Allah Rakha Rahman (Tamil: அல்லா ரக்கா ரஹ்மான்; known professionally as A.R… Read Full Bio ↴Allah Rakha Rahman (Tamil: அல்லா ரக்கா ரஹ்மான்; known professionally as A.R. Rahman; Tamil: ஏ. ஆர். ரகுமான், born 6 January 1966 in Chennai, India as A. S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian film composer, record producer, musician, singer and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and traditional orchestral arrangements. He has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fourteen Filmfare Awards, eleven South Filmfare Awards in addition to numerous other awards and nominations. Time has referred to him as the "Mozart of Madras" and several Tamil commentators and fans have coined him the nickname Isai Puyal (Tamil: இசைப் புயல்; English: Music Storm). In 2009, Time placed Rahman in its list of World's Most Influential People. He is known as THE face of Indian music industry.

Having set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record Inn at Chennai, arguably one of Asia’s most sophisticated and high-tech studios, Rahman's film scoring career began in the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's various film industries, international cinema and theatre, Rahman has a claimed sale of more than 300 million records of his film scores and soundtracks as of 2009 for over 100 film scores worldwide, making him one of the world's all-time top selling recording artists. In a notable career spanning two decades, Rahman has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Indian film music and thus contributing to the success of several films. Rahman is currently one of the highest paid composers of the motion picture industry. He has also become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for beneficial causes and supporting charities.

Wedding Qawwali
A.R. Rahman Lyrics

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(Mubaraqa, mubaraqa, mubaraqa) - 3
Sohna sohna mera sohna
Sohna sohna maahi sohna
Sohna sohna mera sohna
Sohna sohna maahi sohna
O mera rang de lalaariya ha, rang de lalaariya ha,
Rang de duptaa, mera rang de lalaariya ha,
O mera rang de lalaariya ha, rang de lalaariya ha,

Rang de duptaa, mera rang de lalaariya ha,

O mere haaton pe laga de rang mehndi lalaariya,
Rang de duptaa, mera rang de lalaariya,

Sohna sohna mera sohna
Sohna sohna mera maahi sohna

Sohna sohna mera sohna
Sohna sohna mera maahi sohna

Ni sa re sa sa sa, Ni sa re sa sa sa
Ni sa re pa ma pa ma re ma re sa re sa
Ni sa re sa sa sa, Ni sa re sa sa sa
Ni sa re pa ma pa ma re ma re sa re sa

Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa
Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa
Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa

(Mil gaya, mujhe mil gaya
Rhemto kharan khil gaya.) - 2

Sab rang dil shagun banaeeya,
Sajno de geet sajaeeya.

Overall Meaning

The song Wedding Qawwali by A.R. Rahman is a celebratory song that is typically played at weddings or other joyful occasions. The song is in Hindi, and it is full of lively, upbeat music that reflects the excitement and happiness of a wedding. The lyrics of the song are primarily focused on the beauty and charm of the bride and the stylishness and grace of the groom.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Mubaraqa, mubaraqa, mubaraqa" three times to offer congratulatory wishes to the newlyweds. The rest of the lyrics focus on the traditional Indian wedding rituals and customs.

The first few verses of the song are dedicated to the bride's beauty, with the lyrics saying "Sohna sohna mera sohna, sohna sohna maahi sohna" meaning "my sweetheart is gorgeous", followed by "O mera rang de lalaariya ha, rang de lalaariya ha, rang de dupatta, mera rang de lalaariya ha" which translates to "oh my beloved, color my shawl with colors, color my shawl with colors, color it with your hands". The next verse is dedicated to the bride's hands, and the tradition of adornment with henna.

Overall, the song is an exuberant celebration of love and marriage, filled with both traditional and contemporary elements.

Line by Line Meaning

Mubaraqa, mubaraqa, mubaraqa
Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations

Sohna sohna mera sohna
My beloved is beautiful

Sohna sohna maahi sohna
My dear beloved is beautiful

O mera rang de lalaariya ha, rang de lalaariya ha, Rang de duptaa, mera rang de lalaariya ha
Color my bangles, color my dupatta, color them with beautiful hues

O mere haaton pe laga de rang mehndi lalaariya, Rang de duptaa, mera rang de lalaariya
Apply henna on my hands and color my dupatta with beautiful hues

Ni sa re sa sa sa, Ni sa re sa sa sa Ni sa re pa ma pa ma re ma re sa re sa
A musical interlude

Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa Sa sa ni dha sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa
Another musical interlude

(Mil gaya, mujhe mil gaya Rhemto kharan khil gaya.) - 2
(I found it, I found it, the path to happiness)

Sab rang dil shagun banaeeya, Sajno de geet sajaeeya.
Let our hearts be filled with joy, while our loved ones sing songs of celebration.

Writer(s): A R Rahman

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