The song “Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na The” is a soulful melody from the Bollywood movie “Shalimar” (1978). This poignant track is a heartfelt portrayal of love, betrayal, and longing, beautifully capturing the emotional turbulence of a broken relationship.
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Song Details
- Movie: Shalimar
- Release Year: 1978
- Singers: Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
- Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
- Music Composer: Rahul Dev Burman (R.D. Burman)
- Cast: Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Shammi Kapoor, and others
Context in the Movie
The movie Shalimar, directed by Krishna Shah, was a unique blend of romance, drama, and suspense, revolving around a high-stakes heist. The song “Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na The” is picturized on Dharmendra, who reflects on his heartbreak and separation from Zeenat Aman. It plays as a background score for his emotions, encapsulating the pain of unreciprocated love and the misunderstandings that often plague relationships.
Musical Composition
R.D. Burman masterfully composed the song, blending haunting melodies with heartfelt lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The music is minimalistic yet powerful, emphasizing the depth of the lyrics. The interplay of Kishore Kumar’s expressive voice with the poignant background score creates an unforgettable listening experience.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics by Anand Bakshi are melancholic and introspective, with lines that convey regret, misunderstanding, and self-reflection:
“Hum bewafa hargiz na the, par hum wafa kar na sake
Woh humse na ho saka, woh humse na ho saka”
The song speaks of unfulfilled promises and the sorrow of a love that couldn’t endure. It also reflects the human tendency to blame oneself in the aftermath of a failed relationship.
Lyric in Roman:
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Hum bewafa hargiz na the par hum wafa kar na sake
Humko mili uski saza hum joh khata kar na sake
Hum bewafa hargiz na the par hum wafa kar na sake
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Kitni akeli thi woh raahein hum jinpe ab tak akele chalte rahe
Tujhse bichadke bhi o bekhabar tere hi gham mein jalte rahe
Tune kiya joh shikva hum woh gila kar na sake
Hum bewafa hargiz na the par hum wafa kar na sake
Hurr hurr … hurr hurr … hurr hurr
Tumne joh dekha suna sach tha magar itna tha sach yeh kisko pata
Jaane tumhe maine koi dhokha diya, jaane tumhe koi dhokha hua
Is pyar mein sach jhooth ka tum faisla kar na sake
Hum bewafa hargiz na the par hum wafa kar na sake
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum, jinga la la hum hurr hurr
Lyric in Hindi:
हम बेवफ़ा हरगिज़ न थे, पर हम वफ़ा कर न सके
हमको मिली उसकी सज़ा, हम जो ख़ता कर न सके
हम बेवफ़ा हरगिज़ न थे, पर हम वफ़ा कर न सके
झिंगा ला-ला हुं, झिंगा ला-ला हुं
झिंगा ला-ला हुं, हुर्र-हुर्र
कितनी अकेली थी वो राहें हम जिनपे
अब तक अकेले चलते रहे
तुझसे बिछड़ के भी, ओ बेखबर
तेरे ही ग़म में जलते रहे
तूने किया जो शिकवा, हम वो गिला कर ना सके
हम बेवफ़ा हरगिज़ न थे, पर हम वफ़ा कर न सके
तुम ने जो देखा सुना सच था मगर
कितना था सच ये किस को पता
जाने तुम्हे मैंने कोई धोखा दिया
जाने तुम्हे कोई धोखा हुआ
इस प्यार में सच झूठ का, तुम फैसला कर ना सके
हम बेवफ़ा हरगिज़ न थे, पर हम वफ़ा कर न सके
झिंगा ला-ला हुं, झिंगा ला-ला हुं
झिंगा ला-ला हुं, हुर्र-हुर्र
Legacy
Over the years, “Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na The” has become a classic, cherished by fans of old Bollywood music. Its timeless appeal lies in the universal emotions it captures, making it relatable across generations. Kishore Kumar’s soulful rendition is often cited as one of his best works, and the song remains a favorite in playlists of heartbreak anthems.
Despite the movie Shalimar not being a commercial success, the music, especially this track, has left an indelible mark on Bollywood’s golden era.
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