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My translation of Story of the Song>>>> The Girl is a Nurse and The Man ( celebrity) is her patient who is from High Society. And he is in Hospital since few days and is not getting better. He is going to be discharged from hospital very soon. One Night She leaves for hospital, she listen a song in Auto and as she closes her eyes she starts dreaming of his lifestyle. As Auto goes away but the camera has stopped following auto on bridge refers that the girl have moved herself in the dream of his lifestyle. She enter his life by entering the door and taking slow steps on the stairs as she is introvert and feels she does not belong to this high class society. First she finds beautiful parts of his lifestyle as he enjoys his life and by this she is impressed and to which she smiles. She is thinking about high class society near Swimming pool where other people of high society comes and acts foolish upon which she is very much angry as she holds the glass tightly to not to disclose his anger to other people as she is introvert. However then she sees the man and is happy that he is not like the other people of the society and starts to dream (dream in a dream) herself as his friend/partner to whom he talks freely while taking photographs. By this his anger is removed as then she holds the glass softly by her fingers. Then she starts to go deeper in his lifestyle as she slowed goes in his room. There she then finds the darker side of his world as she finds him taking drugs which makes him so much angry as she breaks the glass (referred as burst of her angerness) and leaves the room then his house. She runs faster compared to slow entry at beginning as she has realized her mistake to enter the glamour world and realized the darker side which teaches us that we all should do while realizing the darker side of pleasure. The sandal is left behind on staircase there referring to what she gives to this lifestyle which she doesn't want. My Foot To This Glamorous Society. She then Comes back to his real life, as she gets off the Auto and adjust her sandal, and as there she is wearing the same sandal which she left there while running referring her return to real life taking all of her belonging and not have attachment to that society and her imaginary world. She comes back from thinking and then goes to hospital as a usual nurse. As she says to the man(patient) that sometimes you feel restless for no reason means that she was also restless for no reason whole time and again leaves his room because doesn't want to get involved with a drug consuming person. This video teaches to not get attached with the person having bad habits and stay a low key who you are. I have seen this song for more than 1000 times and I feel very much connected to this song. I was just feeling low and out of the world so I started listening to my favorite songs. and then I wished to write myself down in these lines. Hope you like my efforts.

This song was written by my father's grandmother in Dera Ismail Khan pre partition.

"The story is about a nurse who takes care of a man from a high-class society who is not getting better in the hospital. One night, while listening to a song in an auto, she falls asleep and dreams of the man's lifestyle. In the dream, she enters his world and is impressed by the beautiful aspects of it. She takes slow steps up the stairs, feeling like an outsider in this high-class society. However, as she witnesses the man enjoying his life, she finds herself impressed and begins to smile. She then thinks about the high-class society near the swimming pool, where other people of high society come and act foolishly. This angers her, but she holds the glass tightly to hide her feelings, as she is an introvert. However, she soon sees the man and is happy to note that he is not like the other people of the society. In her dream, she imagines herself as his friend or partner, to whom he talks freely while taking photographs. This removes her anger, and she holds the glass softly by her fingers. As she continues to explore his lifestyle, she slows down her steps and enters his room. There she finds the darker side of his world as she sees him taking drugs. This angers her, and she breaks the glass, representing her burst of anger, and leaves the room, and then his house. She runs faster, compared to her slow entry at the beginning, as she realizes her mistake of entering the glamour world and realizes the darker side of pleasure. The sandal is left behind on the staircase, symbolizing what she gives to this lifestyle, which she doesn't want. She then returns to reality, getting off the auto and adjusting her sandal. She realizes that she is wearing the same sandal that she left behind in her dream, which represents her detachment from the imaginary world and her return to reality. She then goes back to the hospital and tells the man that sometimes you feel restless for no reason, which suggests that she was also restless for no reason the whole time. She again leaves his room, not wanting to get involved with a drug-consuming person. The story emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and not being swayed by the glamour of a high-class society. It teaches us to avoid getting attached to people with bad habits and to remain true to ourselves. It also highlights the fact that sometimes we get restless for no reason and need to detach ourselves from negative influences to regain clarity." @shashi3886 Thanks for explaining video of this masterpiece. Here is better version to understand it more accurately.

