Jhajhalko Liyera Aayecha
by Asha Bhosle
"Jhajhalko Liyera Aayecha Saawan" is an evergreen masterpiece of classic Nepali cinema, originally featured in the 1981 hit movie Bansuri. Composed by the legendary music maestro Ranjit Gazmer and penned by acclaimed filmmaker Tulsi Ghimire, the song is brought to life by the iconic Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. Deeply melancholic yet profoundly beautiful, the lyrics use the arrival of Saawan (the monsoon season) as a powerful metaphor for floodgates of memories, longing, and lost love reopening in the singer's mind.
The song's enduring legacy is rooted in its soulful arrangement, which heavily incorporates traditional percussion and flute elements, reflecting Ranjit Gazmer's signature musical style. Decades after its release, it remains a beloved anthem of nostalgia across generations, frequently performed on reality shows like The Voice of Nepal and covered widely by modern artists. It is widely celebrated as a golden-era classic that perfectly captures the bittersweet essence of human emotions tied to the changing seasons.
Ho Jhajhalko liyera aayecha saawan pheri aakhama
Ho Jhajhalko liyera aayecha saawan pheri aakhama
Birsi dine katha haina sawaan ko geet
Har haina jeet mero jeevana ko preet
Birsi dine katha haina sawaan ko geet
Har haina jeet mero jeevana ko preet
Bachulne sath rahanchh jindagani ma
Ho Jhajhalko liyera aayecha saawan pheri aakhama
Samjhanai mero lagi bachne sara bho
Na timro na mero vayo sapana sacho
Samjhanai mero lagi bachne sara bho
Na timro na mero vayo sapana sacho
Aljhi rahancha sadha yasae mero mutuma
Ho Jhajhalko liyera aayecha saawan pheri aakhama
Ho Jhajhalko liyera aayecha saawan pheri aakhama
