“Tumko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya” is a timeless and soulful ghazal that beautifully expresses love, emotions, and the realities of life. In this post, we explore the complete meaning of the ghazal in easy English, explaining its deep emotions and poetic beauty so that readers can truly connect with its message.
Detailed Information about this Ghazal:
Ghazal / Geet Name: Tumko Dekha to ye Khayal aaya.
Film: Saath-Saath (1982).
Singers: Jagjeet Sinh, Chitra Sinh.
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Music Director: Kuldeep Sinh.
tumko dekha to ye khayaal aaya
zindagi dhoop, tum gana saaya
When I saw you, a thought came to my mind — life is like harsh sunlight, and you are like deep, comforting shade.
This sher beautifully compares life’s struggles to heat, while the beloved becomes a source of peace, protection, and relief.
aaj phir dil mein ek tamanna thi
aaj phir dil ko ham ne samjaaya
Once again, a desire arose in my heart, and once again, I had to make my heart understand and control itself.
This sher reflects inner conflict — the poet has emotions and wishes but suppresses them due to circumstances or reality.
zindagi dhoop, tum gana saaya
tumko dekha to ye khayaal aaya
tum chale jaaoge to socheinge
humne kya khoya, humne kya paaya
If you leave someday, only then will I truly think about what I lost and what I gained.
This sher expresses fear of separation and realization that we often understand the value of relationships only after they are gone.
zindagi dhoop, tum gana saaya
tumko dekha to ye khayaal aaya
hum jise gunguna nahin sakte
waqt ne aisa geet kyun gaaya
Why has time forced us to sing a song that we cannot even hum from our hearts?
This sher symbolizes life’s compromises — situations where we are made to live emotions or roles we never wished for.
The ghazal expresses how love becomes a refuge in a difficult life. It talks about suppressed desires, emotional restraint, fear of loss, and the silent pain caused by time and circumstances. The beloved is portrayed as peace, shade, and emotional shelter.
तुमको देखा तो ये ख़याल आया
ज़िंदगी धूप, तुम घना साया
जब मैंने तुम्हें देखा तो लगा कि ज़िंदगी तो कड़ी धूप जैसी है, और तुम उस धूप में मिलने वाली ठंडी, घनी छाया हो — जो सुकून देती है।
आज फिर दिल में एक तमन्ना थी
आज फिर दिल को हमने समझाया
आज फिर दिल में कोई चाह उठी, कोई ख़्वाहिश जगी, लेकिन हमेशा की तरह दिल को खुद ही समझा लिया और उसे रोक लिया।
ज़िंदगी धूप, तुम घना साया
तुमको देखा तो ये ख़याल आया
तुम चले जाओगे तो सोचेंगे
हमने क्या खोया, हमने क्या पाया
अगर तुम चले गए, तब हमें एहसास होगा कि तुम्हारे जाने से हमने क्या खो दिया और इस रिश्ते से हमें क्या मिला था।
ज़िंदगी धूप, तुम घना साया
तुमको देखा तो ये ख़याल आया
हम जिसे गुनगुना नहीं सकते
वक़्त ने ऐसा गीत क्यों गाया
समय ने हमारे जीवन में ऐसा गीत लिख दिया जिसे हम चाहकर भी खुशी से गा नहीं सकते — यानी कुछ रिश्ते अधूरे रह जाते हैं।