the best thing about this version is that it is recorded sounding old, more like a old radio quality...takes me back in time..... loved it

I get my first job & I celebrate the moment with this beautiful Song🖤 9:08 PM 26/12/2020

If you've discovered Ali Sethi, believe me; you've a great taste in music

I am a Bengali & although I don't understand the language in which the song is written. I was listening to this at midnight, feeling very lonely & I sent this song to someone saying "I miss you". Later I found out this song actually says the same. Music has no language barrier, it's from one heart to another.

I met her in the busy campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), I remember the exact date, it was Feb 17, 2019. It was a sunny afternoon of winters, and I had just finished attending a lecture on Communicative English. As I was going towards the canteen, I noticed a girl sitting alone on a bench, intensly focused in a book. Her aura was different. These are not just words, honestly when I saw her my heart skipped a beat, I was unable to move, dumbstruck, I was drawn towards her instantly. I gathered the courage to approach her and start up a conversation. She had a breath taking smile that could brighten up the darkest of days. I walked and stood in front of her, my mind went blank, unable to speak a word. She looked up and noded her head as if she was asking who I was. I coudn't speak a single word out of my mouth, at last she broke the silence, "What"? I asked her "can I sit here"? she looked around as there were many empty benches, she smiled and got my intention that I was trying to talk with her, She said "Theek hai beth jaao" with a smile on her face, I felt sweat on my forehead in those breezing cold days. We somehow started to talk casually. We found common interests in literature, philosophy, and the pursuit of knowledge. Our conversations flowed effortlessly, as if we had known each other for ages. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. We both became inseparable. We explored the depths of the library together, debating ideologies and challenging each other's perspectives. We would spend evenings strolling through the lush green campus, lost in deep conversations and laughter. She used to share each and everything with me, even things related to her family, she was from Jaipur, she was the only child of her parents. She told me her parents don't want her to stay here in a different city and wanted her to study in her city staying in Jaipur. Our bond grew stronger with time, we both knew that we were falling in love. We cherished the little moments, the stolen glances, and the gentle touch of our hands. We celebrated each other's successes and provided support during moments of failure. She had become an irreplaceable part of my life. We were together for around a year, I can't explain how I used to feel whenever I was with her, I can't even explain my feelings and emotions for her, what she meant for me. I shared some of the best moments of my life with her. But as fate would have it, her parents were not allowing her anymore to study there for her masters, they want her to study in her hometown. It was a bittersweet moment as we realized that our time together was coming to an end. I broke into tears when I got to know this, when I went to see her off at the New Delhi Jn. for a last goodbye, that was worst day of my life till now, my body got numbed, my throat like something stucked, I coudn't even speak to her. She was in tears too. She tried to reassure me that our love could fight the test of distance, but things changed once she started her new college. The demands of her coursework and the new environment consumed her attention, gradually causing a shift in her priorities. The phone calls became less frequent, the messages shorter, I was left confused wondering what went wrong. The girl who once held my heart seemed distant and indifferent. It was painful to witness the person I loved slipping away, seemingly out of reach. As time passed, her detachment grew more. She became very busy in her new life, making new friends and pursuing different interests. The girl who once shared every detail of her day with me now started to ignore me. I talked her about the changes I observed, seeking an explanation for her sudden transformation. After asking several times, she confessed that her priorities had shifted, and she no longer feel the same way about our relationship. Her academic pursuits and the new experiences she encountered had transformed her into a person I no longer recognized. Time, they say, heals all wounds. As I look back on my days at JNU, I am grateful for the love I experienced and the lessons I learned. She may have left my life, but she left a mark on my heart. She was the girl who reminded me that sometimes, even the most beautiful chapters have an end. And while our love story may not have had the fairytale ending I had hoped for, I cherish the memories it brought into my life. Some slow music, thinking about her, the memories we shared, flashbacks, all this is my daily favourite routine till now. We don't talk talk anymore but she still has my heart, no matter how much time is passed or wherever we are in our lives, no other girl will have the same place as she have in my heart. Life moves on, and so must I. I carry the essence of that beautiful time with me, forever grateful for the girl I met, who was once something different and very special to me.

