When Katrina met a shark

She developed a fear of that particular marine species during the shoot of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Katrina Kaif has a new-found fear. And no, it's not about never having a second chance at love. Reportedly, the actress has developed Selachophobia, fear of sharks. In Zinadagi Na Milegi Dobara, Katrina plays a diving instructor. Initially, she was very enthusiastic to indulge in the sport, until of course her first brush with a shark.

Our source told us, "Katrina had no idea what awaited her in the sea. When she was offered the role of Laila, the sexy diving instructor in Excel Entertainment's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, she was very excited to start shooting. Closer to the start of filming, Katrina, had a private instructor, who trained her in deep sea diving, at Otters Club, in Bandra.

She was under the impression that 'this is easy' as all she had to do was practice to breath in the deep-end of the pool. But when she landed up for the actual shoot, she was in shock. During the shoot, the weather was acting up. There was a storm at sea. Two hours into sailing, the instructor asked her to jump into the sea.

When she looked up, everyone was frantically gesturing to her. She thought they were making fun of her. She swam around, mesmerized by the aquatic life. After the shoot, the crew confessed to her that when she took her first dip, a shark passed from above her. She was shocked that nobody told her to get out of the water. The thought of the incident alone was enough to mortify her."

When contacted, Katrina said, "When Zoya had told me about my character, I had to practice deep sea diving. So, I went to Otter's Club in Bandra with a coach. In the swimming pool, I ventured into the deep-end. I even sat there and practiced, but nothing prepared me for the big ocean.

We were shooting for three days to get the shot right and I lost about 3kg due to the mental strain and fear. I was really scared. In the shot, I am supposed to hold Hrithik's hand and walk, but if you look closely, I was clutching his hand because I was scared."

Big B is Rajnikanth's friend in need

It was on good friend Amitabh Bachchan's advice, who has been monitoring Rajinikanth's health, that the superstar flew down to Singapore for treatment.

They are competition to each other. Each is as magnanimous as the other and yet they are close friends and acquaintances. Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan go back a long way, to the 1983 hit Andhaa Kaanoon.

The two actors have been thick ever since, from sharing opinions for hours on each others' films to discussing and overseeing illnesses or issues in life. With such a flourishing relationship, when Rajinikanth was hospitalised, it was Big constantly in touch with his wife Latha and his doctors who suggested Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore for Rajini's better treatment of renal failure.

May be it's the unsatisfactory condition of Indian hospitals and also personal experience at the Singapore hospital ( Amar Singh was also admitted to the hospital for kidney transplant) that Bachchan suggested it.

Not only did he recommend the hospital but also personally spoke to the doctors there. A source close to Rajinikanth's family confirms. "Rajiniji has been diagnosed with renal failure leading to kidney complications. Rajiniji's family is indebted to Amitji for recommending the treatment in Singapore."

Big B too confirmed that he recommended Rajini a treatment from a Singapore hospital. "I've been talking to Rajini and his wife Latha on his condition and on his welfare regularly. Latha wanted to take him out and asked me to recommend a destination. Of the many options that came up, I suggested Singapore."

Speaking about his warm relationship with Rajinikanth, Bachchan says, "He's so down-to-earth! How he remains that way with the kind of fan-following, is a mystery. And his wife has been a wonderful support. She has brought up their children so well. We discuss issues with each other.

Himesh to take on SRK this Diwali

With his forthcoming release Damadamm to release alongside RA.One, the singer-turned actor believes this one will get him back in the Bollywood race

Himesh Reshammiya after the much-publicised remake Karzzz, vanished from the Bollywood calendar completely. The reason for this could well be attributed to a fight over his film Kajraare. However, the singer-turned-actor, undaunted, came back with his production house HR Musik. And this Diwali, he is all set to re-launch himself with Damadamm. A comedy caper that he believes will "get me back into the race."

The problem, here, lies in the release date Diwali. That's exactly the day when SRK's ambitious project RA.One is scheduled to hit the screen. However, Himesh seems to be least bothered about the very fact. "There can be no comparison," says Himesh, adding, "Shah Rukh Khan is the Baadshah of Bollywood and RA.One will surely be the best film this year. Damadamm is a sweet comedy and there is always room for watching a feel good entertainer on Diwali. And I'm sure it will do well."

Our source, however believes that releasing a comedy this Diwali, could be one of the best decisions Himesh has taken so far. "While Damadamm will be releasing opposite RA.One, it can be noted that unlike the last five years (Garam Masala, Golmaal, Golmaal Returns, All The Best and Golmaal 3), his will be the only comedy film releasing this Diwali."

He further informs, "The publicity of the film will start in July and continue for three months. The film was earlier made by a corporate house but Himesh has now taken over the film and is planning a grand release for it."

Speaking about the film, Himesh says, "I've been huge Hrishikesh Mukerjee fan and wanted to do a truly entertaining light hearted comedy. After Aap Kaa Suroor, the fate of my other films were not as encouraging but Damadamm is a very well written comedy and I'm sure director Swapna Waghmare Joshi will surprise everyone with this film. In one word if I have to describe Damadamm then I will say that the performances the music and the script reflect sincerity. I think for a feel good entertainer, Diwali is probably the best time for release I could have asked for. The music of Damadamm will be released by my company HR Musik and you will find a completely different Himesh in every song."

Salman Khan in trouble again

The actor may have unwittingly bought land which legally cannot be bought or sold as it belongs to the entire village.

On Thursday, more than 250 villagers gathered at the talathi's office in Panvel, protesting what they say is an illegal sale of their land to a political leader and actor Salman Khan.

The actor, who is embroiled in two other court cases, may be looking at a protracted legal battle again, because according to the rule book, buying or selling of land which belongs to any village is a cognisable offence.

The sleepy Vaje village near Panvel, home to 307 families, is putting up a spirited fight for 83 acres of surplus land they were given by the government to be tilled.

The Panch along with the villagers were joint custodians of this land till it was sold off to Congress leader Harbhans Singh and Salman. Villagers allege they were conned into parting with their land by the Panch, who convinced them that the alternative to selling was allowing the government to confiscate the land.

"The government gave the land to poor farmers for cultivation. Sometime back our Panch told us that government was planning to take the land back and in order to meet the expenses of putting up a fight, we need to sell a part of the land.

Recently we found out that 2.5 acres of the land had been sold to actor Salman Khan without even seeking any clearance from us, which is mandatory. Nobody knows where the money went," said Vishnu Patil, a resident of the village.

