Begum Akhtar - mere humnafas mere humnawa

[biyer08]

O uthey hain layke khumo-suboo , arey o Shakeel kahan hai tu , Tera jam layney ko buzm mein koi aur haath badha na dey"Opportunities come in life only once and if we are not quick enough to grab it someone else snatches it away .A true friend doesn't act as a wolf in sheep's clothing,he doesn't deprive his friend of what rightfully is his. .This beautiful ghazal by janab Shakeel Badayuni has been rendered so soulfully by that Queen among Ghazal singers ,the immortal ,inimitable Begum Akhtar!

[hsdilgeer]

It is fresh every time. Great and great and great

[aazarjee]

waah kya bat hai... thumb up for the uploader

[envsh03]

I prefer Farida Khanum's rendering of this beautiful ghazal -does anyone else agree with me?

[shuklavanchita]

Kya baat, kya baat



[ruchirakedar]

bahut khoob bahut khoob!!! kya baat hai !!! kya andaz hai....

[zorkabess]

Man,...she is so hot!!!! a goddess

[r8rdarklord]

Wah! Gazal mein jaan bhar di.

[sudipto1969]

I am sure that even God cannot sing so beutifully.

[malangi13]

@sudipto1969 Dont get carried away - You are certainly not a Muslim!

[amohsinshaikh]

Simply Great!!!

[irfanmarth]

Bahut he behtreen begum Akhtar sahiba kam mausikaroon ka gala itna saaf sur nikalta hay great you are great

[ShahoftheShahs]

India never ceases to amaze me. These are the Times when I am dismayed by Ignorance of that great Land.

[TALIBHhdsongs]

speachless>>>>>>

[amjadhuma]

I have no word. She is real queen of ghazals.

[darbhangaboy]

Isske jyada khoobsurat koi cheez ho nahi sakti, nothing that a man can create can be better than this. Begum Akhtar is begum Akhtar!!!! Bhagwan unki atma ko shanti de.

[NANDIKHANNA]

Outcome of two magicians Beghum Sahiba & Shakeel Sahib.It's just too good.

[mohitonglobe1]

Those 2 who has Disliked .. " Must be Deaf "

[9960898613]

wah! will there be ever anybody like her?

[jhbhinder]

Aha-Aha..Wahhhhhhh

[pakeza2007]

ZqweedhyjiolaQqweqq

[shyamtah]

This Ever Green gazal written by Shakeel Badayuni not long before he died,sung by many other singers no one could match Mohtarma Begum Akhtar what an amazing and sweet voice she had which takes one in the world of tranquality. I must praise Khayyam Sahib for enchanting music and composition. "Arey O Shakeel kaham hey tu....Tera jaam lene ko bazam main koi aur haathh badha na dey" Akhatri Bai born in 1914 acted in Hindi films in 30's married in1945 became popular Gazal singer died on 30 Oct,1974

[shyamtah]

3rd Para

Mera azm itana buland hai ke paraye sholon ka dar nahin

My resolve is so high that I am not afraid of outside flames

Muje Khauf aatishe-gul se hai ye kahin chaman ko jalaa na de

I am afraid of the fire of the flower what if burns down the garden

Wo utthen hain leke khom-o-subuu arey o Shakeel kahaan hai tu

My beloved got up with the wine pitcher and cup, Shakil where are you?

Tera jaam lene ko bazm me koi aur haath barha na de

To grab your cup somebody else may extend the hand

[shap274]

Kia baat hai bahenji

[VMohan95]

This song just speaks for itself.

soulful!

[9960898613]

Difficult to decide whether it is poetry of Shkeel or rendition by unbeatable Begum Akhtar where the soul of the song is. I think it is just the perfect combination.

[ShahoftheShahs]

I am happy in India we have an Environment to breed such Musicians. Makes Life a bit more liveable.

[NANDIKHANNA]

EK AJEEB SA DARD E NIHAAn HAI IS BEHTAREEN GHAZAL MEIN,ALFAAZ MEIN BHI aur AAWAZ MEIN BHI.

[shyamtah]

Here's approximate transliteration: of 1st, pargraph of this gazal

mere ham-nafas, mere ham-navaa, mujhe dost banke daghaa na de

My co-soul my co-breather, dont betray me after becoming friend/

main hoon dard-e-ishq se jaan balab, mujhe zindagi ki duaa na de

My soul is at my lips because of love-ache, dont pray for my life/

mere daagh-e-dil se hai raushani, usi raushani se hai zindagi

The burn on my heart gives light, that light keeps me alive/ Lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni

[sapandp]

@shyamtah bhaut bariya...beautiful transliteration!!!! COme on why to leave this incomplete..baki ke transliteration bhi poori kar ke char chand laga do dost!!!

