Renowned for her voice range and often credited for her versatility, Bhosle's work includes film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian Classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, Rabindra Sangeets and Nazrul Geetis. She has sung Hindi, Assamese, Urdu, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, English, Russian, Czech, Nepali, Malay and Malayalam.
In 2006, Asha Bhosle stated that she had sung over 12,000 songs, a figure repeated by several other sources. The World Records Academy, an international organization which certifies world records, recognized her as the "Most Recorded Artist" in the world, in September 2009. The Government of India honoured her with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
Nanhe Munne Bachche Teri Mutthi Mein
Asha Bhosle Lyrics
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नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
मुट्ठी में है तकदीर हमारी
मुट्ठी में है तकदीर हमारी
हमने किस्मत को बस में किया है
हमने किस्मत को बस में किया है
भोली भाली मतवाली आँखों में क्या है
भोली भाली मतवाली आँखों में क्या है
आँखों में झूमे उम्मीदों की दिवाली
आने वाली दुनिया का सपना सजा है
आने वाली दुनिया का सपना सजा है
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
भीख में जो मोती मिले लोगे या न लोगे
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं का बोलो क्या करोगे (आ आ)
भीख में जो मोती मिले लोगे या न लोगे
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं का बोलो क्या करोगे (आ आ)
भीख में जो मोती मिले तो भी हम न लेंगे
भीख में जो मोती मिले तो भी हम न लेंगे
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं की माला पहनेंगे
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं की माला पहनेंगे (आ आ)
मुश्किलों से लड़ते-फिरते जीने में मज़ा है (आ आ)
मुश्किलों से लड़ते-फिरते जीने में मज़ा है
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
The song "Nanhe Munne Bachche Teri Mutthi Mein" is a beautiful and heartwarming lullaby sung by Asha Bhosle. Through its lyrics, the song portrays the innocence and dreams of children. The opening lines, "Nanhe Munne Bachche Teri Mutthi Mein Kyaa Hai," convey a sense of wonder and curiosity about what lies in the palms of these little ones. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the central theme of the song, which is the immense potential and destiny that lies within children.
The song goes on to say that their destiny is held in their tiny fists. This signifies that children have the power to shape their own future and fulfill their dreams. The lyrics also highlight the simplicity and purity of their eyes, which sparkle with hope and dreams. The line, "Aankhon mein jhoomen umeedon ki diwali," beautifully captures the essence of childhood innocence and the excitement of future possibilities.
In the second verse, the lyrics add a deeper layer of meaning. The line, "Bheekh mein jo moti mile loge ya na loge, Zindagi ke aansuon ka bolo kya karoge," questions the worth of material possessions and challenges the listener to think about what they would do with the tears of life. It suggests that true happiness and fulfillment come from embracing life's challenges rather than seeking material wealth.
The overall message of the song is to cherish the innocence and dreams of children and to encourage them to embrace adversity with resilience and joy. It celebrates the potential and destiny that lies within each child and reminds listeners of the importance of supporting and nurturing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
What is in your tiny hands, little child?
मुट्ठी में है तकदीर हमारी
In your hands lies our destiny
हमने किस्मत को बस में किया है
We have entrusted our fate to a bus
भोली भाली मतवाली आँखों में क्या है
What lies in your innocent and intoxicated eyes?
आँखों में झूमे उम्मीदों की दिवाली
The festival of hopes dances in your eyes
आने वाली दुनिया का सपना सजा है
You have adorned the dream of the future world
भीख में जो मोती मिले लोगे या न लोगे
Whether people give you pearls in charity or not
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं का बोलो क्या करोगे
What will you do with the tears of life?
भीख में जो मोती मिले तो भी हम न लेंगे
Even if we get pearls in charity, we will not take them
ज़िन्दगी के आंसुओं की माला पहनेंगे
We will wear the garland of life's tears
मुश्किलों से लड़ते-फिरते जीने में मज़ा है
There is joy in living by fighting and facing challenges
नन्हें मुन्ने बच्चे तेरी मुट्ठी में क्या है
What is in your tiny hands, little child?
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Written by: SHAILENDRA, Shankar-Jaikishan
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@bkroy3764
I am 70+. My eyes welled up listening to this song. It brings back old childhood memories
@shubhanjalimishra5572
😊
@arbphotography3380
The era when it was called the Indian Film Industry, where true craftsmen lived ❤️🙏
@psuhaskhan
One of the most positive songs that I have ever heard. The utopian dream of the poverty-stricken children strikes an emotional chord in the mind and literally makes you cry. Coupled with that is the excellent rendition especially by Asha Bhosle. The minor "हरकत" at 1.34 in the word "माला" is simply out of this world.
@raghurajpratapsingh6738
Currently My Age is 15! Even though these type of musics of movies betore than 70s literally hits me! Aur unn bachcho ke action, smile, innocence wow!
Uss un bachcho par khane ko khane nahi the tab kitne khush najar aate the! Ab toh sab kuchh milta hai ham logo ko tab bhi 90% youth depression me hi rahta hai
@imkaun
😊
@imkaun
Aane wali duniya kaisi hogi samjhao❤ Sabke sr pe taaj?
@shankargupta4461
What a song,
Superb Acting
Superb lyrics,
Superb Singing
Superb music.
@priyer74
When I was in school during the 1980's, every Republic Day and Independence Day, Doordarshan would telecast this song and other patriotic songs right from morning.
@hozsony4363
Song with Full of emotions 😢