Chet chet kar chal madhur lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Asha | 1948

“Chet Chet Kar Chal Madhur” (often referred to as Chet Chet Kar Chal Re) is an intriguing and philosophical track from the 1948 film Asha. This song serves as a remarkable example of the early, soulful collaborations between a teenage Lata Mangeshkar and the legendary music director Khemchand Prakash. Prakash was instrumental in refining Lata’s vocal delivery during her formative years, teaching her how to breathe life into complex, metaphorical poetry.

With lyrics penned by L. Meghani, the song is a cautionary tale about the journey of life and the “unknown path” (marg anjana) that everyone must travel. The lyrics carry a deep, almost mystic quality, urging the listener to be mindful and “wake up” (Chet) before time runs out. Recorded at the very start of her record-breaking career, this performance highlights Lata’s early command over serious, thought-provoking themes, proving that even at nineteen, she possessed the vocal maturity to handle much more than just simple romantic melodies.

Chet chet kar chal madhur lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Asha | 1948

Chet chet kar chal madhur lyrics :

Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Chet chet kar
Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Ye marg anjana hai
Raja ne raja ne kal phir ek chit ko
Kaun desh mein jana hai
Kaun desh mein jana hai
Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Chet chet kar

Bhule hai bas isi pher mein
Aa aa kar kitne
Pata abhi tak nahi kisi ka
Chod gaye jab kitne
Is chakkar mein aaye to
Phir bach kar kahi na jana hai
Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Chet chet kar

Abhi sambhal jao ruk jao
Samay aaj bhi hai baki
Chal phir door nikal jaoge
Sath rahegi na
Preet ki ek vikat baat mein
Chahat bhul jana hai
Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Chet chet kar
Chet chet kar
Chal re sasur nar
Chet chet kar

Kaun desh mein jaana hai
Kaun desh mein jaana hai.