What is the meaning of Zihal-e-Miskeen, this made the song a superhit?

Zihal-e-Miskin Makun Baranjish: The song Zihal-e-Miskin Makun Baranjish filmed on Mithun Chakraborty and Anita Raj is a superhit. This song from the 1985 film Ghulam is evergreen. Its melody is such that it has not become old even after 40 years. The meaning of its first line… most people are unable to understand, although everyone hums it. Here we will tell you the meaning of this line, along with sharing its details.

The song 'Jihal-e-Miskeen Makun Baranjish' from the film 'Ghulami' is a very melodious song. It was written by Gulzar, who is a great Urdu poet and lyricist. Great lyricists have accepted that every song, ghazal is inspired from somewhere. Similarly, 'Jihal-e-Miskeen' was also inspired by the very famous poem of Amir Khusro.

ज़िहाल-ए मिस्कीं मकुन तगाफ़ुल,

दुराये नैना बनाये बतियां...

कि ताब-ए-हिजरां नदारम ऐ जान,

न लेहो काहे लगाये छतियां...

What is the meaning of this Urdu poetry?

Zihal-e miskeen makun taghaful means- "Do not ignore my helplessness by turning away your eyes and making up stories.... I am dying from the pain of separation, why don't you embrace me now!"

Some lyrics changed for the song of the film Ghulam-

In the film Ghulam, the line of Amir Khusro has been modified, its lyrics are - Zihal-e Miskeen Makun Taghaful, Bahar e Hijra Hamara Dil Hai… which means- take care of my heart, do not get angry with it… This heart of mine has borne the pain of your separation…

Zihal-e Miskin…the song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Shabbir Kumar. The lyrics were written by Gulzar and composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The song was filmed on screen on Mithun Chakraborty and Anita Raj. It was filmed on the theme of the dance performed by gypsies at a fort in Rajasthan.

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