[Junip16]

@shyamtah

Thank you to convey the meaning of this beautiful gazal in English for Urdu students.

The best interpretation ever,

I kept listening to it for over 30 years. June

[azarme90]

@shyamtah Poor translation & awful grammar, buddy.

[johnyragy]

@azarme90 Can you give better translation than this? or P*** ***

[ishita27ful]

what a beautiful ghazal by the ghazal queen herself

the ghazal makes me think that even classical music is good

the way begum akthar sing s it takes You t another world

and all your tensions are gone

i recommend each ne t atlest once inlifetime litsne to her beatiful songs

[r8rdarklord]

@ishita27ful What are you saying - you doubt the goodness of classical music. Don't forget our greatest musicians are all classical singers irrespective of the genre. Just look around.

[zoomingoa]

translation in hindi plz.Shukriya

[65naz1]

When u listen to Begum Akhtar u understand why singing is like prayer.

[sabbasif]

main hu dard e ishq say jaan balab mujhay zindagi ki dua na day! meray humnafar !!! Subhan Allah!

[arisidbangla]

One of the best ghazals I have evre heard. Great Singer, Great Lyrics.

[0nman]

This has been my fav of all time by Begum Akhtar..thx a million for upload..

[mazharqayyumkhan]

Awesome!

[Muneeb58]

Begum Akhtar and Ustad Barkat Ali khan, nobody could break the myth of these two on Ghazal and Thumri.They still govern like ghazal in Urdu poetry.I do not see anbody even could do in future.What a class.Still people listen them and could not find the quality anywhere else.

[Talhabintareq]

Begum akhtar is love!



[sudhakant100]

aap ke gazlo ko suun kar jo ruhani skoon milta hai wo bayan se bahr hai.Allah Tala ne jo aap ko nawaza hai ese tarah khashbu ban kar logo ke dilo ko mehkate rahe

[rajivsheopuri]

divine !

[786Humaira]

Thanks!

first time i listened to it;[thru u]; i couldn't gather the courage to listen to it again.it took me a while ..........

[princeg80]

jism ka koey aisa roo (hair) nahi jo asthaahi sey hi laraz na gaya ho! sachhey surr have their special impact as a lay man like me gets so much effect of it!

[fernando86ht]

surinder50,u should shut up&listen to this gazal.who spoiling your maza.If my simple words spoil ur fragile maza,then u know nothing.Listen to Micheal Jackson or Bollywood crap,mediocre mind.I just gave my opinion,simple.You Indians r miserable ppl,always complain&criticize.Read what I wrote.I just said that I don't know either.Different ppl feel differently.And you just jump in.Get lost and listen to your crappy bollywood.By the way,if u have some shame,dont copy Pak songs&don't visit Pak sites

[8028000]

i dun kno wot to say but i am most indebted of you for uploading it

[vibhavgautam1234]

Begam you are my idol. Where are you?

[44jamil]

i am an vivid listner of ghazals but she is marvellouus in rendering the words

[51rajiv]

wah kya kalam hai wah wah kya baat hai kya badhiya gazal hai

[51rajiv]

wah kya kalam hai

[e2e7cs]

Imitable style of Begum Akhtar and ghazal of Shakeel Badayuni, What a classic blend!

[heer4u]

Mere dagh e dil se hai roshni> wah

mujhey dar hai ae mere chara gar , ye chiraagh tu hi bujha na de ..

very nice poetry and beautifully sung by Begum Akhtar !!!

[Missaina35]

subhanAllah i cant stop listening this beautiful ghazal. its becoming food for my soul.

aye kash begum sahiba is daor me hotin to hum Faizabad ko apna ghar kar lete.Ya Allah keep her in peace bec she is giving our soul so much peace. not a single day pass by when I dont listen to her. She was from my parental city Faizabad. no matter wt people say about her but it makes me feel proud to think that she was from our grand parents city. people use o have great sense of shayeri those days.

[Missaina35]

subhanAllah i cant stop listening this beautiful ghazal. its becoming food for my soul.

aye kash begum sahiba is daor me hotin to hum Faizabad ko apna ghar kar lete.Ya Allah keep her in peace bec she is giving our soul so much peace. not a single day pass by when I dont listen to her. She was from my parental city Faizabad. no matter wt people say about her but it makes me feel proud to think that she was from our grand parents city. people use to have great sense of shayeri those days.

[Missaina35]

subhanAllah i cant stop listening this beautiful ghazal. its becoming food for my soul.

