“Aa Gayi Bahar Aa Gayi” is a sparkling, joyful composition from the 1949 film Nai Taleem. While 1949 was a year defined by the somber melodies of Mahal and Lahore, this track showcases a different side of the young Lata Mangeshkar—one filled with the buoyancy of spring and the first flushes of love.
The music was directed by the maestro Vasant Desai, who was known for his sophisticated, classically-rooted yet accessible compositions. In this song, he captures the essence of “Bahar” (Spring) with a rhythm that mimics the fluttering of a heart. The lyrics express a sense of awakening, where the “buds of the mind” (Man ki kali) finally bloom and the “strings of the soul” (Bajne lage hain taar) begin to play as the days of separation (Viraha) end.
Lata Mangeshkar’s rendition is incredibly crisp and light, reflecting the youthful energy she brought to the industry during her breakout year. This song serves as a beautiful reminder of the versatility she displayed early on—moving effortlessly between heart-wrenching ghazals and upbeat, celebratory tracks like this one.
Jagmag taare jhalke jhalke andheri lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Nai Taleem 1949
Jagmag taare jhalke jhalke andheri lyrics :
Aa gayi bahar aa gayi
Man ki kali musakaayi
Nas nas mein jaaga
Pyaar jaaga pyaar
Aankho ne kya mann se kaha
Ang ang jhum raha
Hone laga hai
Khumaar jaga pyaar
Man ki kali musakaayi
Nas nas mein jaaga pyaar
Viraha ke din beet gaye
Gale gale geet naye
Bajane lage hain
Taar jaaga pyaar
Aa gayi bahar aa gayi
Man ki kali musakaayi
Nas nas mein jaaga
Pyaar jaaga pyaar
Aankho ne kya mann se kaha
Ang ang jhoom raha
Chane laga hai
Khumar jaga pyar
Man ki kaali musakaayi
Nas nas mein jaaga pyaar.