After completing his education in Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route in 1996.The band released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan before getting dissolved and in 2008 Chauhan released the solo album Kalam, for which he composed and sung. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
In 2009 he released his second solo album Fitoor.
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Challeya
Mohit Chauhan Lyrics
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Hmm Hmm
Hoo Hoo
Ra ra ra ra
Oh La la la
Hmmm
Chupi chupi chupi
Elo melo jhorde
Tomak paawte cholo na
Plsz.blo na
Aha Chuti chuti roode
Kheyali ploke
Cholo cholo meghe khusir jholoke
Cholo na
Plsz cholo na
Oh Hoo hoo
Ai mon kno kotha sone na
Oh ho ho
Ai mon kno badha mane na
Oh ho ho
Ai mon kno kotha sone na
Jani na
Chupi chupi hothat choya te
Elo melo jhordre
Tomake paawate Cholo na
Plsz Bolo na
Aha Chuti chuti roode
Kheyali poloke
Cholo cholo
Meghe khusir jholo ke
Cholo na
Plsz cholo na
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Jai harie sob chariye
Oi aakaser nile
Roong chodriye
Oh jai hariye sob chariye
Oi aakaser nile Roong chariye
Roonge roonge makha
Vorer sopne
Chena Ghum vorer anek jotne
Tomake khuji tomake
Aha Roonge roonge makha
Vorer sopne
Chene ghum vorer anak jotne
Tomake khuji tmake
Oh ho ho
A mon kno kotha sune na
Oh ho jo
A mon kno batha mane na
Oh ho ho
A mon kno kotha sune na
Jani na
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Choker tarai sopno harai
Tomai khujeje jai
Kon thikanai
Oh Choker tarai sopno harai
Tomai khuje jai
Kon thikanai
Oh Khuji khuji sonali jomko
Thoi thoi jole vasa no noikoo tole tai
Ak sopno jai
Oh Khuji khuji sonali jomko
Thoi thoi jole vasa no noiko
Ak sopno jai
Oh ho ho
A mon kno kotha sune na
Oh ho ho
Amon kno badha mane na
Oh ho ho
A mon kno kotha sune na
Jani na
The lyrics to "Challeya" by Mohit Chauhan tell the story of someone trying to pursue another person but facing difficulties in doing so. The first stanza begins with the imagery of rain falling heavily and the singer trying to catch up with the person they're pursuing but failing. The repetition of "cholo na" and "plsz bolo na" ("let's go" and "please say something") reflects the singer's desperation for a response. The chorus of "ai mon kno kotha sone na / ai mon kno badha mane na" ("why doesn't my heart speak / why doesn't it understand anything") expresses their confusion and frustration over their inability to communicate their feelings.
The second verse continues the theme of searching and looking for the person, feeling lost without them. The lines "jai hariye sob chariye / oi aakaser nile roong chariye" ("leaving behind everything in search / lost in the vastness of the sky") captures the singer's state of mind as they search for their love interest. The bridge of "choker tarai sopno harai / tomay khuje jai kon thikanai" ("the stars of my eyes lose their dream / as I search for you, where will I find you") further emphasizes the singer's longing and confusion. The song ends with the chorus repeating the same lines, underscoring the unresolved nature of the singer's pursuit.
Overall, the lyrics to "Challeya" express the frustration, confusion, and longing that come with pursuing someone who seems out of reach. The imagery of rain and the vast sky add to the mood of uncertainty and searching.
Line by Line Meaning
Sojol
Beginning of the song; no particular meaning
Hmm Hmm
No particular meaning
Hoo Hoo
No particular meaning
Ra ra ra ra
No particular meaning
Oh La la la
No particular meaning
Hmmm
No particular meaning
Chupi chupi chupi
No particular meaning; onomatopoeic sound of whispering/murmuring
Hothat choya te Elo melo jhorde
The winds suddenly become tumultuous and chaotic
Tomak paawte cholo na Plsz.blo na
I am unable to move forward towards you; please help me
Aha Chuti chuti roode Kheyali ploke
The gentle winds whisper and evoke thoughts in my mind
Cholo cholo meghe khusir jholoke Cholo na Plsz cholo na
Let's go and immerse ourselves in the shower of happiness amidst the clouds; please don't leave me alone
Oh Hoo hoo
No particular meaning
Ai mon kno kotha sone na Oh ho ho
My heart is unable to express its true feelings
Ai mon kno badha mane na
My heart does not understand its own emotions
Jani na
I don't know
Jai harie sob chariye Oi aakaser nile Roong chodriye
Let's abandon everything and lose ourselves in the blue sky and its shades
Oh jai hariye sob chariye Oi aakaser nile Roong chariye
Let's give up everything and fly away into the blue sky
Roonge roonge makha Vorer sopne Chena Ghum vorer anek jotne
In the morning dream, many unknown thoughts ensconce the colored clouds
Tomake khuji tomake Aha Roonge roonge makha Vorer sopne Chene ghum vorer anak jotne
I'm searching for you; amongst the colored clouds in my morning dream, I sense many thoughts
Choker tarai sopno harai Tomai khujeje jai Kon thikanai
In my eyes, dreams fade away while I look for you; I don't know where to search for you anymore
Oh Choker tarai sopno harai Tomai khuje jai Kon thikanai
In my eyes, dreams disappear while I look for you; I don't know where to search for you anymore
Oh Khuji khuji sonali jomko Thoi thoi jole vasa no noikoo tole tai Ak sopno jai
Searching for the beautiful jasmine, it spreads its fragrance wherever the wind carries it; a dream appears
Oh ho ho
No particular meaning
A mon kno kotha sune na
My heart can't hear any words
Amon kno badha mane na
My heart doesn't understand any emotions
Jani na
I don't know
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mohit Sachdeva
This song should be declared as the most underrated song ever, globally.
Himachal Pari
If you want to experience calmness of mountains, ever flowing freshness of rivers, sweet chirping of birds, fragrance of flowers, freeness of blue skys and peace of deep forests, you listen to Mohit Chauhan.
Mohit is Music, Mohit is Magic, Mesmerizing Singer, Superstar Performer.
Mohit, please tell, whether to watch your Amazing Performance, or close our eyes and listen to your Heavenly Voice.
Kshitij Pandit
This song gives me goosebumps whenever i listen to it β€β€
Love mohit sir β€
sheo shakti shukla
I am not much of a music person. Have had very few songs that have ever struck a chord. Then I heard this one, and probably heard on loop more than 50 times the same day.
Bhaskar Jyoti Biswas
Mohit Chauhan sir is real Rockstar β
Always a fan ππ
Arshad Qureshi
It is addictive and I love it......powerful beat, wish it would have been in HD quality.
Hemant Singh
amazing song, amazing album, I think Mohit should sing as much as possible, it seems he started late....... and he won't have enough to leave a huge legacy, he is the best we have...
Rohan Pathak
What a combination of great music and great voice which makes the song lively....I feel like I am listening it first time everytime I listen it...thanks for composing such a great song...my fav. Mohit Chauhan
Rahul Bhardwaj
I listen it back to back and everytime I fall in love with this song.What an arrangement of rhythm and hats off to the bass guitarist.
Sushama Dhawale
I didn't like it at first, but what a rhythm this song has, this is a master piece of fusion. Hindi lyrics with western instruments, absolutely fantastic.