Aaj Yeh Basant Lyrics – Mame Khan | Afwaah

Aaj Yeh Basant Song Description

This song is "Aaj Ye Basant Mame Khan Version", which is part of the movie Afwaah, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar. It was released by the music label T-Series. The composer and music director of the song is Shameer Tandon, the singer is Mame Khan, and the lyrics are written by Dr. Sagar.

The lyrics of the song describe a different kind of spring ("Basant"), portraying it not as the traditional joyous season, but as a "Bawla"—meaning a frenzied or disturbed form. The lyrics state, "Aaj ye basant thoda bawla hua maa" (Today, this spring has gone a little mad, mother). It then uses symbolic language, such as "Sarson ke khet mein afim ug aaya" (Opium has sprouted in the mustard field), representing sudden change or toxicity, along with lines like "Bhanvre ne titli ke pankh ko jalaya" (The bumblebee burned the butterfly's wings), conveying complex emotions of love, loss, or betrayal.

In the later part, the song touches on deep personal anguish and emptiness, as in "Neenden pattharili, mere khwab banjar hain" (My sleep is stony, my dreams are barren), depicting dried-up dreams and emotional numbness. The lyrics mention "Meri aankhiyon mein laal rang utra hai" (A red color has descended into my eyes), then clarify that it is not blood but "Ret ka saya" (a shadow of sand), symbolizing false hope or broken promises. By the end, the song reiterates the theme of this "Bawla Basant" (mad spring), fully painting a picture of a tangled emotional state, contradictions in nature, and inner turmoil. It is a powerful song that compels the listener to reflect deeply.