Salim–Sulaiman is an Indian score composer duo consisting of siblings Salim… Read Full Bio ↴Salim–Sulaiman is an Indian score composer duo consisting of siblings Salim and Sulaiman Merchant. They were born in Mumbai. Salim Merchant was born on 3 March 1974 and Sulaiman Merchant was born on 21 December 1970. They were inspired by their father Sadruddin Merchant, who used to lead Ismaili Scouts Orchestra in India. Steeped in a family tradition of music as the sons of composer and veteran of the film industry Sadruddin Merchant, Salim mastered the piano on at the Trinity College of Music in London while Sulaiman took up tabla training with such legends as Taufiq Qureshi and Ustad Zakir Hussain. Six years after their first music composition for a Bollywood film, they received acclaim for the film score of Bhoot.
Salim and Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade having scored for movies.The duo had also composed for many Indi-pop performers.

Ankhiyan Teriya Ve
Salim–Sulaiman Lyrics

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तेरे नाल ज़िंदाणु बिटावा
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
सदके मैं वारी वारी जावा
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार

मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
अंखिया ते पल पल डासा तेनू एक गाल
सच्चा हकदार तू मेरा
I Love The Tiger
I Love The Tiger
I Love The Tiger
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
I Love The Tiger
यार यार दिलदार यार
यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार

अंखिया टेरिया वे फूल कमाल दे
मितही मिटती गॅला दा च्छेद गाज़ल दे
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
I Love The Tiger
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार

तेरे नाल ज़िंदाणु बिटावा
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
सदके मैं वारी वारी जावा
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
अंखिया ते पल पल डासा तेनू एक गाल
सच्चा हकदार तू मेरा
I Love The Tiger
I Love The Tiger
I Love The Tiger
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार
I Love The Tiger
यार यार दिलदार यार
यार यार दिलदार यार

यार यार दिलदार यार
मेरे यार यार

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Salim–Sulaiman's song "Ankhiyan Teriya Ve" can be interpreted as a love song expressing deep affection and devotion towards a beloved. The repetition of the words "mere yaar yaar dildar yaar" throughout the song emphasizes the strong bond and closeness between the singer and their beloved.

The opening lines "Tere naal zindanu bitawa, mere yaar yaar dildar yaar" suggest that the singer wants to spend their life alongside their beloved, whom they consider to be their true friend and companion. The phrase "sakde mai vari vari jawa" reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to commit and sacrifice themselves for their beloved.

The lines "Ankhiya te pal pal dassa tenu ik gal, sacha hakdar tu mera" can be interpreted as the singer expressing their desire to look into their beloved's eyes and confess their true feelings. By calling their beloved the "true owner" of their heart, the singer is demonstrating their unconditional love and loyalty.

The repetition of the phrase "I Love The Tiger" in the chorus signifies the singer's strong admiration and passion for their beloved. It could be a metaphorical way of expressing the strength, power, and allure their beloved holds over them.

The closing lines "Ankhiya teriya ve phool kamal de, mitthi mitti gala da chhed gazal de" highlight the beauty and uniqueness of their beloved's eyes, comparing them to exquisite flowers. The phrase "mithi mithi gala da chhed gazal de" suggests that their beloved's words and conversations are like sweet poetry that touches the singer's heart deeply.

Overall, "Ankhiyan Teriya Ve" can be seen as a heartfelt expression of love and admiration, showcasing the singer's willingness to give their all and embrace the profound connection they have with their beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

तेरे नाल ज़िंदाणु बिटावा
I want to spend my life with you

मेरे यार यार दिलदार यार
My friend, my beloved friend

सदके मैं वारी वारी जावा
I would go to battle for you

अंखिया ते पल पल डासा तेनू एक गाल
Through my eyes, I convey my feelings to you

सच्चा हकदार तू मेरा
You are truly deserving of my love

I Love The Tiger
I am passionate about you

यार यार दिलदार यार
Friend, my beloved friend

अंखिया टेरिया वे फूल कमाल दे
Your eyes are like beautiful flowers

मितही मिटती गॅला दा च्छेद गाज़ल दे
The melody of your voice is like a melodious gazal

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAILASH KHER, SALIM SADRUDDIN MERCHANT, SULAIMAN SADRUDDIN MERCHANT

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