The villagers allege that the remaining 81 acres was also sold off unscrupulously. "The Panch gave us the same story and we agreed assuming that it was in our interest. We were conned into signing documents.

It was much later that we found out that the land was being sold to a political bigwig for profit," said Ganesh Patil, another resident, adding, "Though we did get some money from the second sale, we are all against letting outsiders grab it. We want all our land back."

The resolute villagers have filed complaints with Collector of Raigadh district who in turn has ordered an inquiry into the transactions. The inquiry is based on a circular dated January 2009 issued by the Raigadh District Collector, which says this about the vast tracts of lands owned by villages: "Since names of all the villagers cannot be put on the land records only names of Panch are put on them.

However, it has come to our notice that Panch or their kins sell off such land claiming to be theirs. These vast stretches of land are for the benefit for of public at large and not property of handful of people."

It further states, "It has been found that not only such sales have taken place but local Talathis and Circle Officers have given clearances to such sales. In some cases even the names of new owners have been added to land records.

This is a cognisable offence. In future no such sale or purchases should be allowed and would be considered as offences and action would be taken."

The panch however claims to be ignorant of the existence of any such rule. Bhagwan Patil, a member of the Panch, said, "We had no clue this circular. We are uneducated villagers. The officials who registered the names of new owners should have at least warned us. If we are being held responsible for this, so should they."

Patil also maintained that the decision to sell the land was taken in order to meet the expenses incurred during taking care of government formalities. "Every penny from both the sales was accounted for," he added.

The 7/12 land extract bearing Salman Khan's name
The Collector's office confirmed that an inquiry has been ordered. "Land belonging to the entire village cannot be sold or bought. In this case the villagers allege that they were conned by the Panch. Now we are hearing out the villagers, next we will question the Panch and buyers," said Chandrasen Pawar, Nayab Tehsildar of Panvel.

"We will finish the inquiry and recommend for both the deals to be scrapped. There is no doubt that the deals are in violation of the law," said a senior revenue department's official.

When Mumbai Mirror contacted Harbhans Singh, he said, "I had no idea of any such law. The deal was cleared by the then Tehsildar and even our name is on 7/12 extracts. I have paid the entire value of the plot to the village and I should not be blamed."

Several attempts to get in touch with Salman and his father Salim Khan, who manages the actor's property matters, did not yield any results.

Meanwhile both Khan and Singh have started work on their plots. A trip to the village revealed that they were constructing compound walls to demarcate their properties.

Dhoom 3 in 3D Aamir hesitant..

It seems like Aditya Chopra wants to shoot Dhoom 3 in the 3D format. However Aamir Khan, who plays the negative lead in the film, seems to have reservations.

With the advent of the latest 3D technology which has caught the fancy of Hollywood in a big way, almost every third foreign film is being made in 3D. For many film-franchise which came up with their third part, like Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Step Up 3, Transformers Dark of the Moon, etc, the 3D just went in sync with the title. Now one big Bollywood film seems to be taking to the 3D format in its third installment. We are talking about Dhoom 3 .

Buzz is that Aditya Chopra has plans to take his ambitious film Dhoom 3 to another level by shooting it in the 3D format. The action-adventure genre of the film gives a lot of scope for 3D effects in the film. A source informs, "With the success of Haunted 3D , India's first film in the new 3D technology, the Yash Raj banner felt that Indian audiences have opened up to 3D cinema viewing. That made them more confident to experiment with the new format".

However, while Aditya Chopra seems quite upbeat about the idea, Aamir Khan, who plays the negative lead in the film, seems to have his reservations. "The 3D technology needs expertise and perhaps Aamir is not sure whether director Vijay Krishna Acharya (who last directed Tashan and wrote Dhoom 1 & 2 ) would be able to do justice to it", explains the source. Another reason could be the fact that with 3D coming into picture, technology takes precedence over performance. So perhaps Aamir's acting prowess might get camouflaged behind the technique.

Presently Aamir Khan is busy with the promotions of his next production Delhi Belly and once that film releases, he might have discussions with Aditya Chopra regarding shooting Dhoom 3 in 3D. We hope he agrees. D3 in 3D would be a visual delight!

Artist in Coke Studio Season 4 Episode 2 Promo

After the successful launch of Episode 1 Coke Studio Season 4 the next Episode 2 is ready and it will launch on 5th, June 2011 Sunday.

Coke studio launched the Promo of Episode 2 with Artist list who will perform in Episode 2. Episode 1 Track list is here you can download Audio Tracks as well as videos.

Artist List of Coke Studio Season 4 Episode 2.

Kaavish

Sajjad Ali

Attaullah Khan Essa Khelvi

Asif Sarmat with Zoe Viccaji

Fareed Ayaz with Abu Ahmed

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Coke Studio Season 4 Episode 1

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To Kia Hua by Bilal Khan [Coke Studio, Season 4 Episode 1]Coke Studio Sessions. Produced by Rohail Hyatt. Title: To Kia Hua – تو کیا ہوا — It Matters Not Language: Urdu Poetry: Bilal Khan.

Bilal Khan started his musical career under a tree at LUMS. His first single “Bachana” which was initially released virally on YouTube would become a mainstream success, best song of 2010 and would enshrine Bilal Khan as the Justin Bieber of Pakistan.

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TO KIA HUA – Bilal Khan

Title: To Kia Hua – تو کیا ہوا – It Matters Not

Language: Urdu

Poetry: Bilal Khan

شام وہی، پر تو نہیں

shaam wahi par tu naheen

the evening’s the same, but you’re not here

اب یہ سفر، بس ایسے ہی

ab yih safar bas aise hi

now this journey, halfheartedly

کرنا ہوگا، چلنا ہوگا

karna hoga chalna hoga

must be made, must be continued

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

that you have gone

دور مجھ سے

door mujh se

far, from me

دور دل توڑ کے

door dil toṛ ke

far, having broken my heart

تو کسی اور کی ہوئی

tu kisi aur ki hui

to someone else you now belong

خوش تو رہے، دعا میری

khush tu rahe dooa meri

your happiness is what I pray for

تیرے لئے اچھا ہوا

tere leeye achchha hua

for your sake, things turned out well

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

that you have gone

دور مجھ سے

door mujh se

far from me

دور دل توڑ کے

door dil toṛ ke

far, having my broken my heart

ہارا نہیں ہوں میں

haara naheen hoon main

I have not been defeated

کیوں مجھ سے

kyoon mujh se

why from me

کیوں دل توڑ کے

kyoon dil toṛ ke

why, having broken my heart

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

it matters not

گئی گئی گئی

gai gai gai

have gone, have gone, have gone

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Kuch Hai by Mizraab [Coke Studio, Season 4 Episode 1]

Mizraab was conceived in the late ’90s by Faraz Anwar, with the aim of raising the profile of progressive rock and metal in the Pakistani music scene.

