Tum Kya Jano Mohabbat is an iconic high-energy track from the 1977 musical blockbuster Hum Kisise Kum Naheen. This song is particularly unique because it features the rare and electrifying vocals of the legendary music director Rahul Dev Burman (R.D. Burman) himself. Composed by Burman and penned by the celebrated lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, the track is a masterclass in 70s Bollywood fusion, blending a groovy brass section with soulful melodies. Picturized on Rishi Kapoor and Kaajal Kiran as part of a grand musical competition medley, the song carries a deep emotional weight, contrasting the world of wealth (“Ameeri”) with the purity of love found in poverty (“Garibi”). Released by Saregama on August 25, 1977, it remains one of the most recognizable “husky-voice” performances in Indian cinematic history.

Tum Kya Jano Mohabbat Lyrics | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Rahul Dev Burman | 1977

Movie: Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
Singers: Rahul Dev Burman
Song Lyricists: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music Composer: Rahul Dev ‘Burman
Music Director: Rahul Dev ‘Burman
Music Label: Saregama

Tum Kya Jano Mohabbat Lyrics :

Ho tum kya jano
Mohabbat kya hai
Dil ki mehfil sanam
Yeh mehfil nahi dil hai

Ho tum kya jano
Mohabbat kya hai
Dil ki mehfil sanam
Yeh mehfil nahi dil hai

Suno kehna hamara
Ameeri hai sitaara
Garibi hai aansu

Yeh aansu hai mohabbat
Mohabbat zindagi hai
Bsa itna jaan le tu

Ho tum kya jano
Mohabbat kya hai
Dil ki mehfil sanam
Yeh mehfil nahi dil hai

Ho tum kya jano
Mohabbat kya hai
Dil ki mehfil sanam
Yeh mehfil nahi dil hai.