“Aankh Meri Lad Gayi” is a spirited and rhythmic gem from the 1948 film Chunaria. This track marks an important early milestone in Lata Mangeshkar’s career, featuring her alongside singer Indra Goyal. At a time when the industry was still identifying the “next big voice,” this song helped showcase Lata’s ability to handle folk-inspired, upbeat compositions with effortless charm.
The music was composed by the prolific Hansraj Behl, a music director known for his strong roots in Punjabi folk music and his knack for creating catchy, enduring melodies. With playful and conversational lyrics by Mulkraj Bhakri, the song narrates the classic tale of a chance encounter at the marketplace (bajariya) that leads to a “troublesome” yet sweet case of love. The energetic “Haye Haye” refrains and the steady beat of the dholak make this a standout track from the late 1940s, capturing the vibrant transition of Indian film music into the modern playback era.
Ankh meri lad gayi lyrics| Lata Mangeshkar, Indra Goyal | Chunaria | 1948
Ankh meri lad gayi lyrics :
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Musibat pad gayi re pad gayi
Haye pad gayi haye haye haye haye re
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Gayi thi bajariya main lene ko
Gagariya main lene ko gagariya
Gayi thi bajariya main lene ko
Gagariya main lene ko gagariya
Raah mein mil gaye bake sawariya
Bake sawariya bake sawariya
Raah mein mil gaye bake sawariya
Bake sawariya bake sawariya
Aankh se aankh takra gayi takra gayi
Aankh se aankh takra gayi takra gayi
Dard leke mai ghar aa gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Log kahe ye dard suhana
Dard suhana
Log kahe ye dard suhana
Dard suhana
Main kahu koi dil na lagana
Dil na lagana dil na lagana
Aji dil na lagana dil na lagana
Main kahu koi dil na lagana
Dil na lagana dil na lagana
Aji dil na lagana dil na lagana
Hasi hasi mein dil hil gaya
Hasi hasi mein dil hil gaya
Pyar ka natiza hume mil gaya
Mil gaya hume mil gaya mil gaya
Pyar ka natiza hume mil gaya
Mil gaya hume mil gaya mil gaya
Jite ji mar gayi re mar gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re
Aankh meri lad gayi re lad gayi
Haye haye haye haye re.