8PM, Fully Crowded Delhi Metro, Listening it after office... Seems like everything around me is evaporating

English Translation: O' my lover tell me where you spent the night My heart brims with explanations (none console me, I worry for you) On the roof (kotha), in the room on the roof (kothra) my love, (where she waits for him) On the roof are vegetables left to dry and wither I stayed awake many nights (on the roof) measuring the distance of separation between us (I too have withered) On the roof (kotha), in the room on the roof (kothra) my love, (where she waits for him) On the roof a crow (raven) caws I will become a fish (only) for you and you can be a crane, dive and devour me (But there are only crows here. I worry for you, no explanation consoles me)

Don't call it a song, it's a medicine.❤️

This song was introduced into my life by my special and today is her birthday.. Whenever this song plays i just dive into my most beautiful memories of her i still remember we both were in train she was sleeping and i was sitting near her and just simply staring her and listening to this song.. Her feet accidentally touch my fingers and I was like please wake up just want to talk to you or at least to say bye as my station was coming in just want to talk to her for the last time as our vacations were starting.. And then she finally wake up and she asked only one question which song u are listening to i simply smile and said Chan Kitan.. I miss her on her birthday so I came here i really want to talk to you but idk how to tell her without sounding annoying. I really want to tell you how sad I feel whenever you are not with me but idk how to tell her without feeling dumb . I really want to tell her how many times i have pretended to be happy but I don’t know how to tell her without feeling fake … Fir se bulao toh ek baar main vapis aa jaunga Mana ke toh dekho mei maan jaunga.. Koi bahane se hi yaad toh karo mujhe mai laut aaunga Awaj laga do mujhe ek baar main bhagta chala aaunga… Despite burning thousands of cigarettes i didn’t get rid of the regrets.. Yes I have regrets i wish I had handled things differently But I don’t regret loving you ,caring about you, thinking about you when I am at my lowest.. That’s how I know it was real for me .. You are not mine , but I will always be yours ….. I’m still learning how to miss someone without wanting them back , how to cherish the memories without clinging to the past .. How to appreciate the lessons without regretting the mistakes I’m still learning…

This song reminds me of this person I had once loved so dearly. I don't miss him, I don't want him back. Nevertheless, this song brings back memories of the evenings spent in a certain Bombay apartment, waiting for him to come back home from work. We had fallen out of love, I think, but something kept us holding on to each other. Perhaps hope, perhaps habit. Perhaps just the fear of being lonely in a very uncertain world. I wish him well, and I hope he finds love again :)

The guy ( celebrity) is her patient. And he is going to discharge from hospital very soon. she leaves for hospital she listen a song and starts dreaming of his lifestyle. first she finds beautiful parts of his lifestyle And assuming while taking photographs. She then finds the darker side of his world and leaves. The sandal is left behind but when she gets off the auto it's there. WHICH means she visited his world in imaginary. she comes back from thinking and goes to hospital as a usual nurse .. Best video, song 😍😍😍 Edit: Thank you all guys for so many likes and good replies on my comment 🤗

This is a song to listen at midnight when you are alone and undisturbed...you may have all the joys around you and yet it makes you somewhat sad inside...Something feels missing ..

get me reminder

how come such beautiful song never hit the market ? Wow !! Respect and love from Nepal to my Pakistani brothers and sisters. Namaste to you all !

Its fascinating how united India and Pakistan still are in traditions, folks, language, etc. Our old rich heritage still unites us. Something the seperation of borders, cheap politics can never destroy. We need such artists. Love from across the border.

