The iconic song “Chaiyya Chaiyya,” performed by the powerhouse vocalist Sukhwinder Singh alongside Sapna Awasthi, remains a timeless gem in Indian cinema. Composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman and penned by the poetic maestro Gulzar, this track hails from the 1998 Bollywood film Dil Se, directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora in a memorable rooftop train sequence, the song blends Sufi mysticism with infectious energy, capturing the essence of divine love and joy. Its rhythmic beats and profound Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics have made it a global sensation, even featured in Hollywood films like Inside Man.
Overview: About The Song and Its Creators
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Chaiyya Chaiyya |
| Singer | Sukhwinder Singh, Sapna Awasthi |
| Composer | A.R. Rahman |
| Lyricist | Gulzar |
| Album | Dil Se (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Genre | Bollywood, Sufi Fusion |
Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics in Hindi
जिनके सर हो इश्क़ की छाँव
पाँव के नीचे जन्नत होगी
जिनके सर हो इश्क़ की छाँव
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया छैंया
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
वो यार है जो ख़ुशबू की तरह
जिसकी जुबां उर्दू की तरह
मेरी शाम रात, मेरी कायनात
वो यार मेरा सैंया सैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
गुलपोश कभी इतराए कहीं
महके तो नज़र आ जाए कहीं
गुलपोश कभी इतराए कहीं
तावीज़ बना के पहनूँ उसे
आयत की तरह मिल जाए कहीं
तावीज़ बना के पहनूँ उसे
आयत की तरह मिल जाए कहीं
गुलपोश कभी इतराए कहीं
महके तो नज़र आ जाए कहीं
तावीज़ बना के पहनूँ उसे
आयत की तरह मिल जाए कहीं
वो यार है जो ईमान की तरह
मेरा नग़्मा वही, मेरा कलमा वही
मेरा नग्मा नग्मा, मेरा कलमा कलमा
मेरा नग्मा नग्मा, मेरा कलमा कलमा
मेरा नग्मा नग्मा, मेरा कलमा कलमा
मेरा नग्मा नग्मा, मेरा कलमा कलमा
यार मिसाल-ए-ओस चले
पाँव के तले फ़िरदौस चले
कभी डाल-डाल, कभी पात-पात
मैं हवा पे ढूंढूं उस के निशाँ
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया छैंया
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
मैं उसके रूप का शहदाई
वो धूप छाँव सा हरजाई
वो शोख़ का रंग बदलता है
मैं रंग रूप का सौदाई
जिनके सर हो इश्क़ की छाँव
पाँव के नीचे जन्नत होगी
शाम रात, मेरी कायनात
वो यार मेरा सैंया सैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया
सर इश्क़ की छाँव चल छैंया छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया
पाँव जन्नत चले चल छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
चल छैंया छैंया छैंया छैंया
Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics in English
Jinke sar ho ishq ki chhaon
Paon ke neeche jannat hogi
Jinke sar ho ishq ki chhaon
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya chaiyya
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Woh yaar hai jo khushboo ki tarah
Jiski zubaan Urdu ki tarah
Meri shaam raat, meri kaaynaat
Woh yaar mera sainya sainya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Gulposh kabhi itraaye kahin
Mahke to nazar aa jaaye kahin
Gulposh kabhi itraaye kahin
Taweez bana ke pehnoon usse
Aayat ki tarah mil jaaye kahin
Taweez bana ke pehnoon usse
Aayat ki tarah mil jaaye kahin
Gulposh kabhi itraaye kahin
Mahke to nazar aa jaaye kahin
Taweez bana ke pehnoon usse
Aayat ki tarah mil jaaye kahin
Woh yaar hai jo imaan ki tarah
Mera naghma wahi, mera kalma wahi
Mera naghma naghma, mera kalma kalma
Mera naghma naghma, mera kalma kalma
Mera naghma naghma, mera kalma kalma
Mera naghma naghma, mera kalma kalma
Yaar misaal-e-os chale
Paon ke tale firdaus chale
Kabhi daal-daal, kabhi paat-paat
Main hawa pe dhoondhoon us ke nishaan
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya chaiyya
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Main uske roop ka shehdaai
Woh dhoop chhaon sa harjaaee
Woh shokh ka rang badalta hai
Main rang roop ka saudaai
Jinke sar ho ishq ki chhaon
Paon ke neeche jannat hogi
Shaam raat, meri kaaynaat
Woh yaar mera sainya sainya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya
Sar ishq ki chhaon chal chaiyya chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya
Paon jannat chale chal chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
Chal chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya chaiyya
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Disclaimer: The Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics and translations provided here are for educational and entertainment purposes only, sourced from verified platforms. All copyrights belong to the original creators, including TIPS Music, A.R. Rahman, Gulzar, and the Dil Se production team. We encourage supporting official releases.
? FAQ’s: About Sukhwinder Singh Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics
What is the meaning of “Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics”?
The phrase “Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics” doesn’t have a literal meaning but is a rhythmic, evocative chant inspired by Sufi music, symbolizing walking in the “shade” (chhaon) of love and divine protection.
What inspired the song’s creation?
The song draws from Sufi poetry, particularly Bulleh Shah’s “Thaiyya Thaiyya,” reimagined by Gulzar and A.R. Rahman to blend spiritual love with romantic imagery, set against the backdrop of Dil Se’s intense narrative.
Why is the train setting significant?
The train-top visuals symbolize a journey—both physical and spiritual—reflecting the song’s theme of love as a dynamic, moving force that carries one toward paradise.
Who choreographed the song’s dance?
The iconic choreography, featuring Malaika Arora, was crafted by Farah Khan, emphasizing energetic yet graceful moves that match the song’s vibrant rhythm.
Is “Chaiyya Chaiyya” a religious song?
While rooted in Sufi mysticism, the song is not strictly religious but celebrates love as a universal, spiritual force, blending romantic and divine devotion.
