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Shakil Badayuni's Paan Magic: Iconic Romantic Song Still Charms Hearts After 66 Years
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News18•20-09-2026, 07:01
Shakil Badayuni's Paan Magic: Iconic Romantic Song Still Charms Hearts After 66 Years
- •Shakil Badayuni's 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho' remains a timeless romantic song, beloved by listeners for 66 years.
- •The song was penned for the 1960 film 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand,' with music composed by Ravi and filmed on Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt.
- •During the song's conception, music director Ravi provided the initial line 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho' to Shakil Badayuni.
- •Shakil Badayuni, known for his love of paan, found inspiration for the crucial second line, 'Jo Bhi Ho Tum Khuda Ki Kasam Lajawab Ho,' after consuming paan.
- •Ravi and Shakil Badayuni reportedly completed the entire song in about four hours, which Mohammed Rafi then immortalized with his voice.
Key Questions Answered
The iconic romantic song 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho' was written by lyricist Shakil Badayuni for the 1960 film 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand'.
When Shakil Badayuni struggled to write the second line of the chorus, music director Ravi remembered his fondness for paan, had his forgotten paan box retrieved, and the refreshed lyricist quickly conceived the line 'Jo Bhi Ho Tum Khuda Ki Kasam Lajawab Ho'.
Guru Dutt directed the 1960 film 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand', and the timeless title track was filmed on Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt himself.
