Rekha Bhardwaj took formal training of music at Gandharva Mahavidyala for s… Read Full Bio ↴Rekha Bhardwaj took formal training of music at Gandharva Mahavidyala for six year under Shri Vasant Thakar, Pandit Vinay Chandra Mudgal and Shri Madhup Mudgal. Afterwards she met her guru Pt. Amarnath who trained her in specialized gharana singing.

Her first album Ishqa Ishqa came in 2004 with Gulzar as lyricist and husband Vishal Bhardwaj as composer. She is the recipient of 58th National Film Awards for the Best Female Playback singer for the film Ishqiya in 2011.

She is reportedly working on a new album on traditional sufi poetry.

Selected Discography

* Dilli 6 (2009)
* Haal-E-Dil (2008)
* No Smoking (2008)
* Superstar (2008)
* Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007) (playback singer)
* Red Swastik (2007) (playback singer) (as Rekha Bhardwaj)
* Omkara (2006) (lead singer)
* Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) (playback singer) (as Rekha)
* Maqbool (2003) (playback singer) (as Rekha)
* Makdee (2002) (playback singer) (as Rekha Vishal)
* Abhay (2001) (as playback singer)
* Hu Tu Tu (1999) (music assistant) (as Rekha Vishal)
* Godmother (1999) (playback singer)
* Chachi 420 (1997) (playback singer)
* Maachis (1996) (music assistant) (as Rekha Vishal)

Sajan Kahe Na Bole Bain
Rekha Bhardwaj Lyrics

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Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo

Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo

Sajan kahe na bolo
Sajan kahe na bolo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rekha Bhardwaj's song Sajan Kahe Na Bole Bain consist of the same repeated phrase: "Sajan kahe na bolo." The translation of this phrase is "Let not my beloved speak." The song explores the theme of forbidden love and heartbreak. The singer of the song is in love with someone who is either unavailable or not allowed to reciprocate their feelings. The repeated phrase serves as a plea to their beloved to not speak and reveal their true feelings. The singer is painfully aware of the societal and cultural obstacles that prevent them from being with their beloved.

The song's repetitive nature plays a significant role in creating a sense of longing, yearning, and desperation. The somber melody and Bhardwaj's emotive vocals add to the melancholy tone of the lyrics. The song captures the sense of being silenced and not being able to express one's true feelings due to social and cultural norms.

Line by Line Meaning

Sajan kahe na bolo
My beloved remains silent

Bairi piya bada bedardi
My enemy, my love, is very cruel

Soni piya aise bhaaye
My beloved is charming and delightful

Soni piya bada bhola-bhaala
My beloved is innocent and naive

Soni piya gaata rahe mera dil
My beloved's voice continues to fill my heart

Soni piya na bhaaye
My beloved does not agree with me

Sajan kahe na bolo
My beloved remains silent

Soni piya bada bedardi
My beloved is very cruel

Soni piya aise bhaaye
My beloved is charming and delightful

Soni piya bada bhola-bhaala
My beloved is innocent and naive

Soni piya gaata rahe mera dil
My beloved's voice continues to fill my heart