“Ab Kaun Sunega” is a poignant and historically significant solo from the 1947 film Aap Ki Sewa Mein. Along with the upbeat “Ek Naye Rang Mein,” this track stands as one of the very first Hindi film songs recorded by Lata Mangeshkar. While the other song from this film was celebratory, “Ab Kaun Sunega” showcases the early glimpses of the soulful, melancholic depth that would later define her career as the “Queen of Melody.”

The music was composed by Datta Davjekar, who was instrumental in bringing Lata into the Hindi film world from her early Marathi background. The lyrics, written by Mahipal, explore themes of isolation and despair—using the imagery of extinguished lamps (Jyot deeye ki jab bujh jaye) and the dark night of the soul (Tufano ki raat). This song required a level of emotional maturity that was rare for an 18-year-old, yet Lata delivered it with a clarity and pathos that signaled the arrival of a phenomenal talent.

In 1947, the industry was dominated by heavy, nasal-toned singers, but this recording reveals the “Lata sound”—a thin, sharp, yet incredibly expressive voice that cut through the orchestral arrangements of the time. This song is a testament to her foundational years, proving that even at the start of her eight-decade journey, she possessed the technical skill and emotional intelligence to turn a simple film song into a timeless piece of art.

Ab kaun sunega mere lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Aap ki sewa men | 1947

Ab kaun sunega mere lyrics :

ab kaun sunega
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
jiske chute sakhi sahare
jiske chute sakhi sahare
uska kaho dhaar
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
ab kaun sunega

jo karte the kabhi ishare
jo karte the kabhi ishare
dub gaye re chand sitare
dub gaye, dub gaye
dub gaye re chand sitare
raah dikhane aayi mujhko
raah dikhane aayi mujhko, tufano ki raat
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
ab kaun sunega

jyot deeye ki jab bujh jaye
jyot deeye ki jab bujh jaye
aansu kya usko suljhaye
aansu kya, aansu kya
aansu kya usko suljhaye
bhar bhar aati ankhiya, ankhiya
bhar bhar aati ankhiya
man sukha sukha jaaye
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
ab kaun sunega, mere man ki baat
ab kaun sunega