Currently she is one of the top playback singers in Bollywood - having sung for top actresses such as: Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, Rani Mukherji, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta, Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Asin, Anushka Sharma, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt.
She started her singing career at a very early age of four. She participated in many competitions and made her presence felt. Her family soon shifted to Mumbai when Tabassum, a TV host spotted her talent and expressed to her parents that she could further her career if they went to Mumbai. She became quite famous through the various competitions she participated in. Her performances were telecast all over India through the National Television channel Doordarshan, through the music show Meri Aawaz Suno where she won the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for the best female singer of India along with Pradip Somasundaran in the male category. This was the first such televised contest in India in 1996. Her first break in a Hindi film was in the film Shastra followed by Gang, Veergati, Dahek, Bade Dilwala, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Shyam Benegal's Samar and the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film Mission Kashmir. She had no formal training before she entered into various national singing competitions. Lata Mangeshkar offered to train her when she won on the nationally-telecast "Meri Aawaz Suno"
Her singing career got a big boost when Sandeep Chowta gave her the first major break in Mast. After Mast there was no turning back. Sunidhi Chauhan had been getting lots of criticism for an extremely mature voice despite being young. However this criticism ended once Chameli came with her biggest song to date "Bhaage Re Mann" and today she and Nihira Joshi are known as the most versatile singers since Kavita Krishnamurthy and Asha Bhosle.
Pehli Baar
Sunidhi Chauhan Lyrics
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मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
दो निगाहें मिलीं
धड़कनें बढ़ गयी
कुछ इशारा हुआ
मोहब्बत हो गयी
पहली बार जो देखा
मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हाँ मुझे तुमसे
मोहब्बत हो गयी
रातों को खाबों में
कोई भी आता न था
आके अकेले में
ऐसे जगाता न था
हर जगह हर घड़ी
बेकरारी बड़ी
चयन जाने लगा यह चाहत
हो गयी मोहब्बत हो गयी
पहली बार जो देखा
मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हाँ मुझे तुमसे
मोहब्बत हो गयी
पहले मेरा हाल
ऐसा न था जानेमन
न बेक़रारी थी न था
यह दीवानापन
न है तेरी खता
न मुझे है पता
जाने कैसे कहाँ
यह हालत हो गयी
मोहब्बत हो गयी
पहली बार जो देखा
मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हो मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
दो निगाहें मिलीं
धड़कनें बढ़ गयी
कुछ इशारा हुआ शरारत हो गयी
मोहब्बत हो गयी
पहली बार जो देखा
मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हाँ मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हाँ अब ऐसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
हाँ अब ऐसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
मोहब्बत हो गयी
The lyrics of the song "Pehli Baar" by Sunidhi Chauhan express the journey from hatred to love. The singer reflects on their initial impression of hating someone, but gradually, how they fell in love with that person. The first stanza sets the tone, stating that the singer hated the person they saw for the first time, but eventually love took over. It hints at an unexpected and transformative change in emotions.
The second stanza highlights the moment when their eyes met and their hearts started beating faster. There was a sign and mischievousness in the air, symbolizing the growing connection between them. Love overwhelmed them, surpassing the initial hatred they had felt. The repetition of the line "mohabbat ho gayi" emphasizes the realization of falling in love.
In the third stanza, the lyrics describe how previously, in the singer's dreams, nobody like that person came. However, when they met alone, things were different. The singer experiences a heightened state of restlessness and longing, feeling love everywhere and every moment. Their desire became undeniable, leading to an unconditional love.
Moving to the fourth stanza, it mentions that the singer's condition and temperament were not like this before. They were not restless, nor obsessed. It was neither the other person's fault nor theirs, as love is not something they had control over. The lyrics convey a sense of astonishment at the unexpected turn of events. Love conquered their hearts, despite their earlier feelings of hate.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the contrast between the initial hatred and the subsequent overwhelming love. The lines "do nigaahein mili, dhadkanein badh gayi, kuchh ishaara hua, shararat ho gayi" capture the moments of connection and playfulness that further intensified their love. The journey from hatred to love is portrayed in a dramatic and emotional manner, showcasing the power of love to transform one's perspective and feelings.
