Song from the 1970s, Jaan Pehechan Ho is featured in Ghost World, a hollywood comedy movie.

Jaan Pehechan Ho, a song from 1965 movie Gumnaam (Prithvi Pictures, directed by Raja Navathe, music by Shankar Jaikishan, Lyrics by Shailender) has been included in the recently released movie Terry Zwigoff’s Ghost World. The film opens up with a woman dancing to this song.

Jaan Pehechan Ho, Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Wale Aakh Na Churaavo, Naam Tho Bataavo

Meaning

Lets get to know each other, it will make life easier, oh you heart stealer, don’t shy away, tell me your name!

– Raghav from Meri Awaaz Suno

Following is an outline story about the movie and reviews from people who are impressed with Rafi Sahab’s Jaan Pehechan Ho.

Outline (imdb.com)

Best friends Enid and Rebecca graduate from high school and find themselves forced to enter the real world. Enid (more than Rebecca) is a counter-culture rebel who hates this world of frauds and losers, and she subsequently has trouble getting and keeping a job. One day the girls decide to play a prank on a lonely middle-aged loser named Seymour. Their plan backfires, though, and Enid becomes a little obsessed with the man. First she feels sorry for Seymour, then he becomes something of a hero to her, and she resolves to help him at least find a girlfriend. “Maybe I just can’t stand the thought of a world where a guy like you can’t get a date,” she tells him. Meanwhile, Enid seems to be avoiding the challenge of getting her own life started.

Terry Zwigoff directs this film based on a script by Dan Clowes, who also created the original comic book. “Ghost World” attempts to be a kitsch-free, counter-culture coming-of-age film, and for the most part it succeeds. The characters are very believable, honest, and engaging.

Reviews: (amazon.com)

Amazon.com Editorial Review:

The 70-year-old recordings are so original, they sound timeless. The same praise can be stated of film opener “Jaan Pehechaan Ho,” a Bollywood rarity that has elements of surf music, funk, and garage rock.

Scott W. Raymond

Holy obscurity Batman! Why didn’t we know about this stuff before? If you’ve seen the film, then you know the 1st track on the disc. Just having “Jaan Pehechan Ho” from the 1966 Bollywood thriller wanna-be “Gumnaam” is worth the price of the whole cd.

Geoff Puterbaugh

Mohammed Rafi was the greatest singer of the 20th century (although we have to consider Oum Kalthoum as well). And Luciano, of course. But there should be MUCH more available from this singer. In particular, the soundtrack for DOSTI, my favorite film of ALL TIME. Sorry for being so emphatic!

Venkat Srinivas

This is an overall presentation of the many moods giving the glimpse of what you can get out of the great master of the Indian film music. If you want get the feelings mixed with sad, romantic, devotional and exhilarating moods all together you should listen to this collection. ‘Beete Dinon Kee Yaad’,’O Duniya Ke Rakhawaale’ and ‘Meri Kahaani Bhulane Waale’ will immerse you in sadness, ‘Suhani Raat Dhal Chooki’ will remind the most romantic moments of your life and the sweet pain of waiting for your loved one, ‘Man Tarapat Hari Darshan’ is one of the best devotional numbers featuring the guru bhakti of the disciple, ‘Madhuban Mein Raadhika’ is one of the most exhilarating romantic numbers. Good volume to start exploring Mohammad Rafi and his golden voice.

robinaqureshi@hotmail.com

I have bought and listened to this CD, never stopped in fact, usually I am a Van Morrison fan, or maybe Bob Dylan, but you know, this guy really does it for me, better than Jagjit or any other, on a par with Nusret Fateh Ali khan, his heart and soul is in his voice.

mmoola@mweb.co.za

Come on offer more selections so that more people can listen and buy and appreciate the immortal voice of the legend Mohamed Rafi.

Full Lyrics

Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Walon,
Aankh Na Churavo,
Naam Tho Batavo..

Aaj Ki Yeh Shaam Javan,
Yun Na Chali Jaaye,
Aaj Ki Yeh Shaam Javan,
Yun Na Chali Jaaye,
Phir Se Na Aayegi Yeh Kisi Ke Bulaaye,
Phir Se Na Aayegi Yeh Kisi Ke Bulaaye..

Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Walon,
Aankh Na Churavo,
Naam Tho Batavo..
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,

Bolo Yeh Na Bolo Tum,
Hogaye Ishaare,
Bolo Yeh Na Bolo Tum,
Hogaye Ishaare,
Sidi Sidi Chot Huve Dil Pe Hamaare,
Sidi Sidi Chot Huve Dil Pe Hamaare..

Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Walon,
Aankh Na Churavo,
Naam Tho Batavo..
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,

Chup Chup Dekha Dekhi,
Nazaren Diwani,
Chup Chup Dekha Dekhi,
Nazaren Diwani,
Zara Si Yeh Baat Ban Jaaye Na Kahani,
Zara Si Yeh Baat Ban Jaaye Na Kahani..

Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Walon,
Aankh Na Churavo,
Naam Tho Batavo..
Jaan Pehechan Ho,
Jeena Aasaan Ho..

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