In 1999, Akhtar Qayyum took the songs Mizraab was working on to Sonic Records in attempt to stay in line with production deadlines, Due to its incomplete nature Panchi received little attention and the band broke up.

Faraz then, keeping the name Mizraab,

began a solo project. In the summer of 1999 he went to Lahore to record at Digital Fidelity Studios, where his work was well received. During 2000, Faraz recorded and released An Abstract Point of View on American-based label Gnarly Geezer to much critical acclaim.

In March 2004, the band, fronted by Faraz, released their first official anthology, Mazi Haal Mustaqbil to much criticism and critical acclaim.

To date, Mizraab have released eight music videos, including the popular Panchi, and Kitni Sadiyaan which received airtime on MTV Asia.

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KUCH HAI – Mizraab

Title: Kuch Hai – کچھ ہے – There’s Something

Language: Urdu

Poetry: Adnan Ahmed

میری روح کی گہرائیوں میں سرگوشیاں ہیں

meri rooh ki gahraaiyon men sargoshiyaan hain

in the depths of my soul are whispers

خواہشوں میں عارضی یہ خاموشیاں ہیں

khwaahishon men, ‘aarizi yih khaamoshiyaan hain

in desires, inadvertent are these silences

ساز ہے، رقص تال ہے زندگی

saaz hai, raqs taal hai zindagi

harmony, dance and melody is life

راز یہ کوئی پائے گا کبھی

raaz yih koi paae ga kabhi

at this secret, will someone ever arrive?

کچھ ہے جو ملا ہی نہیں اب تک

kuch hai jo mila hi naheen ab tak

there’s something which has not yet been unearthed

جستجو، آرزو کا سلسلہ ہے اب تک

just-o-ju, aarazu ka silsilah hai ab tak

pursuit and desire is the sequence that still persists

خوشیوں کے اپنے اندیشے، اپنے اندازے

khushiyon ke apne andeshe apne andaaze

about happiness, we each have our doubts, our guesses

چہرے کی روشنی کو پل میں غم گہنا دے

chehre ki raushani ko pal men gham gahna de

the radiance of our countenance, woe can in an instant eclipse

Download Audio: Ik Aarzu by Jal Coke Studio, Season 4 Episode 1

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Jal : A very famous POP band from Pakistan in coke studio

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IK AARZU – JAL

Title: Ik Aarzu – اک آرزو – A Wish

Language: Urdu, Punjabi

Poetry: Goher Mumtaz, Bulleh Shah (1680-c.1758) & others

اک آرزو ہے میری

ik aarzu hai meri

I have a wish

اک خواہش ہے میری

ik khaahish hai meri

I have a desire

میرے دل کے پاس آ جاؤ

mere dil ke paas aa jaao

come to my heart

تم سن لو یہ ان کہی

tum sun lo yih an-kahi

hear these unsaid words

بس تم چلو سنگ مرے

bas tum chalo sang mire

just come along with me

زمانہ چلے گا سنگ ہی سبھی

zamaanah chale ga sang hi sabhi

all the world will accompany

بھیڑ میں بھی تنہائی رسوائی میں نے سہی

bheeṛ men bhi tanhaai ruswaai main ne sahi

even in the midst of the crowd, I endured solitude and disgrace

آنکھیں مری ڈھونڈیں وہی وجہۂ زندگی

aankhen miri ḍhoonḍen wahi wajh-i zindagi

my eyes seek that same reason for life

وجہۂ دل لگی

wajh-i dil-lagi

reason for warmth

کوئی سجن نال دل جے لاوے

koi sajan naal dil jae laawe

once you give your heart to the lover

مڑ نہ آوے رات

muṛ nah aawe raat

you don’t turn back home

عشق ترے چ پاگل ہویو

ishq tire ch paagal hoyo

for love of you, whoever became crazed

پل گیا اپنی ذات

pul gaya apni zaat

forgot his own self

تیرے عشق نچایا کر تھیا تھیا

tere ishq nachaaya kar thaiyya thaiyya

love for you has made me dance in tune to the rhythm

دم مست قلندر مست مست

dam mast qalandar mast mast

in a trance, like a qalandar (ecstatic ascetic) I whirl and whirl

دم مست قلندر مست

dam mast qalandar mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl

اک او ورد ہے دم دم علی علی

ik o vird hai dam dam ali ali

just a single rite – uttering Ali Ali

سخی لعل قلندر مست مست

sakhi laal qalandar mast mast

spellbound in Sakhi Laal’s love

جھولے لعل قلندر مست مست

jhoole laal qalandar mast mast

spellbound in Jhoole Laal’s love

علی دا ملنگ میں تے

ali da malang main te

I’m simply Ali’s ecstatic slave

علی علی علی علی

ali ali ali ali

Ali Ali Ali Ali

علی دا ملنگ

ali da malang

Ali’s ecstatic slave

علی دا ملنگ سچ آپے من لین گے

ali da malang sach aape man lain ge

Ali’s ecstatic slave – they’ll admit the truth themselves

اج نئیں تے کل سارے علی علی کہن گے

aj naeen te kal saare ali ali kahn ge

sooner or later, ‘Ali, Ali’ all will chant

مست! مست! مست! مست!

mast mast mast mast

entranced! entranced! entranced! entranced!

دم مست قلندر مست مست

dam mast qalandar mast mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl and whirl

دم مست قلندر مست

dam mast qalandar mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl

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Sanam Marvi once again in coke studio season 4

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SIGHṚA AAWEEN – Sanam Marvi

Title: Sighṛa Aaween – سگھڑا آویں – Come Swiftly

Language: Punjabi, Siraiki

Poetry: Sachal Sarmast (1739-1826) and Sultan Bahu (c.1628-1691)

Sassi roams the blistering desert in desperate search of Sanwal, her beloved Punnun. His beautiful image has taken root in her heart, pervading all her senses. A Quranic verse states, “There remaineth but the Countenance of thy Lord of Might and Glory”. Sassi’s frenzied quest for union is an allegory for the call of the human soul to reunite with the Divine Source. The poet knows that love and the torment of separation is a universal experience; his pain is still acute and particular.

الف الا چمبے دی بوٹی مرشد من وچ لائی ہُو

alaf ala chambe di booṭi murshid man wich laai hu

alif, the first letter of God’s name, is a jasmine flower that the Guide has planted in my heart – He!

