Poochho koi sawaal bachchon poochho koi sawaal
Posted by: Atul on: August 7, 2026
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This article is written by Nahm, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in other sites without the knowledge and consent of the web administrator of atulsongaday.me, then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
This article is her 400th post in the blog as a guest poster.
| Blog Day : | 6594 | Post No. : | 20492 |
Asking questions is crucial for learning, innovation, and growth, as it drives curiosity, deepens understanding, fosters critical thinking, improves problem-solving, and enhances communication by moving individuals from passive recipients to active participants in exploring ideas and challenging the status quo. It’s essential for uncovering new possibilities, building confidence, and adapting in a changing world, making it vital for both personal and professional success.
Key Benefits of Asking Questions:
• Drives Learning & Curiosity: Questions are the engine of curiosity, motivating exploration and leading to deeper knowledge and new discoveries.
• Enhances Critical Thinking: Questioning assumptions and seeking clarification builds analytical skills and a more nuanced understanding.
• Fosters Innovation: Challenging existing ideas and asking “why” or “what if” opens pathways to creative solutions and breakthroughs.
• Improves Problem-Solving: Good questions help identify root causes, analyze alternatives, and logically work towards solutions.
• Strengthens Communication: Framing and asking questions effectively improves dialogue, builds connections, and ensures clarity.
• Boosts Engagement & Confidence: Active participation through questioning makes learning more engaging and builds confidence by reducing confusion and anxiety.
• Provides Feedback: For educators and leaders, questions reveal understanding gaps, allowing for better support and tailored instruction.
In Practice::
• In Learning: Instead of just accepting information, asking questions like “How does this work?” or “Why is this important?” turns passive learning into active discovery.
• In Work: Professionals use questions to gather data, negotiate effectively, and uncover new strategies, with some experts noting that asking the right questions is half the solution.
• In Life: Cultivating a curious mindset, as advocated by figures like Albert Einstein, is key to continuous personal development and adaptability.
Here is another of Rafi Sahab’s songs. He is singing for the character playing schoolteacher and the students are singing and talking is 3 female singers voices, Kamal Barot, Usha Mangeshkar and Usha Khanna. All three are accomplished personalities. Kamal Barot is a playback singer, 85 of her songs are posted in the blog, 12 of them Duets with Rafi Sahab. Usha Mangeshkar is the third sister in the Mangeshkar family and playback singer in her own right, with 11 duets with Rafi Sahab posted in the blog. Usha Khanna is a distinguished composer of many film scores, many of them rendered by Rafi Sahab. Her 7 duets with Rafi Sahab are posted in the blog.
I think these stats will make better sense in the table format.
| Name | Songs posted in the blog | Duets with Rafi Sahab in the blog | Total songs in career as singer/composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Rafi | 3437 | 4846 | |
| Kamal Barot | 85 | 12 | 140 |
| Usha Khanna | 51 / 305 | 11 | / 973 |
| Usha Mangeshkar | 258 | 7 | 857 + NFS |
The movie in Nartaki (1963), composer is Ravi. Shakeel Badayuni is the lyricist. The teacher played by Aagha is challenging the kids to ask any question, claiming that no one knows the world and its affairs better than him.
And the kids, super intelligent that they are, quizzing the teacher with trick questions. He is playfully, guessing the wrong answer and kids are correcting him every time.
The following 4 songs from the film are posted in the blog.
| Song | Date of post | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Zindagi ke safar me akele the ham | 16 July 2009 | Mohammad Rafi |
| Agar koi hamko sahaaraa na degaa | 18 September 2011 | Usha Mangeshkar |
| Aaj duniya badi suhaani hai | 14 April 2012 | Asha Bhonsle |
| Zindagi ki uljhanon ko bhool kar | 17 November 2017 | Asha Bhonsle |
The importance of asking questions, not just the right questions, but pertinent and relevant, is given in detail in the first part. That part ends with Albert Einstein’s mention. This name has been in the back and front of my mind. It is like coming in from the darkness towards light. Not that I was very great in asking questions in the classroom. “Never a wizard, always a dreamer”, now where did this quip come from? Lo and behold! Its 100% original quip.
The phrase “Never a wizard, always a dreamer” is a sentiment that contrasts the practical, magical power associated with a “wizard” in popular culture (specifically the well-known Gandalf quote from The Lord of the Rings) with the imaginative, aspirational quality of being a “dreamer.”