In summary, "Pehli Baar" delves into the intense emotions of the singer, who moves from experiencing hatred at first sight to falling in love. It captures the surprise, longing, and transformation that love brings, narrating a story of emotional upheaval and ultimate acceptance of love.
Line by Line Meaning
पहली बार जो देखा
When I first saw
मुझे तुमसे हुई नफरत
I felt hatred towards you
कब कैसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
But somehow, love happened
मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
I fell in love with you
दो निगाहें मिलीं
Our eyes met
धड़कनें बढ़ गयी
Heartbeats increased
कुछ इशारा हुआ
There was a hint
शरारत हो गयी
Mischief happened
मोहब्बत हो गयी
Love happened
रातों को खाबों में
In the nights of dreams
कोई भी आता न था
No one used to come
आके अकेले में
But when you came alone
ऐसे जगाता न था
You woke me up in such a way
हर जगह हर घड़ी
Everywhere, every moment
बेकरारी बड़ी
Restlessness grew
चयन जाने लगा यह चाहत
This desire started to understand selection
हो गयी मोहब्बत हो गयी
Love happened
पहले मेरा हाल
Before, I was like
ऐसा न था जानेमन
It wasn't like this, my love
न बेक़रारी थी न था
There was no restlessness
यह दीवानापन
This madness
न है तेरी खता
It's not your fault
न मुझे है पता
Nor do I know
जाने कैसे कहाँ
How and where
यह हालत हो गयी
This situation became
हो मुझे तुमसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
Yes, I fell in love with you
हाँ अब ऐसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
Yes, now love is like this
हाँ अब ऐसे मोहब्बत हो गयी
Yes, now love is like this
मोहब्बत हो गयी
Love happened
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMEER, SANDEEP CHOWTA, Sameer Anjaan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Thode Bheege Bheege Se, Thode Nam Hain Hum
I am a little bit wet, I'm a little bit drenched
Kal Se Soye Woye Bhi To Kam Hain Hum
I haven't slept much since yesterday
Thode Bheege Bheege Se, Thode Nam Hain Hum
I am a little bit wet, I'm a little bit drenched
Kal Se Soye Woye Bhi To Kam Hain Hum
I haven't slept much since yesterday
Dil Ne Kaisi Harkat Ki Hai
What an act my heart has done
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Aankhein Doobi Doobi Si Surmai Madham
The eyes are drowning in the light collyrium
(a lotion or liquid which is used as a cleanser, especially for the eyes)
Jheelein Paani Paani Hain Bas Tum Aur Hum
There's a lake full of water, and there's just me and You
Baat Badi Hairat Ki Hai
It's very surprising thing
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Khawaab Ke Bojh Se Kap Kapaati Hui Halki Palkein Teri
Your light eyelids shaking under the weight of Your dreams
Yaad Aata Hai Sab
I remember everything
Tujhe Gud Gudana, Saatana, Yun Hi Sote Huye
Tickling You, teasing You, while sleeping
Gaal Pe Teepna Meechna Bewajah Besabab
To press on Your cheeks without any reasons
Yaad Hai Peepal Ke Jiske Ghane Saaye The
I remember the Peepal tree (Sacred Fig/Bo Tree) which had dense shade
Humne Gilehari Ke Jhhothe Matar Khaaye The
We ate the peas left over by the squirrels
Ye Barkat Un Hazrat Ki Hai
This blessing is due to those acts
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the first time
Aakhiri Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai
I've fallen in love for the last time
Pehli Baar Mohabbat Ki Hai (x2)
I've fallen in love for the first time
@avinashrekhakumar4949
Anyone in 2024?
@pintu8094
Me❤
@yam2050
I was in school when this movie was released and I am still in college. 2009(class10)-2024(btech-4th year), apni jindagi and parents ki le Raha hu.
@honeyhsc
Timelesss Mohit isn't it...
@chopra214
Here
@Krshn2307
Me 👽
@ramdutta9301
This song never came in limelight, on those days there were no promotions like current era.. but Good job by Mohit Chauhan, He took into other world and level.
@sm9399
One of the best movies of vishal bharadwaj. Gulzar's lyrics, story and dialogues. Ahead of time.
@kuntaldas2592
ফদ্দ ল
@iamvarun14
Actually the problem was it released during swine flu scare. This song did get popular. But it has less internet views. It did get played a lot back then on FM