نفی اثبات دا پانی ملیو ہر رگے ہر جائی ہُو

nafi asbaat da paani milyo har rage har jaai hu

watered with negation and affirmation (no God, but God) was each vein and each pore – He!

اندر بوٹی مشک مچائی جاں پھلاں تے آئی ہُو

andar booṭi mushk machaai jaan phulaan te aai hu

inside, the plant stirred a musky tumult of fragrance when the flowers of gnosis blossomed – He!

جيوے مرشد کامل “باہو” جیں ایہہ بوٹی لائی

jeewe murshad kaamil baahu jain eh booṭi laai

long live my Consummate Guide, O “Bahu”, who planted this chaste flower

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

روندی وتدیّاں زاروزار

roandi watadiyyaan zaarozaar

I wander weeping wretchedly

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

رات دیاں وچ سانگ سجن دے رہن ہمیشہ سرد رات

raat diyaan wich saang sajan de rahn hamesha sard raat

the nights and days of separation from my lover always remain bitterly cold

جو اک واری مر کے جیوے فیر اناں کی مرنا ہُو

jo ik waari mar ke jeewe fer unaan ki marna hu

he who, after death, once more lives, what fear has he of death then – He!

دنیا اتو جس دن بھاویں اس دن پردا کرنا ہُو

duniya uto jis din bhaawen us din parda karna hu

from the world, the day he chooses his mortal frame he can quit – He!

راہاں تیݙیاں روز ڳولیندیاں

raahaan teḍiyaan roz golaindiyaan

each day, I scour the roads you travelled

من توں آویں کنہں ول یار

man tu aaween kainhn wal yaar

oh, would to God you come back, love!

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

جیں ڈینہ دا میں در تینڈے تے سجدہ صحی جا کیتا ہُو

jain ḍeenh da main dar tainḍe te sajdah sahi ja keeta hu

at your door, from the day that I did bow my forehead in the True Court – He!

اس ڈینہ دا سر فدا اتھائیں بیا دربار نہ لیتا ہُو

us ḍeenh da sir fida uthaaeen bya darbaar nah leeta hu

from that day, my head (life) is devoted to that Court; no other court have I since sought – He!

سر ڈیون آکھن ناہیں شاد پیالہ پیتا ہُو

sir ḍewan aakhan naaheen shaad piyaala peeta – hu

they’d give up their heads than give up His Secret, who have drunk from the Cup of Gladness – He!

میں قربان تنہاں توں “باہو” جنہاں عشق سلامت کیتا ہُو

main qurbaan tinhaan ton baahu jinhaan ishq salaamat keeta hu

I am sacrificed for those ones, O “Bahu”, who have (like Husain) safeguarded Pure Love – He!

در تیڋے تے “سچّو” ڄیہے

dar teḍe te sachchu jehe

at your door, like the lowly “Sachchu”

عاشق لکھہ ہزار او یار

aashiq lakh hazaar o yaar

(must be) countless ardent lovers, love!

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

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Lyrics & Translation DAANAH PAH DAANAH – AKHTAR CHANAL ZAHRI

Title: Daanah Pah Daanah –  دانہ پہ دانہ – Multitude of Grains

Language: Brahui, Balochi, Punjabi, Persian, Urdu

Poetry: Akhtar Chanal Zahri and others

A shepherd introduces his beloved to the wonders of his land, invoking famous rivers and mountains of Balochistan. Through this patriotic anthem, imbued with shades of a pastoral romance, the poet presents a message of friendship and amity.

جی با ترا

ji ba tara

live long!

اڑئے! خطی کھبڑی باوا کنا بش مبو

aṛae khatti khabaṛi baawa kana bashmabo

hey! Khatti and Khabri, my sons, wake up!

صاف، دے ٹک تسونے

saaf de ṭik tissune

it’s light, the sun has risen high

اڑئے پیرہ نما جنگی خان

aṛae peerah numa jangi khaan

hey! your grandfather, Jangi Khan

مولئے بے بالا سندھ ءِ سرمس

molae be baala sindh i sarmas

has already crossed the Mula River and reached Sindh

نم داسکان خاچانورئے

num daaskaan khachaanorae

and you are still sleeping!

پری

prri

(sound made to lure cattle to water)

برا

brra

(sound made to herd cattle)

دانہ پہ دانہ دا ننا

daanah pah daanah da nana

among the multitude of grains (in the world), mine is this grain (you)

دوستی لگانے نا ننا

dosti laggaane na nana

(now that) you and I have grown to be friends

حاجت افک ںنے ٹران ءَ نا

haajat affak nane ṭraan a na

we have no need of anything

جی جی جی جی سا کنا

ji ji ji ji sa kana

O live, live, my darling breath

سہ کمب مارا پ جا کنا

sehkumb maaraap ja kana

Sehkumb and Marap are my places

جی جی جی جی مندری

ji ji ji mandari

O my gentle, petite lady

بر ہیتس کرک کنتوں اندری

bar heets karak kanton andari

come aside with me to talk in privacy

جی جی جی جی سومرو

ji ji ji ji soomaro

O, my good sir, Soomro (the prince who came between two lovers)

کپہ خواجہ خدا سے زور

kapah khwaajah khuda se zor

desist, sir, for God is powerful (in retribution)

دانہ پہ دانہ دانہ گا

daanah pah daanah daanah ga

(among the) multitude of grains, this grain has

دل برتہ منی دردانہ گا

dil burtah mani durrdaanah ga

this lovely pearl has stolen my heart

جی جی جی جی با ترا

ji ji ji ji ba ta ra

may you live long, live long!

تو برتہ ءِ منی ضعیپیں دلا

tau burtah i mani zaeepain dila

you have stolen my fragile heart

جی او

ji o

live long!

جی با ترا

ji ba ta ra

may you live long

او قلو وطنِ خان ءَ نا

o qallo watann-i khaan a na

Kalat is our Khan’s country

دا تختِ بلوچستان ءَ نا

da takht-i balochistaan a na

this is the capital of Balochistan

بر دیرے ارک ددران ءَ نا

bar deere urak dudraan a na

come and see the water of the Dudran spring

نوری ءَ نصیر خان ننا

noori a naseer khaan nana

Naseer Khan Noori is our Khan

ائے صدخہ وطن کن جان ننا

ae sadkha watan kin jaan nana

we devote our lives to our country

ہو کچھی، خراسان واہ واہ واہ

ho kachchhi khuraasaan wah wah wah

Kachhi and Khurasan – oh excellent!!