While the exact quote is not a direct citation from famous literature, it is an evocative statement that plays on established cultural references:
• “A wizard is never late…”: This is a famous line spoken by Gandalf in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, when he arrives precisely when he intends to for Bilbo Baggins’ birthday party. This implies a sense of control, timing, and power associated with a “wizard.”
• The “Dreamer” concept: The idea of a dreamer is prevalent in literature and pop culture, often associated with idealism, vision, and hope. Oscar Wilde is known for a famous quote: “A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world”. Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret also features the line: “You are the true dreamers”.
Therefore, “Never a wizard, always a dreamer” likely means the speaker prioritizes idealism, vision, and the pursuit of aspirations over a more calculated, powerful, or perhaps predictable path associated with being a “wizard”. The user might be sharing a personal motto or a line from an obscure work.
It is fun questioning the AI with my thoughts. While at it, I did ask the AI another pertinent question about the role of questioning in Islamic philosophy. Here is the detailed reply;
Asking questions in Islamic philosophy is crucial for seeking knowledge, deepening faith, and fostering intellectual growth, as the Quran and Sunnah encourage reflection, reasoning, and understanding God’s signs in creation, with the Prophet himself emphasizing that “the remedy for ignorance is asking questions”. It serves as a path to move from complacency to certainty, driving discovery and clarifying complex concepts, though it emphasizes sincere inquiry rather than doubt or denial, seeking to build deeper comprehension of faith and life.
Key Aspects of Questioning in Islam:
• Path to Knowledge & Certainty: Questions are the first step to learning, prompting deeper exploration of faith and the world, transforming ignorance into knowledge.
• Quranic Mandate: The Quran frequently calls believers to “ponder” (tafakkarū) and “reflect” (tadhakkarū), using both literal and rhetorical questions to guide understanding.
• Prophetic Example: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged companions to ask questions, demonstrating that inquiry strengthens belief, not weakens it, and answering them himself.
• Discovery of the Creator: Asking questions about natural phenomena (sun, gravity, life) helps people recognize the signs of God (ayat) in His creation, leading to a conceptual understanding of the Divine.
• Intellectual & Spiritual Growth: Questions about purpose, ethics, and the self stretch the soul and mind, fostering self-awareness and guiding towards a more meaningful life.
• Distinction from Doubt: Sincere questions aim to build certainty and knowledge, unlike mere doubt which can lead to confusion; the emphasis is on the spirit of exploration and reflection.
• Foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence: Questioning is central to understanding Islamic law (fiqh) and developing a nuanced interpretation of religious texts.
Examples of Questioning in Islamic Tradition:
• Prophets’ Questions: Figures like Abraham questioned idols and the established norms, demonstrating a spirit of inquiry.
• Companions’ Questions: Believers often approached the Prophet with questions about worship, ethics, and daily life, forming a large part of the Hadith literature.
In essence, asking questions is a fundamental tool in the Islamic intellectual tradition, promoting a dynamic relationship with faith and encouraging rigorous engagement with the world, guided by reason and revelation.
Phew, that’s too much work. Hope that the visitors to the blog read this. There are some more songs in this ‘sawaal’ category.
| Song | Movie (Year) |
|---|---|
| Ek sawaal main karoon ek sawaal tum karo | Sasuraal (1961) |
| Paapi pet ka sawaal hai | Paapi Pet ka Sawaal Hai (1984) |
This post s my 400th post. Here are the details of my previous century posts:
| Century post number | Post | Date of post | Movie (Year) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100th post as a guest poster | Ae dil meree aahon mein itna to asar aaye | 7 July 2013 | Actress (1948) | |
| 100th post as a lyrics contributor | Ye dil deewaana hai | 22 October 2011 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970) | |
| 200th post as a guest poster | Aablaa paa koi iss dasht mein aaya hoga | 7 December 2014 | Meena Kumari Non Film Song | |
| 300th post as a guest poster | Taqdeer ne kya angdaai li | 24 December 2020 | Sunahre Qadam (1966) | Mohammad Rafi’s 3100th song in the blog as a playback singer |
As this is my 400th post in the blog, I will thank the readers / followers of the blog, for tolerating me and my musings for these many years. It has been 15 years this January. Also thanking Atul ji for promptly dealing with my posts, proof reading and all.
Let us enjoy this quartet song, delightfully rendered by Rafi Sahab and enjoyed by all 3 co singers.
