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Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Rekha stars as a courtesan with a heart of gold in Umrao Jaan (1981). We next present the beautifully tragic lyrics and English translation of “Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston” from Umrao Jaan (1981). Umrao...
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Chaudavin Ka Chand Ho Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Guru Dutt compares the beauty of his beloved Waheeda Rehman to the full moon of the night sky in Chaudavin Ka Chand (1960). Today, we present the lyrics and English translation to the title track from...
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Aye Mere Pyare Watan Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
In honor of India’s 67th Independence Day on August 15th, we offer the lyrics and English translation to a patriotic classic from Kabuliwala (1961): ai mere pyaare vatan. Inspired by a Tagore short...
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Rahe Na Rahe Hum Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Ashok Kumar and Suchitra Sen star in the beautiful Asit Sen film Mamta (1966). Today we showcase the lyrics and English translation of the melodious “Rahe Na Rahe Hum” from the film Mamta (1966). This...
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Shammi Kapoor, the Elvis of India: Realities of a Rockstar
Shammi Kapoor plays a lovable rockstar in Teesri Manzil (1966). Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor (1930-2011) was popularly known as the Elvis of India. I just got back from a road trip with my fiancé down...
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Yeh Jo Chilman Hai Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Leela Chandavarkar and Rajesh Khanna flirt through fabricated barriers in Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971). Today we present the lyrics and English translation of “Yeh Jo Chilman Hai” from Mehboob Ki Mehndi...
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Abhi Na Jao Chod Kar Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Dev Anand croons to Sadhana in a moonlit forest in Hum Dono (1961). Next we present the enchanting lyrics and English translation to “Abhi Na Jao” from Hum Dono (1961). When I think of a Bollywood tree...
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Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Balraj Sahni plays a wealthy, family-loving merchant whose good fortune takes a disastrous turn in Waqt (1965). We now present the lyrics and English translation to “Aye Mere Zohra Jabeen” from Waqt...
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Chhupa Lo Yun Dil Mein Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Suchitra Sen wishes her daughter will never meet a Fate like her own in Mamta (1966). Today we showcase the lyrics and English translation to the soulful “Chhupa Lo Yun Dil Mein” from Mamta (1966). One...
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Neele Gagan Ke Tale Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Rajkumar gets romantic with his co-star Vimi in “Neele Gagan Ke Tale” from Humraaz (1967) Next we showcase the lovely lyrics and English translation of “Neele Gagan Ke Tale” from Humraaz (1967). Set...
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Classic Bollywood for Dummies: Decoding the Hidden Signs, Tricks, and Clichés
Scenes from classic Bollywood often make zero sense when taken out of context. In fact, much of classic Bollywood makes no sense even in context. Do you remember your first old Bollywood film? Or...
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Papa Jaldi Aaja Na Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
These adorable children await their father Bharat Bhushan’s return from an overseas journey in Taqdeer (1967). Here at Mr. and Mrs. 55, we wish you a very merry Christmas and send you our warmest...
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Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Rajesh Khanna reflects on the choices he made and the love he lost in Aap Ki Kasam (1974). Happy New Year’s to all our fans and lovers of classic Bollywood! In the spirit of the holiday, we present the...
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Teer-e Nazar Dekhenge Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Bedecked in a white gown symbolic of her own death, Pakeezah dances at the celebration of her lover’s marriage to another woman in Pakeezah (1971). We now showcase the lyrics and English translation to...
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Na Tum Humen Jano Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
With glistening suavity dripping from his pomade, Dev Anand croons the love ballad “Na Tum Humen Jano” to a sleeping Waheeda Rehman in Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962). Today we showcase the lyrics and English...
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Shokh Nazar Ki Bijliyan Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Looking extra-special in a French beret, Manoj Kumar goes for a spin on the ice in “Woh Kaun Thi” (1964). Today we present the lyrics and English translation to the playful wintertime number “Shokh...
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Jo Wada Kiya Woh Nibhana Padega Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
The eternal love story of emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is presented in Taj Mahal (1963) In the spirit of Valentine’s Day 2014, we continue our series on Taj Mahal (1963) with the lyrics and...
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The Top 30 Greatest Classic Bollywood Films of All Time
The top 30 greatest classic Bollywood films have been selected. Which films made the list of Bollywood’s best? Introduction Mr. and Mrs. 55 – Classic Bollywood Revisited! at last present our definitive...
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Tere Mere Milan Ki Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
In the famous climax of Abhimaan (1973), Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachhan reunite on-stage for an emotional rendition of “Tere Mere Milan Ki.” Today we showcase the lyrics and full English translation...
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Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi
Dangerously attractive Rajesh Khanna proves that real men wear lavender in Anand (1971). Next we showcase the lyrics and English translation of “Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli” from the sentimental mega-hit...
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