

  12. Farhan Kamal Says:

    Hey Thanks for the link, I didn’t know about this song and film you mentioned.

  13. Pawan Tayla Says:

    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

  14. Farhan Kamal Says:

    Pawan,
    simpply right click the link and save it on your computer. I just checked and it’s working fine.

  15. Naved Alam Says:

    Thanks Farhan bhai,
    Finally i got original Farida Khaum’s ghazal in mp3 format. And it’s voice quality is also excellent.

  16. Farhan Kamal Says:

    Thanks Naved. I am glad you found it.

  17. GPS Says:

    Hi Farhan,

    Thanks man..

    my mom loved it. :)


    GPS

  18. Mohammad Iftikhar Says:

    Really wonderful ghazal, nice upload Farhan.

  19. NITIN SHARMA Says:

    THANK YOU SO MUCHFOR SHARE THIS GHAZAL WITH US

  20. sumayal Says:

    hiiiiiiiiiii,
    farhan
    thanks alotssssssssss for searching dis ghazal.
    khuda hafiz.

  21. Galib Azim Says:

    Thanks Man..
    Ive searching for a long tym…

    Peace!

  22. Hemant Says:

    Thank you very much….

  23. rik Says:

    awsumm….
    coz ma frnd really like it and afta listening to it um also lovin’ it…

  24. alisha Says:

    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!

  25. javaria Says:

    thanks ….i ve downloaded it from your site..thnks

  26. sanjana Says:

    hi there! thnx a ton for putting up this song…its my dad’s fav n mine too!keep up d gud work!

  27. Rahul Says:

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  28. Shahzaib Ahmed Says:

    Hi Frahaan,

    Thanks for posting this ghazal
    Ive searching for a long tym…
    THANK YOU SO MUCH!keep up d gud work

  29. unknown Says:

    Thanks for posting one of the best gazals.

  30. shipra Dixit Says:

    Thanks lot for posting this song

  31. Ranveer Pratap Says:

    thanks a lot farhan for sharing such a great Gazal with us. Musicality have strength to unite people across borders. I hope it serves this time to everyone.

  32. Farhan Kamal Says:

    I agree and hope that too, Ranveer.

  33. Aftab Hossain Says:

    I am a great fan of Farida ji. Her every gazal makes me enchanted.

  34. ruby Says:

    Hi, Farhan,
    I’ve been looking for this most wonderful ghazal for sometime ……… and can’t believe that i could find both – the mp3 AND the lyrics together. i intend to learn to sing this one soon.
    ThanQ

  35. Farhan Kamal Says:

    You are most welcome Ruby. I am glad you found it !

  36. srijani Says:

    wow!!!i just loved it…thanks a lot [:)]

  37. Love urdu classics Says:

    I have always wanted to know wt this song means. i listen to it with my heart and knew it has some deep and warm feelings and at last i got to know. my urdu is so limited to greetings. Thanks a lot & Allah May bless u.

  38. HussAinAHmed sHAH Says:

    My favourite muuuuuuAAAAHHHH

  39. jai kishan yadav Says:

    thanks a lot farhan for posting this ghazal keep up the good work.

  40. Sajjad Bukhari Says:

    it my most favourite ghazal

  41. kanav kumar mahawar Says:

    it my most favourite ghazal and thanks a lot farhan for posting this ghazal

  42. Ankita Shende Says:

    i love this song…it is so deeply romantic….n’ subtly intense…..

  43. vivek j Says:

    god bless u for this

  44. Salman Yusuf Says:

    very 2 nice means simply fantastic….i think this is one of the most romantic ghazal i heard..all mythanxs n regard to janab Habib Wali Mohd,Farida Khanum sahiba n janab Fayyaz Hashmi for giving us such a wonderful n splendid ghazal ..God Bless Them ever

  45. Alap Alam Says:

    tankz many.

  46. Kiran Says:

    Thanx a ton Farhan. I am a HUGE fan of Old Pakistan music. Could you please include more songs of Sohail Rana and Ahmed Rushdi?? please…..I am so happy that Iam finally able to download this song.Thank you so much.

  47. Dr nishant Says:

    this song was sung by 6 singers but noone can match farida ji thanx to you farhan

  48. Farhan Kamal Says:

    I agree. This song belongs to her :)

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