“Sun Lo Sajan Meri Baat” is a charming and melodious duet from the 1949 landmark film Lahore. While the film itself dealt with the heavy and emotional themes of Partition and displacement, its soundtrack provided moments of pure, romantic escapism. This track features the youthful and “silvery” voice of Lata Mangeshkar alongside the popular actor-singer Karan Dewan.
The music was composed by Shyam Sunder, a maestro who played a pivotal role in Lata’s early career. He was known for his ability to blend Punjabi folk influences with refined orchestral arrangements, creating a sound that was both earthy and sophisticated. The lyrics, penned by the legendary Rajendra Krishan, are a sweet plea for eternal togetherness, capturing that delicate stage of romance where lovers ask each other to declare their bond to the whole world (Mere ho tum ye zamaane se kehdo).
In 1949, Lata Mangeshkar was becoming the defining voice of Indian cinema. Her performance here, alongside Karan Dewan (who was a major star known for his “chocolate hero” looks and singing ability), helped make the Lahore soundtrack a massive success. The song remains a beautiful example of the “Pre-Golden Era” style—simple, poetic, and deeply melodic.
Sunlo sajan meri baat lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Karan Dewan | Lahore 1949
Sunlo sajan meri baat lyrics in roman
sun lo sajan ho sun lo sajan
merii baat
merii baat jii kii baat
chho.d na denaa kahii.n
chho.d na denaa kahii.n
meraa saath meraa saath
dil kii baat
sun lo sajan ho sun lo sajan
merii baat
merii baat jii kii baat
oo din hai.n rasiile
ratiyaa suhaanii
oo din hai.n rasiile
ratiyaa suhaanii
aise me.n kahale
dilo.n kii kahaanii
aise me.n kahale
dilo.n kii kahaanii
aaj dilo.n kii
nagariyaa basaale.n
aaj dilo.n kii
nagariyaa basaale.n
kal kii chotii baat
aa~ kal kii chotii baat
merii baat
jii kii baat
sun lo sajan ho sun lo sajan
merii baat
merii baat jii kii baat
Aaaaaa….Aaaaaaa…
Aaaaa…..Aaa…..
oo saanchii kaho yaa
bahaane se kahado
oo saanchii kaho yaa
bahaane se kahado
mere ho tum ye
zamaane se kahado
mere ho tum ye
zamaane se kahado
chupp chupp ho kyu.n
kuch to bolo sajanwa
chupp chupp ho kyu.n
kuch to bolo sajanwa
kahado dil kii baat
aaa….kahado dil kii baat
dil kii baat
merii baat
sun lo sajan ho sun lo sajan
merii baat
merii baat jii kii baat