Dost Dost Na Raha

Song Title Dost Dost Na Raha
Movie Title Sangam
Date Released (India) June 18, 1964
Date Released (Trinidad) January 1, 1966
Singer Mukesh
Lyricist Shailendra
Composer Shankar Jaikishan
Starring Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar
Music video of Dost Dost Na Raha from the movie Sangam.

Song Lyrics

About The Lyrics

The Hindi lyrics of this song were obtained from the Filmy Quotes website [1]. The English translation of some parts of the song was taken from the Filmy Quotes website [1], the Mr. and Mrs. 55 – Classic Bollywood Revisited website [2], and from the English subtitles of the original movie. The final version of the translation was put together by P. Mohan [3].

Fun Facts

The song’s title, “Dost Dost Na Raha” (दोस्त दोस्त ना रहा), translates to “my friend is no longer my friend” It sets the tone for the entire piece, which explores the devastating consequences of betrayal. This theme is further explored in the phrase “pyar pyar na raha” (प्यार प्यार ना रहा), meaning “love is no longer love” and “aitbaar na raha” (ऐतबार ना रहा), meaning “I don’t trust you anymore” The word “aitbaar” is of Arabic origin and signifies faith, trust, and confidence. Its powerful repetition underscores the protagonist’s profound disillusionment.

The word “amanatein” (अमानतें) means “trusts” or “deposits“, highlighting the sacred nature of the love the protagonist had entrusted to his friend. The word “humsafar” (हमसफ़र), from Persian, means “fellow traveler” or “companion,” emphasizing the deep bond of friendship that has been shattered. The metaphor of a “gale lagi” (गले लगी), meaning “embraced“, who once spoke with a choked voice, points to the betrayal of a lover. The line “nashe ki raat dhal gayi” (नशे की रात ढल गई) translates to “the night of intoxication is over“, symbolizing a return to harsh reality after a period of blissful ignorance. This philosophical reflection on the fleeting nature of happiness and the sting of betrayal cemented the song’s place in cinematic history as a profound exploration of heartbreak.

References

[1] https://www.filmyquotes.com/songs/1186

[2] https://mrandmrs55.com/2012/10/08/dost-dost-na-raha-lyrics-and-translation-lets-learn-urdu-hindi/

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