Bole Chudiyan

Song Title Bole Chudiyan
Movie Title Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Date Released (India) December 14, 2001
Date Released (Trinidad) Not available
Singer Kavita Krishnamurti, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, and Amit Kumar
Lyricist Sameer Anjaan
Composer Jatin-Lalit (Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit)
Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukerji.
Music video of Bole Chudiyan from the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Song Lyrics

About The Lyrics

The Hindi lyrics of this song were obtained from the BollywoodLyrics website [1] and from the YouTube video at [2]. The English translation of the lyrics were obtained from the YouTube video at [2]. P. Mohan [3] put together the final version of the English translation.

Fun Facts

The song has become a mainstay at South Asian weddings, especially during mehndi and sangeet ceremonies. Its lyrics and visuals evoke the joy and anticipation of marriage, making it a favorite for dance performances and family celebrations.

The title “Bole Chudiyan” translates to “The Bangles Speak”, symbolizing traditional Indian ornaments worn by women that often signify love and marital status. The lyrics reflect mutual commitment and romantic longing, with lines like “Haai main ho gayi teri saajna” (I have become yours, my beloved).

The song includes mentions of bindiya (forehead decoration), paayal (anklets), and sehra (groom’s headdress), all of which are traditional symbols in Indian weddings. These elements enhance the festive and cultural richness of the song.

The song features the entire main cast of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, making it one of the most memorable ensemble dance numbers in Bollywood history. Farah Khan’s choreography brought out the personalities of each character while maintaining a cohesive celebratory tone.

References

[1] https://www.bollywoodlyrics.com/lyrics/bole-chudiyan

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcRPvbDU2-U

[3] Mohan, Permanand. Life in Trinidad: A Journey Through Bollywood Film Songs and Trini Calypso. https://lifeintrinidad.org/