One smart girl from pakistan recommended me to listen to this song...its so nice and i listen to this song almost everyday ...everytime when i play this song i remember her too...such a nice song❤

Its been 15 years of loving someone...who destroyed every bit of me, its only love that makes us fall so hard for people who break us, and rip our souls apart.

love the way how he sang this....that retro melody...kept the soul of the song alive..

The kind of innocence you see in her face is becoming rare with time.

In the world of pasoori i still love to listen chan kithan 😢😊

Listening to this song while leaving home for another city brings back memories, leaving me feeling sad. 😔

There is a certain pain, a tinge of loneliness, a scent of love in this rendition of the song. The way it struck the chords of my heart, few songs could do it. I'm glad I have heard this. 💜🌸

Lots of love from India. Pakistan is one of the few countries where good music is still produced. This song is dearest to my heart

Amazed to see how many people like this song ..i was thinking its me only because no one in my circle appreciate the soothing and healing of this song... Its so peaceful yet very loud in its message.... powerful and peaceful at the same time....

It's a masterpiece specially for those who can understand it. It feels so emotional it's difficult to describe feelings.

If this song is coming in your recommendation list that means you have a good taste of music ♥ keep playing ✌🏼️

I am a Bengali guy from India and I'm in love with this beautiful Punjabi folk composition which I stumbled upon serendipitously. I listen to this track every night before I sleep. It's true music has no boundaries.

Sukoon agar kuch hai toh toh ye gaana hai . Ali Sethi you've my heart.

Beautifully sung… it’s as if the past echoes meet the present and there is complete resonance of harmony all over…

MEANING OF THE SONG He is her patient and she has started liking him. While she's on her way to attend her patient(actor); she puts in her earplugs and starts listening to a song. While coming from her home, she doesn't wear her footwear properly. Now she starts thinking of him and his lavish lifestyle. Now that she's thinking no one is able to see her. While the actor and few other people are getting their pictures clicked she imagines herself next to him in that gorgeous white Saari(my fav part of the song). The guy who jumps in the pool hands over his glass to her. Now that she's part of this image, she realizes they are able to see her and runs away(this is still the scenario in her head). Loose footwear seems to have been left behind but as soon as she reaches, the songs over so is her imagination. She gets down, fixes the footwear and comes to see him. this is a beautiful video and Ali Sethi's voice is just so soulful. The song is mostly about betrayal (Where did you spend your night, my beloved?)but the video shows a different perspective where our protagonist is shown to have spent her night imagining things which are not possible. It's just amazing! :) SOURCE: A Comment from a blog from chatofworld.com

Endless thanks to my friend for suggesting this . Platonic is the only word i can think of after hearing this. Love from INDIA

When did Pakistani music become so much better than the current Indian music. Pakistani music is evolving, really. Lots of love, from your neighbour. ❤

Kya hi gana hai ali sahab, upar waala apko wo sabkuch de jo aap deserve krte ho🙏, beyond words

Forgetting everything else, I think the music is really really good and he has a really mesmerising voice. It pours directly into the scars and fills them. Its so beauteous. LOTS OF LOVE FROM INDIA.

This song holds a special sentiment in my heart. It's written in the most beautiful language Saraiki, a dialect of Punjabi my grandparents used to speak. They lived in Tibba Qaisrani, Dera Gazi Khan, where the language is still spoken, but migrated to India upon partition. My father continues to speak the language although I dont but everytime i hear it, it somehow takes me to the land and culture that is so close to my heart yet so far! I wish to learn it and in a way connect to my forefathers who inhabited that beautiful land and lived in a culture which was an amalgamation of different, religions, ethnicities, united only by a language, Saraiki! Kudos to Ali Sethi for this beautiful rendition.

My interpretation: it’s the Cinderella story but more tragic. The simple-hearted girl falls in love with the prince but the “wicked stepsisters” charm him first. At midnight she runs and leaves her slipper, but he does not pick it up, does not try to find her. This doomed Cinderella story is in turn a daydream or reflection of the emotions of the simple girl nursing and loving this high-society man who barely seems to notice.