[Missaina35]

subhanAllah i cant stop listening this beautiful ghazal.

[ileeshmach]

A priceless Gem...... Speechless!

[mosahebwalid]

To fernando 86ht

Perhaps u r right. Surely u r as far as the comparison u mede with "a seeker's complaint. In this aspect in fact there is no comparison.

[51rajiv]

perfect ghajal

[kabenu]

Effortless! Such perfection. Begum sahiba.. cant thank you enough. May your soul rest in peace!

[fernando86ht]

It sounds more like a Seeker who is complaining about his search to himself or his God before his death,or in tremendous pain.Maybe I am wrong but that's how it sounds to me.So instead of writing back answers or criticizing me,please write what you feels.Maybe someone is right or all are wrong but lets all enjoy thisbeautiful ghazal

[surinder50]

@fernando86ht please do not bring in GOD...it will spoil my maza!

[vishaldutta]

Begum ji was the best.

[spadex15]

mere ghar ke saamne field me ek ladki se meri nigaah mili, jab wo football khel rahi thi. Tab se aaj tak koi aur soorat aankh ko janchi hi nahi :-)

[Asifk88]

amazing voice, i think abida parveen has been inspired by Begum Akhtar :)

[grsekhon]

TheRampurwala you did excellent job. You deserve great respect for these words e. g. meri chasham-e-shoque tera bharam. Sekhon USA

[shoonnya]

this song never fails to make me weep....and yet i keep coming back to it...

Begum, aapki aatmaa ko shanti miley...

bus yehi duaa hai..

[askpati]

Excellent ! Immortal Begum Akhtar !

[globalempire]

Only the best

Wow

AskTamkin

lomdon

[rupaina86]

Muje chor day mere haal per,

[malangi13]

@rupaina86 OK

[simbamycat1]

.......main houn dard e ISHQ say jaan balab, mujhay zindagi ki dua na day..........

[micciiimoo]

I was very much found of these Ghazals by Beghum Akhtar.

Thanks for uploading.



[mfarooq56]

Some one told me this is the last Album of Begum Akhtar Shiba and recorded at the age of 72, She died 9 months later after recording it.

Can some one can confirm it?

[kk6709]

tks 4 loading. you have done an excellent job

[vikassood65]

Rare gem & just wonderful. Shukriya.

[gulrehan]

tera jaam lainay ko bazm main koi aur haath barha na day

[oksialkot]

Muje chor day mere haal per, tera kia bharosa hai charagar Yeh teri nawazish-e-muhtasar mera dard aur barha na day

Perfection

[lightningspark1]

great....

who wrote the lyrics?

[rizwanazad1]

Mesmerizing................ Even the same ghazal by Farida Khanum is equally beautiful. Both of them has done great justice to the lyrics penned down by Shakeel Badayuni

[rizwanjamali]

واه واه ڪيا بات هه روح ڪو هلاديا غزل اور اس ڪي ادائيگي ڪيا خوب تلفظ هه بيمار شفاياب هوگه جرار حسين جمالي اوسته محمد بلوچستان پاڪستان

[shirukk1234]

love this gazal!

[vishaldutta]

soul shaker what can i say

[ritalli]

amazing ! incomparable , timeless !

[TheRampurwala]

For Insanitica: I have posted translation of Ay mohabbat... and Diwana bana na hai ... under the appropriate ghazals.

[Ananjanchakraborty]

Kya baat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Muneeb58]

No body could break the myth of Begum Akhtar and Ustad Barkat Ali Khan Sahib in ghazal and Thumri .They both are still on top just like Ghalib and Mir in Urdu ghazal.

[Insanitica]

Thanks A lot lot lot to TheRampurwala

Now I ask more...can you also do the same for Ae mohabbat tere anjam pe rona aya...???

[TheUma2000]

mujhay dost bun k dughaa na day...!!!

[ranvirsehgal123]

aatishe gul

[howdoesitfeel]

Bahut shukriya, TheRampurwala-bhai!

I had been frantically rummaging throughout the Net to find a translation of Shakeel's ghazal, and here you post one for everyone's benefit. God bless you and may poetry live on!

[questions613]

out of this world

[TheUma2000]

BEAUTIFUL......!!!

[TheRampurwala]

Part 5

Meri chashm-e-shoq tera bharam, rahe umr bhar yuNhi taaza dam

My eager eye (seeks) your figure, may it remain fresh for life

Na pukar usko ke wo sanam, kahin jal ke jalwa dikha na de

Dont call, for my beloved be annoyed, and show the (beautiful) face (as a punishment).