ہربوئی، مرجان واہ واہ واہ

harboi marjaan wah wah wah

hills Harboi and Marjan – oh excellent!!

نوری نصیر خان واہ واہ واہ

noori naseer khan wah wah wah

Naseer Khan Noori – oh excellent!!

چلتنُ شاشان واہ واہ واہ

chiltano shaashaan wah wah wah

hills Chiltan and Shashan – oh excellent!!

مولہُ بولان واہ واہ واہ

mulao bolaan wah wah wah

rivers Mula and Bolan – oh excellent!!

راس کوہُ رخشان واہ واہ واہ

raaskoho rakhshaan wah wah wah

hills Ras Koh and river Rakhshan – oh excellent!!

کوہِ سلیمان واہ واہ واہ

koh-i sulemaan wah wah wah

Mount Sulaiman – oh excellent!!

تخت سلیمان واہ واہ واہ

takht sulemaan wah wah wah

Peak Sulaiman – oh excellent!!

وادی وادی گھومیں

waadi waadi ghoomen

let’s trip from valley to valley

آ پربت پربت جھومیں

aa parbat parbat jhoomen

let’s swing from mountain to mountain

تو خوشبوؤں کا جھوکا

tu khusbhooon ka jhoka

you’re a gust of heady fragrance

تیرا امرت سا ہے لہجہ

tera amrat sa hai lahjah

your words are like nectar

تو دریا موج کنارہ

tu darya mauj kinaarah

you’re the sea, the wave and the shore

تجھے دیکھے یہ جگ سارا

tujhe dekhe ye jag saara

at you this whole world gazes

تو پھول کنول کا

tu phool kanwal ka

you are the lotus flower

تو شعر غزل کا

tu she‘r ghazal ka

you are a verse of poetry

تو جادو تھل کا

tu jaadu thal ka

you are the magic of the desert

تو خواب پنل کا

tu khwaab punnal ka

you are the dream of Punnun (the Prince of Kech)

جی او

ji o

live long!

جی با ترا

ji ba ta ra

may you live long!

دانہ پہ دانہ دانہ گا

daanah pah daanah daanaga

(among the) multitude of grains, this grain has

دل برتہ منی دردانہ گا

dil burtah mani durrdaanah ga

this lovely pearl has stolen my heart

نوں جستہ نکاں پروانہ گا

noon justah nakaan parwaanah ga

now she doesn’t pay heed to her devoted moth

جی جی جی جی با ترا

ji ji ji ji ba ta ra

live, live, live, live long

تو برتہ ءِ منی ضعیپیں دلا

tau burtah i mani zaeepain dila

you have stolen my fragile heart

جی او

ji o

live long!

او لعل میری

o laal meri

O Red-robed one

او لعل میری پت رکھیو بلا جھولے لعلن

o laal meri pat rakhiyo bala jhoole laalan

pray preserve my good name forevermore, O Jhoole Laal

سندھڑی دا، سیہون دا سخی شہباز قلندر

sindhṛi da sehwan da sakhi shahbaaaz qalandar

of Sindh, of Sehwan, Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar (wandering ascetic) – Truth!

علی دا پہلا نمبر – حق

ali da pahla number – haq

Ali is first in rank – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر

sakhi shaahbaaz qalandar

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

او لعل میری ہو لعل میری

o laal meri ho laal meri

O Red-robed one, O Red-robed one

ہند سندھ پیرا تیری نوبت واجے

hind sindh peera teri naubat waaje

in both Hind and Sindh, trumpets and drums sound in your honour

نال وجے گھڑیال بلا جھولے لعلن

naal waje ghariyaal bala jhoole laalan

with that the brass gong strikes the hour, O Jhoole Laal

سندھڑی دا، سیہون دا سخی شہباز قلندر

sindhṛi da sehwan da sakhi shahbaaaz qalandar

of Sindh, of Sehwan, Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

دما دم مست قلندر  – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی دا پہلا نمبر – حق

ali da pahla nambar

Ali is first in rank – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی رگ رگ دے اندر – حق

ali rag rag de andar – haq

Ali in each quivering pulse – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

قلندر لعل قلندر – حق

qalandar laal qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

حسینی لعل قلندر- حق

husaini laal qalandar – haq

Husain’s slave, Laal Qalandar – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی دم دم دے اندر

ali dam dam de andar – haq

Ali in each gasp and breath – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

ہو لعل میری ہو لعل میری

ho laal meri ho laal meri

O Red-robed one, O Red-robed one

مست

mast

rapt!

حق

haq

Truth!

کچکول کلابہ کمر بستہ الہٰی

kachkol kulaabah kamar bastah ilaahi

iron band and begging bowl in hand, the religious mendicant is always ready

دستارے پرسینے ثنائی

dastaare purseenen sanaai

wearing the customary turban, he sings God’s praises

قلندر شاہ قلندر

qalandar shaah qalandar

qalandar king qalandar

عرش پہ قلندر

‘arsh pih qalandar

in the highest sphere is the qalandar

فرش پہ قلندر

farsh pih qalandar

on the earth is the qalandar

غچ نوبت اوج کی نشانی

ghach naubat auj ki nishaani

the clang of drums is the mark of touching the zenith

تفقان کی لڑائی سے حسینی گدا کیا کر

tufqan ki laṛaai se husaini gada kiya kar

in the battle against hunger, practice the self-denial of Husain

مرشد کا ہاتھ پکڑ کر

murshid ka haath pakar kar

taking hold of the Guide’s hand

اللہ کا نام لیا کر

allah ka naam liya kar

take the name of God!

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Coke Studio embarks on its fourth season with a heightened awareness of the invisible depths of the musical foundations upon which it stands. Expanding on the experiences of the previous three seasons, Coke Studio now continues along the path of self-discovery with a fresh perspective on the scale of diversity – of music, poetry, cultures and languages – that exist in Pakistan.

In Season 4 the Coke Studio journey is rich and varied. It takes us deeper into the realm of classical music – introducing promising new talent, highlighting branches of music that have evolved from the classical root and presenting demonstrations of the ancient art form by universally acknowledged maestros. Coke Studio will also be showcasing styles of music that are uncommon yet exceptional and therefore, very precious.

In keeping with the Coke Studio tradition of expanding the boundaries of mainstream listening, there is the inclusion of regional language songs. 

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Coke Studio continues to acknowledge the importance of contemporary music via fusion and cross-genre collaboration numbers – featuring pop singers, a diverse range of bands and a house-band that combines the best of eastern and western instrumentation.

