Magic in Tunes – Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh

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This song is from the 1960 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (= My Heart is Mine and My Love is for Someone Else’s).

Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan to the Lyrics penned by Shailendra. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar. This Hawaiian-themed song is based on “My Lips Are Sealed” by Jim Reeves. This is one of my favorite songs.

Lyrics transliterated:

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Yeh Roshni Ke Saath Kyoon; Dhuaan Utha Chiraag Se

Yeh Roshni Ke Saath Kyoon; Dhuaan Utha Chiraag Se

Yeh Khwaab Dekhti Hoon Main; Ke Jag Padi Hoon Khwaab Se

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Mubaarake Tumhein Ke Tum; Kisi Ke Noor Ho Gaye

Mubaarake Tumhein Ke Tum; Kisi Ke Noor Ho Gaye

Kisi Ke Itne Paas Ho; Ke Sab Se Door Ho Gaye

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Kisi Ka Pyaar Leke Tum; Naya Jahan Basaaoge

Kisi Ka Pyaar Leke Tum; Naya Jahan Basaaoge

Yeh Shaam Jab Bhi Aayegi; Tum Humko Yaad Aaogee

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Ajeeb Daasta Hai Yeh; Kahan Shuru Kaha Khatam

Yeh Manzilein Hai Kaunsi; Na Woh Samajh Sake Na Hum

Na Wo Samajh Sake Na Hum

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