“Hum Bane Tum Bane Ek Duje Ke Liye” is the iconic title track from the 1981 romantic drama Ek Duuje Ke Liye, a film that became a landmark in Indian cinema for its emotional depth and tragic love story. Sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar and S. P. Balasubramaniam, the duet is a heartfelt expression of eternal love and unity between two souls who come from different worlds yet are destined to be together.

The lyrics beautifully portray the essence of togetherness — “Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye” translates to “You and I are made for each other” — capturing the soul of the film’s narrative. The music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, is both melodious and deeply emotive, while the lyrics by Anand Bakshi resonate with lovers across generations. This classic song remains a cherished piece of Bollywood’s golden musical era, not only for its lyrical richness but also for the poignant emotions it evokes.

Hum Bane Tum Bane Ek Duje Ke Liye Lyrics | Title Track | Lata Mangeshkar, S. P. Balasubramaniam | 1981

Song : Hum Bane Tum Bane Ek Duje Ke Liye
Album : Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981)
Singer : Lata Mangeshkar, S. P. Balasubramaniam
Musician : Laxmikant, Pyarelal
Lyricist : Anand Bakshi

Hum Bane Tum Bane Ek Duje Ke Liye Lyrics :

Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye
Usko kasam lage, usko kasam lage
Jo bichhad ke ik pal bhi jiye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye

I don’t know what you say
I don’t know what you say

I don’t, don’t know what you say
I don’t know what you say
Tum ho buddhu
Tum ho buddhu maan lo
You are handsome jaan lo
Tum ho buddhu maan lo
You are handsome jaan lo
Sab baaton ko chhod ke

Aankhon ko pehchaan lo
Aankhon ne aankhon se waade yehi kiye
Usko kasam lage, usko kasam lage
Jo bichhad ke ik pal bhi jiye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye

Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye

I don’t know what you say
I don’t know what you say
I don’t know what you say
I don’t, don’t know what you say
But I want to dance and play
But I want to dance and play
I want to play the game of love
I want you in the name of love
I want to play the game of love
I want you in the name of love

Hey! come here
Haan haan!
Not here there up in the sky
Come with me I want to fly
Don’t stop let the whole world know
Don’t stop let the whole world know
Come fast, come fast, don’t be slow
Life is fire, love is snow

Ishq par zor nahin
Ishq par zor nahin
Ghalib ne kaha hai isiliye
Usko kasam lage, usko kasam lage
Jo bichhad ke ik pal bhi jiye
Hum bane tum bane ek duje ke liye
I don’t know what you say
I don’t know what you say
We are made for each other samjhe!
We are made for each other samjhe!
We are made for each other samjhe!
We are made for each other samjhe!