Allah Rakha Rahman ( Born on January 6, 1967 as A.S. Dileep Kumar in Chenna… Read Full Bio ↴Allah Rakha Rahman ( Born on January 6, 1967 as A.S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a two time Academy Award winning Indian film music composer, based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He made his debut in 1992 with Mani Ratnam’s Tamil movie, Roja (Rose), which was subsequently dubbed into many languages. Ram Gopal Verma’s Rangeela was the first Hindi movie to have Rahman as the music director. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri. To date he has sold over 250 million albums worldwide making him one of the biggest selling artists of the last two decades.

His more unknown works include the AIRTEL jingle and lately the WORLDSPACE jingle.

Rang De Basanti (2006), Bombay, Dil Se and Roja are amongst his more popular works. He was also the music composer for the movies Lagaan (which was nominated for the Oscars for the Best Foreign Movie) and Yuva.

Three of the maestro’s songs have been added to the 56 song Oscar list. Khalabali and Lukha Chuppi from movie Rang de Basanti and Chan-Chan from the movie Water are included in the Oscar short list of songs.

A.R Rahman in the West:
He obtained a scholarship to Trinity College of Music in London and he graduated with a degree in Western classical music.

His recent works Include “Bombay Dreams” with Andrew Lloyd Weber, as well as a Mandarin movie, Between Heaven and Earth.

The movie “Inside Man” opens with the Hindi song “Chaiya Chaiya” composed by A.R.Rahman for the film “Dil Se”.

Mitwa
A. R. Rahman Lyrics

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Har Sant Kahe, Saadhu Kahe
Sach Aur Saahas Hai Jiske Mann Mein
Ant Mein Jeet Usiki Rahe

Aaja Re Aaja Re, Aaja Re Aaja Re
Bhale Kitne Lambe Ho Raste, Ho
Thake Na Tera Yeh Tan, Ho
Aaja Re Aaja Re, Sun Le Pukaare Dagariya

Rahe Na Yeh Raste Taraste, Ho, Tu Aaja Re
Is Dharti Ka Hai Raja Tu, Yeh Baat Jaan Le Tu
Kathinaayi Se Takraa Ja Tu, Nahin Haar Maan Le Tu
Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
Tu Aaja Re

Sun Lo Re Mitwa
Jo Hai Tumre Mann Mein, Vohi Hamre Mann Mein
Jo Sapna Hai Tumra, Sapna Vohi Hamra Hai
Jeevan Mein

Haan, Chale Hum Liye Aasa Ke Diye Nayanan Mein
Diye Hamri Aasaaon Ke Kabhi Bujh Na Paaye

Kabhi Aandhiyaan Jo Aake Inko Bujhaaye

O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
Tu Aaja Re

Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na Na
Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na
Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na Na, Aaja Re

Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na Na
Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na
Ta Na, Ta Na Na Na, Ta Na Na Na Na Na, Aaja Re

Sun Lo Re Mitwa
Purwa Bhi Gaayegi, Masti Bhi Chhaayegi
Milke Pukaaro To
Phoolon Waali Jo Rut Hai, Aayegi

Haan, Sukh Bhare Din, Dukh Ke Binlaayegi
Hum Tum Sajaaye Aao, Rangon Ke Mele

Rehte Ho Bolo Kaahe Tum Yun Akele
Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
Tu Aaja Re

Har Sant Kahe, Saadhu Kahe
Sach Aur Saahas Hai Jiske Mann Mein
Ant Mein Jeet Usiki Rahe

O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re

O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re

Tu Aaja Re, Tu Aaja Re, Tu Aaja Re
Tu Aaja Re

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Mitwa by A.R. Rahman express the idea that we should embrace courage and truth in the face of adversity. The opening lines emphasize the importance of having truth and courage in one's mind, as these qualities ensure victory in the end. The singer urges the Mitwa (beloved) to come and join them on their journey, regardless of how long and tiring it may be. They express their longing for the Mitwa and hope that they will answer their call.

The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone, asking the Mitwa to listen to their innermost desires and dreams. They assert that whatever the Mitwa envisions, they share that vision and hope for it to materialize in their life. The singing becomes more joyous and energetic, inviting the Mitwa to celebrate life with them, through thick and thin. They assert that they will never let their hope be extinguished, even in the face of adversity, confidently asserting that they will always be triumphant.

Overall, the song Mitwa is a call to embrace courage and truth, to follow our dreams, and to persevere through challenging times, being hopeful of a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Har Sant Kahe, Saadhu Kahe
Every saint and wise person says that the true courage and power lie within one's mind.

Sach Aur Saahas Hai Jiske Mann Mein
Someone who has truth and courage within their mind will always be victorious in the end.

Ant Mein Jeet Usiki Rahe
Victory will always belong to the person who persists until the end.

Aaja Re Aaja Re, Aaja Re Aaja Re
Come, come, please come.

Bhale Kitne Lambe Ho Raste, Ho
Even if the road is long,

Thake Na Tera Yeh Tan, Ho
Let your body not be weary,

Aaja Re Aaja Re, Sun Le Pukaare Dagariya
Come, come, hear the call of the land,

Rahe Na Yeh Raste Taraste, Ho, Tu Aaja Re
Don't remain thirsty on this journey, please come.

Is Dharti Ka Hai Raja Tu, Yeh Baat Jaan Le Tu
You are the king of this earth, understand this fact.

Kathinaayi Se Takraa Ja Tu, Nahin Haar Maan Le Tu
Even if you face hardships, don't give up.

Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Friend, listen Friend, what are you afraid of?

Yeh Dharti Apni Hai, Apna Ambar Hai Re
This earth is ours, and so is the sky above.

Tu Aaja Re
Please come.

Sun Lo Re Mitwa
Listen, my friend.

Jo Hai Tumre Mann Mein, Vohi Hamre Mann Mein
What's in your heart is also in mine.

Jo Sapna Hai Tumra, Sapna Vohi Hamra Hai
Your dream is also my dream.

Haan, Chale Hum Liye Aasa Ke Diye Nayanan Mein
Let's go along with the lamp of hope shining in our eyes.

Diye Hamri Aasaaon Ke Kabhi Bujh Na Paaye
May the lamps of our hopes never go out.

Kabhi Aandhiyaan Jo Aake Inko Bujhaaye
Even if the storms come and try to extinguish them.

Purwa Bhi Gaayegi, Masti Bhi Chhaayegi
The winds will sing and laughter will spread.

Milke Pukaaro To
If we call for it together,

Phoolon Waali Jo Rut Hai, Aayegi
The season of flowers will come.

Haan, Sukh Bhare Din, Dukh Ke Binlaayegi
Days filled with happiness will come, pushing away sadness.

Hum Tum Sajaaye Aao, Rangon Ke Mele
Let's decorate with colors and have a celebratory gathering.

Rehte Ho Bolo Kaahe Tum Yun Akele
You keep living alone, tell me why.

O Mitwa, Sun Mitwa, Tujhko Kya Darr Hai Re
Friend, listen Friend, what are you afraid of?