“Jaane Woh Kaise Log The Jinke” from Pyaasa (1957) is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs in the history of Indian cinema, composed by S. D. Burman with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi and sung soulfully by Hemant Kumar. Featured on Guru Dutt, who also directed the film, the song captures the anguish of a disillusioned poet reflecting on a world that has lost its humanity and idealism. Its slow, contemplative melody, set in Raag Kafi, evokes deep melancholy, while Sahir’s words lament the hypocrisy and emptiness hidden behind society’s façade of respectability. In the context of Pyaasa, the song becomes a philosophical confession — an elegy for purity, friendship, and love betrayed by a materialistic world. S. D. Burman’s restrained orchestration and Hemant Kumar’s velvety voice together make this timeless ghazal-like composition a profound symbol of loneliness and moral decay, still resonating with audiences decades later.
Jaane woh kaise log the jinke
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke,
Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila,
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke,
Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila.
Humne To Jab Kaliyan Maangi,
Kaaton Ka Haar Mila,
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke,
Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila.
Khushiyon Ki Manzil Dhoondi To,
Gam Ki Gard Mili,
Khushiyon Ki Manzil Dhoondi To,
Gam Ki Gard Mili,
Chahat Ke Nagme Chahe To,
Aahen Sard Mili,
Dil Ke Bojh Ko Doona Kar Gaya,
Jo Gam khwar Mila,
Humne To Jab Kaliyan Maangi,
Kaaton Ka Haar Mila.
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke,
Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila.
Bichhad Gaya Aa Aa, Bichhad Gaya,
Bichhad Gaya Har Saathi Dekar,
Pal Do Pal Ka Saath,
Kisko Phursat Hai Jo Thaame,
Deewanon Ka Haath,
Humko Apna Saaya Tak,
Aqsar Bezaar Mila,
Humne To Jab Kaliyan Maangi,
Kaaton Ka Haar Mila,
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke,
Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila.
Isko Hi Jeena Kehte Hain To,
Yunhi Ji Lenge,
Isko Hi Jeena Kehte Hain To,
Yunhi Ji Lenge,
Uff Na Karenge, Lab See Lenge,
Aansoo Pee Lenge,
Gham Se Ab Ghabraana Kaisa
Gham Sau Baar Mila,
Humne To Jab Kaliyan Maangi,
Kaaton Ka Haar Mila,
Jaane Woh Kaise, Log The Jinke