Agar Tum Na Hote
| Song Title | Agar Tum Na Hote |
| Movie Title | Agar Tum Na Hote |
| Date Released (India) | November 4, 1983 |
| Date Released (Trinidad) | Not available |
| Singer | Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar |
| Lyricist | Gulshan Bawra |
| Composer | R. D. Burman |
| Starring | Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Raj Babbar, Madan Puri, and Asrani. |
Music video of Agar Tum Na Hote from the movie Agar Tum Na Hote.
Song Lyrics
| Kishore Kumar Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote | Kishore Kumar I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Kinare pe bhi to lehar aa duboti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote | Were it not for your support, I wouId have fIoundered I wouIdn’t have been abIe to swim ashore Were it not for your support, I wouId have fIoundered I wouIdn’t have been abIe to swim ashore As I neared the shore, the waves would have drowned me If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| Lata Mangeshkar Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Main Aasha Ki Ladiyaan Na Rah Rah Piroti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote | Lata Mangeshkar How can I explain what you mean to me You sustain my Iife How can I explain what you mean to me You sustain my Iife I would have no hope If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Jahaan Mujh Pe Hastaa Khushi Mujhpe Roti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote | I’ll happily bear with every sorrow of yours I’ll never complain to anyone, ever I’ll happily bear with every sorrow of yours I’ll never complain to anyone, ever The worId would have laughed at me, And happiness would have cried for me If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
Kishore Kumar Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote |
Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Kinare pe bhi to lehar aa duboti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote |
Lata Mangeshkar Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Main Aasha Ki Ladiyaan Na Rah Rah Piroti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote |
Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Jahaan Mujh Pe Hastaa Khushi Mujhpe Roti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote |
| Kishore Kumar Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote |
| Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Hamein jo tumhara sahara na milta Bhanwar mein hi rehte kinara na milta Kinare pe bhi to lehar aa duboti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote Hamein aur jeene ki chahat na hoti Agar tum na hote, agar tum na hote |
| Lata Mangeshkar Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Tumhen Kyaa Bataaoon Ke Tum Mere Kyaa Ho Meri Zindagi Ka Tum Hi Aasra Ho Main Aasha Ki Ladiyaan Na Rah Rah Piroti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote |
| Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Har Ik Gham Tumhaara Sahenge Khushi Se Karenge Na Shikwaa Kabhi Bhi Kisi Se Jahaan Mujh Pe Hastaa Khushi Mujhpe Roti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote Hamein Aur Jeene Ki Chaahat Na Hoti Agar Tum Na Hote, Agar Tum Na Hote |
| Kishore Kumar I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| Were it not for your support, I wouId have fIoundered I wouIdn’t have been abIe to swim ashore Were it not for your support, I wouId have fIoundered I wouIdn’t have been abIe to swim ashore As I neared the shore, the waves would have drowned me If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| Lata Mangeshkar How can I explain what you mean to me You sustain my Iife How can I explain what you mean to me You sustain my Iife I would have no hope If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
| I’ll happily bear with every sorrow of yours I’ll never complain to anyone, ever I’ll happily bear with every sorrow of yours I’ll never complain to anyone, ever The worId would have laughed at me, And happiness would have cried for me If you were not there, if you were not there I wouIdn’t have the desire to Iive on If you were not there, if you were not there |
About The Lyrics
The Hindi lyrics of this song were obtained from the Filmy Quotes website [1] and from the Gaana website [2]. The English translation of the lyrics was obtained from the English subtitles of the movie available on YouTube [3]. Some verses were obtained from the BollyMeaning website [4]. The final translation was put together by P. Mohan [5] with the assistance of Dr. Dinesh Pathak.
Fun Facts
The song is deeply woven into the narrative of the movie, expressing the protagonist Ashok Mehra’s (Rajesh Khanna) grief and longing after losing his wife. It’s a musical embodiment of love, loss, and emotional resilience.
The lyrics carry a deep emotional resonance, capturing the essence of a love so profound that life feels incomplete without it. The title itself, “Agar Tum Na Hote” (If You Were Not There), speaks volumes about the intensity and devotion embedded in the song.
Kishore Kumar sang a solo version of the song in two other scenes from the movie. He won the 1984 Filmfare Best Male Playback Singer Award for the song, a testament to its emotional power and his soulful rendition. It is often cited as one of Kishore Kumar’s most heartfelt performances. The video below shows a scene from the movie with one the solo versions.
Music video of solo version of Agar Tum Na Hote from the movie Agar Tum Na Hote.
References
[1] https://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/3763
[2] https://gaana.com/lyrics/agar-tum-na-hote-2
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBIZbAJgI4A
[4] http://www.bollymeaning.com/2017/03/agar-tum-na-hote-female-version.html
[5] Mohan, Permanand. Life in Trinidad: A Journey Through Bollywood Film Songs and Trini Calypso. https://lifeintrinidad.org/
