Song: Main Chali Main Chali (English Translation)
Movie: Padosan (1968)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle
Music: R D Burman
Lyrics: Rajendra Krishan
Cast: Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Kishore Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Jyoti Swaroop
Main Chali Main Chali English Lyrics
Main Chali, Main Chali, Dekho Pyaar Ki Gali
Look, I’m off to the street of love.
Mujhe Roke Na Koi, Main Chali, Main Chali
No one can stop me; I’m off, I’m off.
Main Chali, Main Chali, Dekho Pyaar Ki Gali
Look, I’m off to the street of love.
Mujhe Roke Na Koi, Main Chali, Main Chali
No one can stop me; I’m off, I’m off.
Na Na Na, Meri Jaan, Dekho Jaana Na Wahan
No, no, my dear, don’t go there.
Koi Pyaar Ka Lootera Loote Na Meri Jaan
A thief of love might steal you away, my dear.
Ha Ha Ha, Meri Jaan, Dekho Jaana Na Wahan
Ha ha ha, my dear, don’t go there.
Koi Pyaar Ka Lootera Loote Na Meri Jaan
A thief of love might steal you away, my dear.
Yeh Fiza, Yeh Hawa, Yeh Nazaare, Yeh Samaa
This atmosphere, this breeze, these sights, this beautiful moment…
Ab Pyaar Na Hua Toh Phir Kab Hoga?
If I don’t fall in love now, then when will I?
Yeh Fiza, Yeh Hawa, Yeh Nazaare, Yeh Samaa
This atmosphere, this breeze, these sights, this beautiful moment…
Ab Pyaar Na Hua Toh Phir Kab Hoga?
If I don’t fall in love now, then when will I?
Koi Khel Toh Nahin Yeh Hai Pyaar, Meri Jaan
Love isn’t a game, my dear.
Tujhe Pata Bhi Na Chalega Yeh Jab Hoga
You won’t even realize when it happens to you.
Main Chali, Main Chali, Dekho Pyaar Ki Gali
Look, I’m off to the street of love.
Mujhe Roke Na Koi, Main Chali, Main Chali
No one can stop me; I’m off, I’m off.
Hai Deewani Yeh Jawaani, Koi Samjhaye Kya
This youth is crazy; how can anyone make it understand?
Kab Rokne Se Rukte Hain Deewane?
When have lovers ever stopped just because someone tried to stop them?
Hai Deewani Yeh Jawaani, Koi Samjhaye Kya
This youth is crazy; how can anyone make it understand?
Kab Rokne Se Rukte Hain Deewane?
When have lovers ever stopped just because someone tried to stop them?
Tu Hai Abhi Naadaan, Zara Soch, Meri Jaan
You’re still innocent; think about it, my dear.
Roz Aate Nahin Din Aise Mastaane
Days this wonderful don’t come every day.
Na Na Na, Meri Jaan, Dekho Jaana Na Wahan
No, no, my dear, don’t go there.
Koi Pyaar Ka Lootera Loote Na Meri Jaan
A thief of love might steal you away, my dear.
Ha Ha Ha, Meri Jaan, Dekho Jaana Na Wahan
Ha ha ha, my dear, don’t go there.
Koi Pyaar Ka Lootera Loote Na Meri Jaan
A thief of love might steal you away, my dear.
Kahin Aankh Na Mili, Kahin Dil Na Laga
If my eyes don’t meet someone, if my heart doesn’t fall for anyone…
Toh Pyaar Ka Zamaana Kis Kaam Aaya?
Then what good is this age of love?
Toh Yeh Rut, Yeh Ghata, Bolo Sochegi Kya?
Then what will this season and these clouds think?
Jo Kisi Ka Na Honthon Pe Naam Aaya
If no one’s name ever comes to my lips.
Main Chali, Main Chali, Dekho Pyaar Ki Gali
Look, I’m off to the street of love.
Mujhe Roke Na Koi, Main Chali, Main Chali
No one can stop me; I’m off, I’m off.
Na Na Na, Meri Jaan, Dekho Jaana Na Wahan
No, no, my dear, don’t go there.
Koi Pyaar Ka Lootera Loote Na Meri Jaan
A thief of love might steal you away, my dear.
Vocabulary & Meaning: Main Chali Main Chali (English Translation)
| Hindi Word / Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fiza | Atmosphere; surroundings |
| Hawa | Air; breeze |
| Nazaare | Sights; scenery; views |
| Samaa | Atmosphere; setting; occasion |
| Pyar ki gali | Street/path of love |
| Rokna | To stop; to prevent |
| Lootera | Thief; robber |
| Pyar ka lootera | A thief of the heart; someone who steals one’s heart |
| Loote | To rob; to steal |
| Jaan | Beloved; dear one; life |
| Deewani | Crazy; passionately in love (feminine) |
| Jawaani | Youth |
| Samjhaana | To explain; to convince |
| Deewaane | Lovers; crazy people (in love) |
| Naadaan | Innocent; naive; inexperienced |
| Mastaane | Joyful; carefree; intoxicating |
| Aankh milna | To meet someone’s gaze; to make eye contact |
| Dil lagna | To fall in love; to become emotionally attached |
| Kis kaam aana | To be of use; to serve a purpose |
| Rut | Season; mood of the season |
| Ghata | Rain cloud; dark cloud |
| Honth | Lips |
| Naam aana | For someone’s name to come up/appear |
| Pata chalna | To come to know; to find out |
| Kab hoga | When will it happen? |
| Koi pyar ka lootera loote na | May no heart-stealing lover rob you of your heart |