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• Sigrha Aween Sanwal Yaar by Sanam Marvi
• Daanah Pah Daanah by Akhtar Chanaal & Komal Rizvi
• To Kia Hua by Bilal Khan

   

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TO KIA HUA – Bilal Khan

Title: To Kia Hua – تو کیا ہوا – It Matters Not

Language: Urdu

Poetry: Bilal Khan

شام وہی، پر تو نہیں

shaam wahi par tu naheen

the evening’s the same, but you’re not here

اب یہ سفر، بس ایسے ہی

ab yih safar bas aise hi

now this journey, halfheartedly

کرنا ہوگا، چلنا ہوگا

karna hoga chalna hoga

must be made, must be continued

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

that you have gone

دور مجھ سے

door mujh se

far, from me

دور دل توڑ کے

door dil toṛ ke

far, having broken my heart

تو کسی اور کی ہوئی

tu kisi aur ki hui

to someone else you now belong

خوش تو رہے، دعا میری

khush tu rahe dooa meri

your happiness is what I pray for

تیرے لئے اچھا ہوا

tere leeye achchha hua

for your sake, things turned out well

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

that you have gone

دور مجھ سے

door mujh se

far from me

دور دل توڑ کے

door dil toṛ ke

far, having my broken my heart

ہارا نہیں ہوں میں

haara naheen hoon main

I have not been defeated

کیوں مجھ سے

kyoon mujh se

why from me

کیوں دل توڑ کے

kyoon dil toṛ ke

why, having broken my heart

تو کیا ہوا

to kya hua

it matters not

جو تو گئی

jo tu gai

it matters not

گئی گئی گئی

gai gai gai

have gone, have gone, have gone

KUCH HAI – Mizraab

Title: Kuch Hai – کچھ ہے – There’s Something

Language: Urdu

Poetry: Adnan Ahmed

میری روح کی گہرائیوں میں سرگوشیاں ہیں

meri rooh ki gahraaiyon men sargoshiyaan hain

in the depths of my soul are whispers

خواہشوں میں عارضی یہ خاموشیاں ہیں

khwaahishon men, ‘aarizi yih khaamoshiyaan hain

in desires, inadvertent are these silences

ساز ہے، رقص تال ہے زندگی

saaz hai, raqs taal hai zindagi

harmony, dance and melody is life

راز یہ کوئی پائے گا کبھی

raaz yih koi paae ga kabhi

at this secret, will someone ever arrive?

کچھ ہے جو ملا ہی نہیں اب تک

kuch hai jo mila hi naheen ab tak

there’s something which has not yet been unearthed

جستجو، آرزو کا سلسلہ ہے اب تک

just-o-ju, aarazu ka silsilah hai ab tak

pursuit and desire is the sequence that still persists

خوشیوں کے اپنے اندیشے، اپنے اندازے

khushiyon ke apne andeshe apne andaaze

about happiness, we each have our doubts, our guesses

چہرے کی روشنی کو پل میں غم گہنا دے

chehre ki raushani ko pal men gham gahna de

the radiance of our countenance, woe can in an instant eclipse

DAANAH PAH DAANAH – AKHTAR CHANAL ZAHRI

Title: Daanah Pah Daanah –  دانہ پہ دانہ- Multitude of Grains

Language: Brahui, Balochi, Punjabi, Persian, Urdu

Poetry: Akhtar Chanal Zahri and others

A shepherd introduces his beloved to the wonders of his land, invoking famous rivers and mountains of Balochistan. Through this patriotic anthem, imbued with shades of a pastoral romance, the poet presents a message of friendship and amity.

جی با ترا

ji ba tara

live long!

اڑئے! خطی کھبڑی باوا کنا بش مبو

aṛae khatti khabaṛi baawa kana bashmabo

hey! Khatti and Khabri, my sons, wake up!

صاف، دے ٹک تسونے

saaf de ṭik tissune

it’s light, the sun has risen high

اڑئے پیرہ نما جنگی خان

aṛae peerah numa jangi khaan

hey! your grandfather, Jangi Khan

مولئے بے بالا سندھ ءِ سرمس

molae be baala sindh i sarmas

has already crossed the Mula River and reached Sindh

نم داسکان خاچانورئے

num daaskaan khachaanorae

and you are still sleeping!

پری

prri

(sound made to lure cattle to water)

برا

brra

(sound made to herd cattle)

دانہ پہ دانہ دا ننا

daanah pah daanah da nana

among the multitude of grains (in the world), mine is this grain (you)

دوستی لگانے نا ننا

dosti laggaane na nana

(now that) you and I have grown to be friends

حاجت افک ںنے ٹران ءَ نا

haajat affak nane ṭraan a na

we have no need of anything

جی جی جی جی سا کنا

ji ji ji ji sa kana

O live, live, my darling breath

سہ کمب مارا پ جا کنا

sehkumb maaraap ja kana

Sehkumb and Marap are my places

جی جی جی جی مندری

ji ji ji mandari

O my gentle, petite lady

بر ہیتس کرک کنتوں اندری

bar heets karak kanton andari

come aside with me to talk in privacy

جی جی جی جی سومرو

ji ji ji ji soomaro

O, my good sir, Soomro (the prince who came between two lovers)

کپہ خواجہ خدا سے زور

kapah khwaajah khuda se zor

desist, sir, for God is powerful (in retribution)

دانہ پہ دانہ دانہ گا

daanah pah daanah daanah ga

(among the) multitude of grains, this grain has

دل برتہ منی دردانہ گا

dil burtah mani durrdaanah ga

this lovely pearl has stolen my heart

جی جی جی جی با ترا

ji ji ji ji ba ta ra

may you live long, live long!

تو برتہ ءِ منی ضعیپیں دلا

tau burtah i mani zaeepain dila

you have stolen my fragile heart

جی او

ji o

live long!

جی با ترا

ji ba ta ra

may you live long

او قلو وطنِ خان ءَ نا

o qallo watann-i khaan a na

Kalat is our Khan’s country

دا تختِ بلوچستان ءَ نا

da takht-i balochistaan a na

this is the capital of Balochistan

بر دیرے ارک ددران ءَ نا

bar deere urak dudraan a na

come and see the water of the Dudran spring

نوری ءَ نصیر خان ننا

noori a naseer khaan nana

Naseer Khan Noori is our Khan

ائے صدخہ وطن کن جان ننا

ae sadkha watan kin jaan nana

we devote our lives to our country

ہو کچھی، خراسان واہ واہ واہ

ho kachchhi khuraasaan wah wah wah

Kachhi and Khurasan – oh excellent!!

