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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