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Maine kaha zidd chhod de

Posted on: August 26, 2026


This article is written by Satyajit Rajurkar, 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.

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This song is a particularly enjoyable example of the playful romantic duet that R. D. Burman and Anand Bakshi were so good at creating in the early 1970s. It is sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, composed by R. D. Burman, and written by Anand Bakshi. On the screen it is lip synced and performed by Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Singh.

At its core, the track is a playful, flirtatious debate between two lovers testing the waters of mutual attraction. Anand Bakshi’s lyrics balance mock hesitation with romantic surrender—the man playfully demands affection, while the woman insists he prove his commitment first. This exchange transforms from simple teasing into a meaningful negotiation through symbolic keepsakes like a dupatta and a ring. By grounding the romance in ordinary, tangible tokens (nishani) rather than overly florid poetry, the song remains relatable and conversational.

The duet shines through the distinct vocal personalities of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Kishore brings a cheeky, impatient energy to the chase, while Lata counters with a warm, coy resistance that makes clear she is an active participant in the banter.

Grounded in movement and playful provocation, it reflects the fresh, energetic sound of early-1970s Burman.

On screen, Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Singh embody this youthful charm. Neetu’s spontaneous coyness pairs seamlessly with Randhir’s harmless persistence, turning their physical movement into an extension of the lyrical banter. Ultimately, the song’s enduring charm lies in its total absence of heavy melodrama. It celebrates love as a lighthearted game of bargaining, teasing, and mutual attraction—making it one of the most delightful Lata-Kishore collaborations of its era.

Four out of five songs have already been posted on the blog. This is the fifth and final one. With this “Rickshawala” (1973) becomes a Yippeed film.

Video:

Audio:

Song-Maine kaha zid chhod de (Rickshaawaala)(1972)Singers- Lata, Kishore Kumar, Lyricist-Anand Bakshi, MD-R D Burman

Lyrics (Based on audio link) :

maine kaha zid chhod de
dupatta mode de besharam
maine kaha zid chhod de
dupatta mode de besharam
yai yai ya aaa
yai yai ya aaa
rara ra raa
yai yai ya aaa
yai yai ya aaa
maine kaha zid chhod de
tu dil mod de o sanam
maine kaha zid chhod de
tu dil mod de o sanam
ayai yai ya aaa
ayai yai ya aaa
ayai yai ya aaa
ayai yai ya aaa


badle mein dupatte ke
challa de angoothhee de
badle mein dupatte ke
challa de angoothhee de
koi to nishaanee honee chaahiye
mere dil deewaane ko
logon ko sunaane ko
koi to kahaanee honee chaahiye

yai yai ya
yai yai ya
rara ra raa
yai yai ya
yai yai ya

maine kaha zid chhod de
dupatta chhod de besharam

aisee waisee baaton mein
do hee mulaakaaton mein
aisee waisee baaton mein
do hee mulaakaaton mein
main to badnaam ho jaaoongee
thhodee see sharaafat se
thhodee see mohabbat se
teree main ghulaam ho jaaoongee
ayai yai ya
ayai yai ya
ayai yai ya
ayai yai ya
achcha to ye waada kar
kal aayegee mere ghar
achcha to ye waada kar
kal aayegee mere ghar
na aayee to yaaree toot jaayegee

achcha kal to aane de
aaj to jaane de
warna teree pyaaree roothh jaayegee
ayai yai ya aa
ayai yai ya

la ra la la
ayai yai ya
laa laa laa
maine kaha zid chhod de
tu dil mod de
besharam
maine kaha zid chhod de
tu dil mod de
beshram
ayai yai ya
la la la
ayai yai ya
la la la
ayai yai ya
la la la la

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