ہربوئی، مرجان واہ واہ واہ

harboi marjaan wah wah wah

hills Harboi and Marjan – oh excellent!!

نوری نصیر خان واہ واہ واہ

noori naseer khan wah wah wah

Naseer Khan Noori – oh excellent!!

چلتنُ شاشان واہ واہ واہ

chiltano shaashaan wah wah wah

hills Chiltan and Shashan – oh excellent!!

مولہُ بولان واہ واہ واہ

mulao bolaan wah wah wah

rivers Mula and Bolan – oh excellent!!

راس کوہُ رخشان واہ واہ واہ

raaskoho rakhshaan wah wah wah

hills Ras Koh and river Rakhshan – oh excellent!!

کوہِ سلیمان واہ واہ واہ

koh-i sulemaan wah wah wah

Mount Sulaiman – oh excellent!!

تخت سلیمان واہ واہ واہ

takht sulemaan wah wah wah

Peak Sulaiman – oh excellent!!

وادی وادی گھومیں

waadi waadi ghoomen

let’s trip from valley to valley

آ پربت پربت جھومیں

aa parbat parbat jhoomen

let’s swing from mountain to mountain

تو خوشبوؤں کا جھوکا

tu khusbhooon ka jhoka

you’re a gust of heady fragrance

تیرا امرت سا ہے لہجہ

tera amrat sa hai lahjah

your words are like nectar

تو دریا موج کنارہ

tu darya mauj kinaarah

you’re the sea, the wave and the shore

تجھے دیکھے یہ جگ سارا

tujhe dekhe ye jag saara

at you this whole world gazes

تو پھول کنول کا

tu phool kanwal ka

you are the lotus flower

تو شعر غزل کا

tu she‘r ghazal ka

you are a verse of poetry

تو جادو تھل کا

tu jaadu thal ka

you are the magic of the desert

تو خواب پنل کا

tu khwaab punnal ka

you are the dream of Punnun (the Prince of Kech)

جی او

ji o

live long!

جی با ترا

ji ba ta ra

may you live long!

دانہ پہ دانہ دانہ گا

daanah pah daanah daanaga

(among the) multitude of grains, this grain has

دل برتہ منی دردانہ گا

dil burtah mani durrdaanah ga

this lovely pearl has stolen my heart

نوں جستہ نکاں پروانہ گا

noon justah nakaan parwaanah ga

now she doesn’t pay heed to her devoted moth

جی جی جی جی با ترا

ji ji ji ji ba ta ra

live, live, live, live long

تو برتہ ءِ منی ضعیپیں دلا

tau burtah i mani zaeepain dila

you have stolen my fragile heart

جی او

ji o

live long!

او لعل میری

o laal meri

O Red-robed one

او لعل میری پت رکھیو بلا جھولے لعلن

o laal meri pat rakhiyo bala jhoole laalan

pray preserve my good name forevermore, O Jhoole Laal

سندھڑی دا، سیہون دا سخی شہباز قلندر

sindhṛi da sehwan da sakhi shahbaaaz qalandar

of Sindh, of Sehwan, Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar (wandering ascetic) – Truth!

علی دا پہلا نمبر – حق

ali da pahla number – haq

Ali is first in rank – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر

sakhi shaahbaaz qalandar

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

او لعل میری ہو لعل میری

o laal meri ho laal meri

O Red-robed one, O Red-robed one

ہند سندھ پیرا تیری نوبت واجے

hind sindh peera teri naubat waaje

in both Hind and Sindh, trumpets and drums sound in your honour

نال وجے گھڑیال بلا جھولے لعلن

naal waje ghariyaal bala jhoole laalan

with that the brass gong strikes the hour, O Jhoole Laal

سندھڑی دا، سیہون دا سخی شہباز قلندر

sindhṛi da sehwan da sakhi shahbaaaz qalandar

of Sindh, of Sehwan, Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar

دما دم مست قلندر  – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی دا پہلا نمبر – حق

ali da pahla nambar

Ali is first in rank – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی رگ رگ دے اندر – حق

ali rag rag de andar – haq

Ali in each quivering pulse – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar – haq

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

قلندر لعل قلندر – حق

qalandar laal qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

حسینی لعل قلندر- حق

husaini laal qalandar – haq

Husain’s slave, Laal Qalandar – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

علی دم دم دے اندر

ali dam dam de andar – haq

Ali in each gasp and breath – Truth!

دما دم مست قلندر – حق

damaadam mast qalandar

in each rapturous breath is the qalandar – Truth!

سخی شہباز قلندر – حق

sakhi shahbaaz qalandar – haq

Gracious Shahbaz Qalandar – Truth!

ہو لعل میری ہو لعل میری

ho laal meri ho laal meri

O Red-robed one, O Red-robed one

مست

mast

rapt!

حق

haq

Truth!

کچکول کلابہ کمر بستہ الہٰی

kachkol kulaabah kamar bastah ilaahi

iron band and begging bowl in hand, the religious mendicant is always ready

دستارے پرسینے ثنائی

dastaare purseenen sanaai

wearing the customary turban, he sings God’s praises

قلندر شاہ قلندر

qalandar shaah qalandar

qalandar king qalandar

عرش پہ قلندر

‘arsh pih qalandar

in the highest sphere is the qalandar

فرش پہ قلندر

farsh pih qalandar

on the earth is the qalandar

غچ نوبت اوج کی نشانی

ghach naubat auj ki nishaani

the clang of drums is the mark of touching the zenith

تفقان کی لڑائی سے حسینی گدا کیا کر

tufqan ki laṛaai se husaini gada kiya kar

in the battle against hunger, practice the self-denial of Husain

مرشد کا ہاتھ پکڑ کر

murshid ka haath pakar kar

taking hold of the Guide’s hand

اللہ کا نام لیا کر

allah ka naam liya kar

take the name of God!