Song-Poochho koi saal bachchon poochho koi sawaal (Nartaki)(1963) Singers-Mohammed Rafi, Kamal Barot, Usha Mangeshkar, Usha Khanna, Lyricist-Shakeel Badayuni, Music Director-RaviChorus
Lyrics:
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchonpoochho koyi sawaal
poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
poochho koyi sawaal
poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
poochho koyi sawaal
mujh se zyaada koyi na jaane
iss duniya ka haal bachchon
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
poochho koyi sawaal
aa…
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
poochho koyi sawaal
yes sir yes sir
main karta hoon
aap se ek sawaal
poochho
poochho
kaun hai jis ki
koyi sune naa
tarr tarr kartaa jaaye
kaun hai jis ki
koyi sune naa
tarr tarr kartaa jaaye
woh to hai iskool ka teacher
har dam jo chillaaye
ha ha ha ha ha
silence
silence
woh to hai iskool ka teacher
har dam jo chillaaye
arey woh to hai iskool ka teacher
har dam jo chillaaye
kyun bachchon
theek hai naa
no Sir
no Sir
wrong answer
wrong answer
kya kahaa
suniye suniye
main detaa hoon
iss ka sahi jawaab
woh to hai barsaat ka mendhak
jis kee phudaktee chaal
woh to hai barsaat ka mendhak
jis kee phudaktee chaal
tum se zyaada ham sab jaane
iss duniyaa ka haal
aaa aaaaaaa
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
poochho koyi sawaal
haan haan
aaa aaaaaaa
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
poochho koyi sawaal
yes sir yes sir
main karta hoon
aap se ek sawaal
bade shauq se
kaun hai woh jo kehlaata hai
ham sab ka rakhwaala
kaun hai woh jo kehlaata hai
ham sab ka rakhwaala
kaun hai woh jo kehlaata hai
kaun hai woh jo kehlaata hai
ham sab ka rakhwaala
ham sab ka rakhwaala
samjhaa
ya to woh koyi gorkhaa hogaa
ya koyi hogaa laalaa
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
khaamosh
ya to woh koyi gorkhaa hogaa
ya koyi hogaa laalaa
arey ya to woh koyi gorkhaa hogaa
ya koyi hogaa laalaa
kyun thheek to hai
no Sir
no Sir
wrong answer
wrong answer
kya kahaa
suniye main batlaaoon
kaun hai ham sab ka rakhwaala
woh to hai bhagwaan ke jis kee
koyi naheen misaal
woh to hai bhagwaan ke jis kee
koyi naheen misaal
tum se zyaada ham sab jaane
iss duniyaa ka haal
aaa aaaaaaa
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
poochho koyi sawaal
haan haan
aaa aaaaaaa
Poochho koyi sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
poochho koyi sawaal
yes sir yes sir
main karta hoon
aap se ek sawaal
poochho
poochho
ganga jamuna
kya hai kahaan hai
yeh to kaho teacher jee
ganga jamuna
kya hai kahaan hai
yeh to kaho teacher jee
ajee ganga jamuna
kya hai kahaan hai
ye to kaho teacher jee
ganga jamuna
kya hai kahaan hai
yaad aaya
woh to ek rangeen fillam hai
jis ki hui hai jublee
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
shut up!
woh to ek rangeen filum hai
jis ki hui hai jublee
arey woh to ek rangeen filum hai
jis ki hui hai jublee
correct?
no Sir
no Sir
wrong answer
wrong answer
achchha..
yeh bhi galat
jee haan
ganga jamuna kya hai
yeh to bachcha bachcha jaane
wo to do nadiyaan hain jis se
bhaarat hai khushhaal
wo to do nadiyaan hain jis se
bhaarat hai khushhaal
tum se zyaada ham sab jaane
iss duniyaa ka haal
arey mujh se zyaada
tum sab jaano
iss duniyaa ka haal
aaa aaaaaaa
ab na karo sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
ab na karo sawaal
aaa aaaaaaa
ab na karo sawaal bachchon
aaa aaaaaaa
ab na karo sawaal
aaa aaaaaaa
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
August 7, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Congratulations Nahmji on reaching 400 posts. All your posts point towards ur love for songs specially sung by Mohd Rafi
I particularly liked your series on songs in deserts, hill stations and recognizable locations in India and overseas
Looking forward from you
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