The music in "Chan Kithan" is truly a beast, with its infectious rhythm and soulful instrumentation that complement Ali Sethi's stunning vocals. The song's mix of traditional Punjabi folk and contemporary sounds creates a unique and mesmerizing listening experience that can't be replicated.

I'm glad that this song is underrated. Some masterpiece deserve to be know by few people with best taste ♥️♥️

After going through the comments left usually by Indian listeners, I came to a conclusion that those who have Ali Sethi's songs in their recommendations not only have a good taste in music but also have a deeper understanding of literature. Music transcends boundaries like no other form of art. Love from Pakistan to all Ali Sethi listeners in India, Bangladesh and rest of the world ♥️

19M view is not justice with this beautiful composition Atleast 1B views deserve karta hai ye song Hit like if you agree folks!!

This song touch my heart and I feel crying when I started it really a great magic @Ali Brother you have a amazing voice love you bud from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩We are united inside🇵🇰❤️🇧🇩

Whenever I have to think about things going on in my life, I put my headphones on and listen to Ali Sethi. His voice gives me so much motivation to do better. The best part about him is that he stays away from commercial music and focuses on quality. A big fan of Ali Sethi.

For me, this song signifies the suffering of the human condition, in general. How our minds spend time chasing empty desires, but our home/peace/god is always waiting for us right here. And when we reach, it asks us 'chan kithan guzaari aayi raat ve?'

i cried... this song is just so beautiful, it should be spread more so that it can reach more people like me seriously love from India💓

I have listen this song 50 times now and as I was watching this today I notice someone like ali sethi at 2:13 dressed like a servent.

Some songs help us realize how empty our lives can be.. the love we yearn for, the void which is never filled, some people we can never forget..

sadqe us desh s b jaha humare grandparents kaa bachpan bita💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕lot of love frm jammu and kashmir

Bhaishab kya song hai... nostalgic memories yaad dila di song ne...Best song I've ever heard from pakistani side.....Loop me sun rha mai to 🙂

I recall playing this song on a road trip with my friends 3 years back, they all made fun of me and changed it in an instant. Now when they listen it on Instagram, it's all gorgeous! Well well, this still has the same place in my heart! ❤️

Ali sethi is one of the most underrated artists. He's a gem in our music industry. His songs are a pure class. I hope you'll keep this reality in your music. God bless you!!

I can't stop listening to this even in my good and happiest times..it's the perfect melancholy, I live for❤

Its impossible not to be moved by this amazing rendition.

That Simplicity in voice... Superb😊😊

This song reminds my golden days at IISC banglore 2018 Really golden age of my life. Thanku Almighty

I'm from West Bengal, India... just few hours ago i just randomly found this song's a beautiful Indian short version at Spotify then i searched and guess what...... I'm addicted nowww... My gosh what a melody!!! Why I'm not even knowing this masterpiece before 😍🤩🥰♥️♥️

The most positive comments section i ever seen...Ali sethi have fanbase of mature and sensible people

the video depicts transition when she puts on the headphone.she is in fantasy n when the song ends she is back to normal.

Their music speaks of them 💜💜💜💜

One time listen, then again and again coming.. Best arrangements and vocals..

Gajzab awaaz yaar! Had to search for this gem.

This is one of the most beautiful composition..I have ever listened... I am a huge fan of Ali Sethi...and This song shiver my whiskers every time I listen it. Lots of love from India ❤️❤️

Just marvellous... so nostalgic!!

Completely obsessed with this man's legacy.All his music is irresistible and once I encounter any song of his I can't help but listen back to back. Lots of love 💕💕

Closer to 10 million. Main sun sunke kardunga

It's 2:22 AM with cold night of 6°C and I am listening to this song

When I hear this song on my way out of town, it brings back fond memories of home, leaving me feeling nostalgic. 😢

I know this isn't a motivational song. But during listening this song we all feel relaxed somehow,Love from india❤

Today I have seen him again after a may be 5 years. He was my childhood darling. He is now a caring husband with a cute Kid and a beautiful wife. I was parking my car, and he was taking out his car, may be towards reaching home. Hope he is matured enough and leading a good life. I was listening this song while coming back to home. No regrets, just penned down my emotions. Sometimes woman also felt emotional turmoil, while hearing all these songs. Love and light.