IK AARZU – JAL

Title: Ik Aarzu – اک آرزو – A Wish

Language: Urdu, Punjabi

Poetry: Goher Mumtaz, Bulleh Shah (1680-c.1758) & others

اک آرزو ہے میری

ik aarzu hai meri

I have a wish

اک خواہش ہے میری

ik khaahish hai meri

I have a desire

میرے دل کے پاس آ جاؤ

mere dil ke paas aa jaao

come to my heart

تم سن لو یہ ان کہی

tum sun lo yih an-kahi

hear these unsaid words

بس تم چلو سنگ مرے

bas tum chalo sang mire

just come along with me

زمانہ چلے گا سنگ ہی سبھی

zamaanah chale ga sang hi sabhi

all the world will accompany

بھیڑ میں بھی تنہائی رسوائی میں نے سہی

bheeṛ men bhi tanhaai ruswaai main ne sahi

even in the midst of the crowd, I endured solitude and disgrace

آنکھیں مری ڈھونڈیں وہی وجہۂ زندگی

aankhen miri ḍhoonḍen wahi wajh-i zindagi

my eyes seek that same reason for life

وجہۂ دل لگی

wajh-i dil-lagi

reason for warmth

کوئی سجن نال دل جے لاوے

koi sajan naal dil jae laawe

once you give your heart to the lover

مڑ نہ آوے رات

muṛ nah aawe raat

you don’t turn back home

عشق ترے چ پاگل ہویو

ishq tire ch paagal hoyo

for love of you, whoever became crazed

پل گیا اپنی ذات

pul gaya apni zaat

forgot his own self

تیرے عشق نچایا کر تھیا تھیا

tere ishq nachaaya kar thaiyya thaiyya

love for you has made me dance in tune to the rhythm

دم مست قلندر مست مست

dam mast qalandar mast mast

in a trance, like a qalandar (ecstatic ascetic) I whirl and whirl

دم مست قلندر مست

dam mast qalandar mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl

اک او ورد ہے دم دم علی علی

ik o vird hai dam dam ali ali

just a single rite – uttering Ali Ali

سخی لعل قلندر مست مست

sakhi laal qalandar mast mast

spellbound in Sakhi Laal’s love

جھولے لعل قلندر مست مست

jhoole laal qalandar mast mast

spellbound in Jhoole Laal’s love

علی دا ملنگ میں تے

ali da malang main te

I’m simply Ali’s ecstatic slave

علی علی علی علی

ali ali ali ali

Ali Ali Ali Ali

علی دا ملنگ

ali da malang

Ali’s ecstatic slave

علی دا ملنگ سچ آپے من لین گے

ali da malang sach aape man lain ge

Ali’s ecstatic slave – they’ll admit the truth themselves

اج نئیں تے کل سارے علی علی کہن گے

aj naeen te kal saare ali ali kahn ge

sooner or later, ‘Ali, Ali’ all will chant

مست! مست! مست! مست!

mast mast mast mast

entranced! entranced! entranced! entranced!

دم مست قلندر مست مست

dam mast qalandar mast mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl and whirl

دم مست قلندر مست

dam mast qalandar mast

in a trance, like a qalandar I whirl

SIGHṚA AAWEEN – Sanam Marvi

Title: Sighṛa Aaween – سگھڑا آویں – Come Swiftly

Language: Punjabi, Siraiki

Poetry: Sachal Sarmast (1739-1826) and Sultan Bahu (c.1628-1691)

Sassi roams the blistering desert in desperate search of Sanwal, her beloved Punnun. His beautiful image has taken root in her heart, pervading all her senses. A Quranic verse states, “There remaineth but the Countenance of thy Lord of Might and Glory”. Sassi’s frenzied quest for union is an allegory for the call of the human soul to reunite with the Divine Source. The poet knows that love and the torment of separation is a universal experience; his pain is still acute and particular.

الف الا چمبے دی بوٹی مرشد من وچ لائی ہُو

alaf ala chambe di booṭi murshid man wich laai hu

alif, the first letter of God’s name, is a jasmine flower that the Guide has planted in my heart – He!

نفی اثبات دا پانی ملیو ہر رگے ہر جائی ہُو

nafi asbaat da paani milyo har rage har jaai hu

watered with negation and affirmation (no God, but God) was each vein and each pore – He!

اندر بوٹی مشک مچائی جاں پھلاں تے آئی ہُو

andar booṭi mushk machaai jaan phulaan te aai hu

inside, the plant stirred a musky tumult of fragrance when the flowers of gnosis blossomed – He!

جيوے مرشد کامل “باہو” جیں ایہہ بوٹی لائی

jeewe murshad kaamil baahu jain eh booṭi laai

long live my Consummate Guide, O “Bahu”, who planted this chaste flower

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

روندی وتدیّاں زاروزار

roandi watadiyyaan zaarozaar

I wander weeping wretchedly

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

رات دیاں وچ سانگ سجن دے رہن ہمیشہ سرد رات

raat diyaan wich saang sajan de rahn hamesha sard raat

the nights and days of separation from my lover always remain bitterly cold

جو اک واری مر کے جیوے فیر اناں کی مرنا ہُو

jo ik waari mar ke jeewe fer unaan ki marna hu

he who, after death, once more lives, what fear has he of death then – He!

دنیا اتو جس دن بھاویں اس دن پردا کرنا ہُو

duniya uto jis din bhaawen us din parda karna hu

from the world, the day he chooses his mortal frame he can quit – He!

راہاں تیݙیاں روز ڳولیندیاں

raahaan teḍiyaan roz golaindiyaan

each day, I scour the roads you travelled

من توں آویں کنہں ول یار

man tu aaween kainhn wal yaar

oh, would to God you come back, love!

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!

جیں ڈینہ دا میں در تینڈے تے سجدہ صحی جا کیتا ہُو

jain ḍeenh da main dar tainḍe te sajdah sahi ja keeta hu

at your door, from the day that I did bow my forehead in the True Court – He!

اس ڈینہ دا سر فدا اتھائیں بیا دربار نہ لیتا ہُو

us ḍeenh da sir fida uthaaeen bya darbaar nah leeta hu

from that day, my head (life) is devoted to that Court; no other court have I since sought – He!

سر ڈیون آکھن ناہیں شاد پیالہ پیتا ہُو

sir ḍewan aakhan naaheen shaad piyaala peeta – hu

they’d give up their heads than give up His Secret, who have drunk from the Cup of Gladness – He!

میں قربان تنہاں توں “باہو” جنہاں عشق سلامت کیتا ہُو

main qurbaan tinhaan ton baahu jinhaan ishq salaamat keeta hu

I am sacrificed for those ones, O “Bahu”, who have (like Husain) safeguarded Pure Love – He!

در تیڋے تے “سچّو” ڄیہے

dar teḍe te sachchu jehe

at your door, like the lowly “Sachchu”

عاشق لکھہ ہزار او یار

aashiq lakh hazaar o yaar

(must be) countless ardent lovers, love!

سگھڑا آویں سانول یار

sighṛa aaween saanwal yaar

come swiftly, dark, handsome love!