“Khushiyan Manaye” is a spectacular musical ensemble from the 1948 film Khidki, representing a rare moment in history where nearly all the foundational pillars of Indian playback singing joined forces. This lively track features an extraordinary lineup: Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt, Shamshad Begum, and Mohantara Talpade, with the composer C. Ramchandra himself joining in the vocals.
The song was composed by C. Ramchandra (Anna Sahib), whose signature wit and upbeat rhythmic arrangements are on full display here. With humorous and spirited lyrics by Pyarelal Santoshi, the song is a playful celebration of confidence and “good fortune” (kismat), mocking rivals with a lighthearted, conversational charm. This collaboration serves as a time capsule from 1948, capturing the youthful energy of the “Queen of Melody” and the “Greatest Voice of Hindi Cinema” long before they became the unchallenged legends of the industry.
Khushiyan manaye lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar [ Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt] | Khidki | 1948
Khushiyan manaye lyrics:
khushiyaa manaye kyu na hum
hum kisi se kyu dare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare
ha dekho to unki shekhiya
ae ji humse kare mukabla
unse kaho ke roz vo
dudh aur ghee piya kare
unse kaho ke roz vo
dudh aur ghee piya kare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare
naajuk hai vo kalaiyaan
patli kamar me bal pade
patli kamar me bal pade
aji sau dedh sau bal pade
ha sau dedh sau bal pade
chalne me moch aayegi
parde me vo raha kare
chalne me moch aayegi
parde me vo raha kare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare
jala kare mara kare
sada kare gala kare
jala kare mara kare
sada kare gala kare
chahe jo kuch kare
aji magar ye apni manhus shkal le
humko na vo dikha kare
apni manhus shkal le
humko na vo dikha kare
kismat humare sath hai
jalne waale jala kare