The Only Comment Section which Is Full Of Love And Respect.... And After Reading All the Comment it gives Hope And Put A Smile In My Face... Hope One Day Our Relation will be Like America And Canada. Love From India🇮🇳

Its a mesmerising piece of music. No matter how many times I hear I still come back to it. Simply love this track

Made me emotional 😢... After listening this felt nostalgia

Hey, Ali! You connect with the soul with your voice. You are a treasure to the world.How can you so easily make anyone go through a world they have never been,but seems they have never left it either.Keep healing the world with your voice,I am a doctor but you seem to be a true one.I feel privileged to be in a contemporary world and to have the opportunity to hear you. Love Swati.

So much purity, serenity and calmness one song can give you. Such a beautiful song. Listen to it almost everyday. Everything is so perfect. Love from india😊

That enthusism, words cant express what this song lead a person...

Nice soulful song ! Unbelievable version. Best of all versions ❤️

This song takes you in deepest corners of your soul. simply amazed that something has kept me engaged for so long and still everyday i hear it and love it just the same. thank you Ali Sethi for this. with love from india.

KABHI KABHI BILAWAJA BYCHANI HOJATI HAI. This song did just this to me. Shed some sweet bitter tears, felt so relaxed. This is a food for soul, heavenly voice.

Thats it. I found the artist that I can proudly be a fan of forever. Absolute legend.

This song is absolutely beautiful. Touches the soul.

WOW, what is it with the Pakistanis. God gifted. Such brilliant music. Love from Indian living in South Africa.

Agr kuch sun ke kamal wali feeling aati hai na🎵 To by god Aaj kamal hi ho gaya😍

Bahut hi sohna gaya hai, bahut vadiya music te bahut hi vadiya composition.

Addicted to this song. Absolutely a Masterpiece

'Chan Kithan Guzari aayi Raat we' This Line Uff❤️🇵🇰🇮🇳Much Loves From India 🇮🇳

Awesome song, the singer has put in his soul into the song, its very difficult to get such beautiful rendition now a days hatsoff to the singer and the composer...

Just listen this song first time and now I am listening it on loop. Masterpiece❤

listening to this song on loop, can't get over it, can't go to sleep and it's 2:50 am

I used to listen to this song on my phone on speaker mode and initially my room partners used to criticize me like why are you listening to a Pakistani Punjabi song (we don't know the Punjabi language) when you have no idea what is the meaning of lyrics. But now they all are fans of Ali Sethi and Chan kithan. This song has the most soothing effect.

Out of 6.2 Million views, my contribution would be somewhere around 0.2 Million 😂😂😂 In love with this song. 😍😍😍

This is a eternal masterpiece. ❤️‍🔥 Hope so it'll get the appreciation one day it deserves

amazing.. Hats off Ali Sethi...,♥️🌹

a perfect depiction of high class society . . . & truth about infatuations . . . . Video makes a lot of sense . Upon knowing more about lyrics . . . You'll just fall for it . On Loop . Love from India .

Heard this song in a store in Vancouver. Cannot take it out of my mind. its so melodious. Piece of art

So touching ❣️ Beautiful song and story!

Such nostalgic and beautiful feel to this song ! Ali Sethi himself is a Classic creation of God. Shuker Alhamdulillah for Ali ❤️

Uff yeh song and its visuals, the girl in black robe holding an empty wine glass handed to her by a party goer as he jumps into the pool of hedonism, she then drops the glass disdainfully smashing on the floor not only to distract his 'Prince' but also metaphorically rejecting the way of life he is indulging in, just beautiful,