[oksialkot]

@TheRampurwal

"Jal k jalwa dikhana" symbolizes the beloved as a butterfly. The butterfly loves the fire and shows his love for fire by burning itself in the in the fire it loves.

(First line) says that may my eagerness to see the beloved remains at its height, cause just to see him/her is enough for me. (Second line) but i wont tell him/her about my love so that he/she may not burn himself/herself in the fire fire of love.

[TheRampurwala]

@oksialkot I am sorry to say that my translation is correct. In the Northern Indian (U.P.) Urdu, "jalna" has several meanings, one of which is "being annoyed." In Urdu ghazals, the lover is always pining for the uncaring beloved. The lover - not the beloved - is likely to burn self like a "parvana".  None of that is implied here.

[asdfghjkl5poiuytrewq]

@TheRampurwala thanks for nice translation, i am not familair with urdu...so could understand many words or in some cases got words by not the meaning...

[TheRampurwala]

Part 4

tera jaam lene ko bazm meN koi aur haath baDaa na de

To grab your cup, somebody else may extend the hand./

Two verses missing in the ghazal, as sung, are:

Dar-e-yaar pe badi bheed hai, wohi aashiqoN ka hujoom hai

Theres a big crowd at my beloveds door, its a crowd of lovers/

Abhi neend aayi hai husn ko, koi shor karke jaga na de

My beauty just went to sleep, dont anyone awaken (her)/

[TheRampurwala]

Part 3

mera azm itana baland hai ke paraaye sholoN kaa Dar nahiN

My resolve is so high, that I am not afraid of outside flames/

mujhe Khauf aatish-e-gul se hai, ye kahiN chaman ko jalaa na de

I am afraid of the fire of the flower, what if burns down the garden/

wo utthe haiN leke khom-o-subuu, arey o Shakeel kahaaN hai tuu

My beloved got up with the (wine) pitcher and cup, Shakil, where are you?/

[TheRampurwala]

Part 2

mujhe Dar hai ay mere chaaraagar, ye charaaGH tuu hi bujhaa na de

I am afraid, my beloved, that it may be you that extinguishes that light/

mujhe chhoD de mere haal par, tera kyaa bharosaa hai chaaraagar

Let me be in my condition, how can I trust you, my beloved/

ye terii nawaazish-e-muKhtasar, meraa dard aur baDaa na de

This little favour from you, may even increase my heartache/

[TheRampurwala]

Here's approximate transliteration:

mere ham-nafas, mere ham-navaa, mujhe dost banke daGHaa na de

My co-soul my co-breather, dont betray me after becoming (my) friend/

maiN huuN dard-e-ishq se jaaN_balab, mujhe zindagi ki duaa na de

My soul is at my lips because of love-ache, dont pray for my life/

mere daaGH-e-dil se hai raushani, usi raushani se hai zindagi

The burn on my heart gives light, that light keeps me alive/

[nihilistk]

First time i listened this ghazal on a cross atlantic flight and the effect was so deep i could not stop crying.JUST BEAUTIFUL

[xbeauxdeathx]

she's the queen MAY LORD BLESS HER

[samyyababu]

just sit &  listen.

[sobrownso]

Been listening to her for years and it has done nothing but benefit my life very deeply. It has made a me a better person with the will power to smile when I hear the good news of others

[goodboyla]

there can be no words in praise of such genius par excellence ..... except to just shut up and listen !!

[wamsluv]

Shakeel Badauuni nay bahut hi khoob ghazal likh~ii. jigar ka lahu naZ^ar aata hay.

[partho2912]

undoubtedly the best ... kya baat ... kya nazakaat inki awaaz mein bahut khub

[Aartib40]

Wah, thanks4upload

[Insanitica]

Plz can some urdu speakers translate the lyrics??

[gulrehan]

khak main kia sooratain hon gi k pinhan ho gaeen

[bbqbananna]

can anyone translate the lyrics for me? my urdu isn't amazing!

[xbeauxdeathx]

n my english isn't tht amazing..^_^

[jforex78]

Speechless. Paradise Lost, Lost.

[kamleshkumardiwan]

bahut sundar rachana ko lajavab tarike se gaya he. badhi hai.

[pran92]

rooh ko chhoone wali ye awaaz........... kaash humein inke pairon ki dhool hi mil jaati...........

[syedjunaidaliahmed]

Hi to all. anyone have gazals of Begum akrher please send me or tell me to how to download this from net. Please Please

[imranfirozabadi]

Syed, if you download Real Player 11 and enable download plugin in the settings of real player, than you will be able to download it from you tube.

