Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar...
Love, Longing and Legacies.
A cherished classic, Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar is one of the numerous old melodies perceived as an inspiration for good writing, great music, and grand loving. Set and written by the famous composer Jaidev, its unique sparkle remains unmatched. From being first launched in 1961 in the movie Hum Dono, to its latest rendition in 2023 in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, this timeless song has seen many versions and remixes in the past 62 years, still, the bliss of the original can be justified unparalleled.
“मैं थोड़ी देर जी तो लूँ ,
नशे के घूँट पी तो लूँ "
Not only did Jaidev pour the sweetest of lyrics into the melody, but he also did justice to portray the tingly pinching of your beloved going away from you. Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle’s magical voice just gave soul to this exquisite writing structure, This fact, along with this song’s contagious capability to become an earworm to whoever listens to it set this as an international record for melomaniacs around the world.
Parting with your special one, whether temporarily or for a longer time, is something that you tend to avoid, mostly because of the silent gloom and an aching heart that entails their departure. But the brilliant one, Jaidev, gave us a new perspective.
“ अगर मैं रुक गई अभी तो जा न पाऊँगी कभी
यही कहोगे तुम सदा के दिल अभी नहीं भरा ”
This is a secret remedy to avoid your heart lulling after their goodbye. Say your Adieu with this song playing in the background. I guarantee you no regrets. Their solemn smiles, bright eyes, and warm goodbyes will leave your heart cozy and blanketed with the hope of meeting again. Even if you don’t, this evergreen tune will always bloom your lips into an effortless curve, and gather your emotions into comfort and a sense of rhetorical view towards love.
“ कि ज़िंदगी की राह में जवाँ दिलों की चाह में
कई मुक़ाम आएंगे जो हम को आज़माएंगे ”
Life has more hellos to come, and more goodbyes to follow, this is not it. Again and again, your heart will wrench with insecurity and agitation about them leaving, the only consolation to that is the truth this song awakens us with. Life is beyond whatever you think life is. You will meet many people, some you will leave, and some will leave you. Life doesn’t stop. Sure, it may take hold, but until and unless the doctors are confirmed it is your last breath, there is always something to look forward to.
“ जो खत्म हो किसी जगह ये ऐसा सिलसिला नहीं ”