Magic in Tunes – Mehbooba Mehbooba

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This song is from the 1975 Indian Hindi-language action adventure film Sholay (= Embers). Music was composed by R. D. Burman to the Lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. Sung by R. D. Burman.

This song was sung by its composer, R. D. Burman, who received his sole Filmfare Award nomination for playback singing for his effort. The song, which is often featured on Bollywood hit song compilations, is based on “Say You Love Me” by Greek singer Demis Roussos.

Lyrics transliterated:

Mehbooba Mehbooba; Hooo

Mehbooba Mehbooba; Mehbooba Mehbooba

Hoo Hoo Hoo

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Main Aur Tu; Mehbooba Mehbooba; Mehbooba Mehbooba Hoo Hoo Hoo

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Main Aur Tu Hoo Hoo Hoo

Phool Bahaaron Se Nikla; Chaand Sitaaron Se Nikla

Phool Bahaaron Se Nikla; Chaand Sitaaron Se Nikla; Din Dooba

Ooh, Mehbooba Mehbooba; Mehbooba Mehbooba Hoo Hoo Hoo

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain; Main Aur Tu

Husnu Ishq Ki Raahon Mein, Baahon Mein Nigaahon Mein

Husnu Ishq Ki Raahon Mein, Baahon Mein Nigaahon Mein; Dil Dooba

Ooh, Mehbooba Mehbooba; Mehbooba Mehbooba Hoo Hoo Hoo

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain

Gulshan Mein Gul Khilte Hain; Jab Sehra Mein Milte Hain; Main Aur Haa Tu

Mehbooba Mehbooba, Mehbooba Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mehbooba, Mehbooba Mehbooba

Ooh, Ooh Ooh Ooh

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