Good Luck

[nekakhtar]

I first heard this ghazal 27 years ago and I am still listening.She was the only women ghazal singer who has captivated the hearts of all generations and espicially in this Shakeel sahib ghazal.

[saaahil1]

beautiful janab

thanks for sharing

[rimmy2007]

The voice is thrillingly simple with deeply enchanting melody. I was thrilled and shocked to hear this immortal ghazal by this classical artist. I have added this in my life selection of top melodies.

[Noshasan1]

Absolutely enchanting! Another beautiful rendition of this ghazal is by Farida Khanum - in a very slow delivery.

[sobrownso]

The original female voice of ghazals, a true art indeed

[punjabibear]

hi You all......

if any one have any videos or audios of kaneez begam or mukjtari begam. i would be highly thankful. i keep my finmgers cross untill i get a fruitful reply !

regards

[tanima051989]

i like this wonderfull voice. god is also listeng and enjoying her beautiful voice.

[purabi0]

i can't describe the feeling i have when i'm listening to the queen. to me she is another form of Addyama

[0nman]

wow!!can't believe I am listning to Begum Akhtar...never thought I will find her on you tube..thx a million

[shoonnya]

every word..every note of this gem brings me to tears...I wish I could meet her once...just once...

[safiaraza]

The beauty of Urdu language is due to its roots in Arabic and Persian.

[mscherish65]

Are you not capable of enjoying such extraordinary music without getting into your racist remarks?

[zfk110]

5 starts? this should be Trillion Stars just the voice only!

[reddins0]

Beautiful poetry and equally beautiful voice of Begum Aktar Ji. Eventhough I left the vatan (country) years ago as a little girl, I will always cherish the great heritage with which my ancestors have blessed me. Sare jahan se accha ye Hindustan hamara! (My Hindustan is the best country in the world!)

[adnankamal7]

i used to laugh on these gazal when i use to see my dad listning them but to be very honest i am addicted of this ghazal

[MateenTahir]

i am 20 nw....n i knw madam's experience will b mre than it but still i dnt knw it is enough 2 say tht she sung it lyk WOW...amazing...breath taking song...

[Subodas]

Nice quality thanx!

[9uru9ulabkhatri]

mujhe khauf atish-e-gul se hai..ye kahin chaman ko jala na de

[Munibsamir]

Begun akhtar and ustad barkat ali khan sb are still the most powerful ghazal singers.I do not see anybody who could beat their style and bring his or her own.We are still living in the era of Begum akhter and ustad barkat ali khan ghazal singing and waiting for somebody who couls break their myth. I do not see any chance in near future but God is great.

[swkawn]

......amazing ...simply unique

[9uru9ulabkhatri]

marvelous !! I Wish I Was Born In That Era.

[ykamal6]

Loved begum Akhter's style and singing. Its true she is a true legand. She in herself is a school for ghazal singers and listeners. KIYA BAAT HAY - WAH

[60mano]

Wah simply magnificent

do we have anyone who came after her?

[exactra]

Does anyone know where i can download this from?

[rajput1113]

thank you for posting this, shows you have impeccable and discerning taste in music.

[dawoodkhan786]

Thank you for posting a clean version of Begum Akhtar's rendition of MEre Humnafas. 100 times better than the garbage dished out by the Farida Khanum (more Nakhras than gale-ki-karamat). Farida's version reminds me of a camel in heat :-)....Begum Akhtar soars like an eagle.

[KUNDIWALABABA]

A million thanks for your kind effort!

[rakadvs]

i am listining to this ghazal since 1979 when i was in fifth class. there is no match for the words music and voice.

[zrogow]

What a beautiful performance of a gorgeous ghazal! Could anyone post translation of it, even a rough one?

Thanks.

[Umbersaria]

did you get any translation to this or not ?

[ali79711]

lolz kya baat hain

[pashtaanah]

Mujhy chorh day apny haal par tera kya bharosa hai chaaragar

Yeh tera nawazeshe e mukhtasar mera dard aur barhha na day!!!thaks a lot for uploading.

[dmisra75]

have just come back from nehru center, london -heard radhika chopra sing some ghazals, feel very nostalgic now. hence put on you tube and came across this- now i have tears in my eyes, PURE UNDISTILLED GENIUS.

ai mere pyaare watan... golden age of indian cinema and music

[vatsa402008]

Splendid!!!!!

[rimalh]

listen to the maqta...the takhallus shakeel is used, so the poet is shakeel badayuni

[goodboyla]

I thought this was by Ghalib...can someone pls reconfirm.Talat Mahmood also sang the same gazal

[Umbersaria]

yes poet is Shakeel i have the CD with all the information on it about who wrote the ghazals