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.
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahan
Asha Bhosle Lyrics
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O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
Dil Ne Dil Se Kyaa Kahaa
Meri Meri Meri Meri Meri
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
Dil Ne Dil Se Kyaa Kahaa
Baaton Baaton Mein
Karti Hoon Main Kamaal
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Bas Jaati Hoon Main Dil Mein
Ban Ke Khayaal Aa Aa
Taru Ru Ru
Aankhon Aankhon Mein
Deti Hoon Main Jawaab
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Aankhon Aankhon Mein
Karti Hoon Main Sawaal
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
Dil Ne Dil Se Kyaa Kahaa
Main Bhi Thodi Si
Rahti Hoon Beqaraar
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Tu Bhi Thodaa Saa
Lagtaa Hai Beqaraar
Tara Ru Ru
Teri Meri To Haalat Hai Ek Si
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Kyun Naa Aapas Mein Ham Donon
Kar Len Pyaar
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
Dil Ne Dil Se Kyaa Kahaa
Dadudada
Lalalala
Dadadada
Lalalallala
Dilkash Baaten Haseen Mehfil Dil Jawaan
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Aisi Raaten Jawaani Mein Phir Kahaan
Tara Ra Ra Ra
Mere Honthon Pe Afsaanaa Pyaar Kaa
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
Tere Lab Pe Mohabbat Ki Daastaan
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
Dil Se Dil Ne Kyaa Kahaa
Meri Meri Meri Meri Meri
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
The lyrics in Asha Bhosle's song O Meri Jaan Maine Kahan (Oh my dear, what did I say and what did you hear) depict a conversation between two lovers who are expressing their feelings towards each other. They are discussing how they feel about each other and what they want from their relationship. The song touches on how they feel about each other, expressing their desires and confessing their love. The call and response verses lend well to the conversation-like feel of the song, making it sound like an exchange between two people.
The singer seems to be wanting to tell her lover how she feels about him but is too scared to do so. She instead addresses the topic through the lyrics of the song. The usage of the phrase "O Meri Jaan" (Oh my dear) throughout the song adds an endearing tone to the lyrics, making the song feel warm and loving. The song has a playful tone, with the singer talking about how she likes to play games with her feelings and how she enjoys receiving and giving answers through her eyes.
Overall, the song is about two people discovering their love for each other and expressing it in their own unique way. The playful tone and endearing phrasing make the song feel like a conversation between two lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
I have spoken to you, my love
O Meri Jaan Toone Sunaa
You have heard me, my love
Dil Ne Dil Se Kyaa Kahaa
What the heart said to the heart
Baaton Baaton Mein
In between the conversations
Karti Hoon Main Kamaal
I do amazing things
Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae Ae
(vocalizations)
Bas Jaati Hoon Main Dil Mein
I settle in the heart
Ban Ke Khayaal Aa Aa
As a thought, I come
Taru Ru Ru
(vocalizations)
Aankhon Aankhon Mein
In between the eyes
Deti Hoon Main Jawaab
I give answers
Karti Hoon Main Sawaal
I ask questions
Main Bhi Thodi Si
I too am a little
Rahti Hoon Beqaraar
I reside in restlessness
Tu Bhi Thodaa Saa
You too are a little
Lagtaa Hai Beqaraar
Seems restless
Teri Meri To Haalat Hai Ek Si
Our situation is the same
Kyun Naa Aapas Mein Ham Donon Kar Len Pyaar
Why don't we both fall in love?
Dadudada
(vocalizations)
Lalalala
(vocalizations)
Dadadada
(vocalizations)
Lalalallala
(vocalizations)
Dilkash Baaten Haseen Mehfil Dil Jawaan
Beautiful words in a lovely atmosphere, heart is youthful
Aisi Raaten Jawaani Mein Phir Kahaan
Where else could there be such nights in youth?
Tara Ra Ra Ra
(vocalizations)
Mere Honthon Pe Afsaanaa Pyaar Kaa
The story of love on my lips
Tere Lab Pe Mohabbat Ki Daastaan
The tale of love on your lips
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
You have heard me, my love
Dil Se Dil Ne Kyaa Kahaa
What the heart said to the heart
Meri Meri Meri Meri Meri
(vocalizations)
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
I have spoken to you, my love
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
You have heard me, my love
O Meri Jaan Maine Kahaa
I have spoken to you, my love
O Meri Jaan Tuune Sunaa
You have heard me, my love
Dadadada
(vocalizations)
Lalalallala
(vocalizations)
Writer(s): r.d. burman, anand bakshi
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@swaroopsanat91
Rd burman,asha bhosle,helen combo made in heaven...!!!grace to any eyes!!!
@soulfulsingers19
Very True 👌👌🔝🔝💯💯
@somalisarkar5883
Well said , 😊👍👍
@ShailendraSingh-pz4ov
So true!!
@iconicstoriesoflegends
you forget most handsome rajesh khanna saheb
@imteyazansari2835
I came here to listen this original song after listening from Anushka Patra, Indian idol singer. She sang this song beautifully Both sound male and female. Really she is amazing, awesome wonderful singer. ❤️❤️😘😘
@lkgamingwolveswarriors3653
Same here✌
@pritammahale6838
Me too
@SD-is9mk
Me too
@allwayspositive8359
Same here