Dil Cheez - Karsh Kale feat Monali Thakur, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

Sung by Monali Thakur, this song is a reinterpretation of the classic from Umrao Jaan. Karsh chose to include this because of his memories from childhood where he would sit and watch old Hindi films with his mother on holidays. The reworking here has Monali singing English parts as well.
Credits:
Composed by: Khayyam
Produced by: Karsh Kale
Language: Hindi, English
Lyrics: Original lyrics by Shahryar and additional English lyrics by Monali Thakur
Vocals: Monali Thakur
Sitar: Ravi Chary
Sarangi: Sabir Khan
Tabla: Karsh Kale
Drums: Jai Row Kavi
Guitar: Warren Mendonsa
Guitar Gaurav Gupta
Bass: Johan Pais
Keys: Nigel Rajaratnam
Flute: Ajay Prassanna
Recorded by: Steve Fitzmaurice, Ashish Manchanda (Flying Carpet Productions, Mumbai), assisted by Thorsten Muller
Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice at the Pierce Rooms, London and Warren Mendonsa
Mastered by Bunt Stafford Clark at the Pierce Rooms, London
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Song synopsis:
Dil
Dil
Bas Ek baar mera kaha
Bas
Dil Cheez kya hain aap meri jaan lijiye
Bas
Is
Is Anjuman mein aaaaa
Is
Is Anjuman mein aaapko
Aana
Deewaron Dar ko ghaur se
Deewaron
Dil
In this world of loneliness..
I
I don't know how the sound of you in my heart...
makes me cry...I don't know how it became a lie...I don't know why...yeaa
Kahiye tohh,
kahiye toh aasmaan ko.
Kahiye toh aasmaan ko zameen par utaar laaye.
Mushkil
Mushkil nahin hain kuchh bhi
Agar thaan lijiye.
Dil cheez kya hain aap meri jaan lijiye.
Bas ek baar mera kahaa maan lijiye
Bas ek baar
Haan Bas ek baar
Bas
Context:
A courtesan explaining to a Nawab (nobleman) what it would take to win her love and to
sustain it given the social stigma of such a relationship.
The Meaning:
"If you hear me just once and understand my feelings, I will happily give my entire life to
you... and not just my heart! Because, if you hear it beating, you will know the passion and
love it holds, and you would keep coming back to the road that leads to me.
"So my love...before you take your first steps into this relationship, be warned and prepare
yourself for the consequences of falling in love with someone like me (a courtesan)!!"
With determination, even heaven can be brought down to earth (a blissful life can be lead
overcoming the social barriers). As nothing is impossible if one decides. I will go all the way to
bridge the gap between you and me. All you need to do is to just love me for who I am.

[@raulontheedge]

And Neha Kakkar is hitting the charts, sorry Monali you don’t deserve this Bollywood musicians. You are an amazing talent and you keep doing the great work.

[@shrijansamrat8485]

BOTH ARE GREAT AT THERE PLACES BUT MY FAVOURITE IS MONALI

[@alhilmama]

@@shrijansamrat8485 Neha Kakkar is the worst singer of india

[@binandabiswas2491]

My favourite also monali bro even i hate neha

[@shubhamdeware4292]

@rahul ram bro u don't have a good taste in music then ...

[@alhilmama]

@@shubhamdeware4292 Neha Kakkar fan?? And u have good taste? Bhai neha kakkar chhapri logo k liye gaati h

[@aspiringbanker5923]

Monali is a gem ❤️.. Indian audience has failed miserably to judge the talents everytime.

[@mahnoorshahid8067]

Absolutely!! She is the most versatile and talented singers especially in this world of auto tune singers… she deserves much much more recognition ❤️ Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 such a Gem

[@TravellingSapiens]

You know the corrupt judges.

[@anukoolojha2376]

she is an example of versatility She is a pop singer, classical singer, actor, performer, bharatnatyam dancer, salsa dancer She is amazing

[@geovanniquerales8624]

muchas gracias por la oportunidad

[@little_swallow]

The transition from hindustani to western and then back to hindustani is hella awesome.🔥

[@debayanpaul4095]

From 4:08 to 4:10: two seconds is enough to Guage her grip on voice. Stunning....

[@sourishbiswas7224]

Truly

[@mahinahmed5700]

She is a Bengali. & Bengalis start their learning with classical music. Hat's of monali.

[@santanu4432]

I am too bangali

[@potpourri2793]

@@santanu4432 Congratulations!!

[@muskaankshetri5922]

@@potpourri2793 😂😂😂

[@Gam3Fr3ak_SFA_YT]

@@santanu4432 to mai kya kru , nachu 😍

[@santanu4432]

@@potpourri2793 kyu ??

[@rishimarkanda8401]

What a hold she has on her voice, her notes! Simply amazing

[@ashishbhatti1085]

I don’t know how others feel about it, but this is sacred. ⁣ ⁣I always end up crying as to how seemless the transition is, ⁣ ⁣the blend of all the instruments go with it, ⁣ ⁣how Karsh has managed to do the unimaginable. ⁣ ⁣Mad respect for everyone performing.!!

[@vedprakashsahu4697]

Yes . The transition between Hindi and English Lyrics are just seamless, and Indian Instruments compliment the english part so well too. It's just perfectly executed, couldn't have done it any better

[@wormtones]

YA I FEEL THE SAME WAY LIKE THE HIGH NOTE FROM ENGLISH TRANSITION TO THE LAST ANTARA 😭😭😭😭😭😭 SOOOO GOOD

[@wormtones]

ive been listening to this since high school- in final year uni and this never gets old 😮‍💨 the goosebumps

[@fernandofernandez3022]

I feel she's an international talent.... what a range... superb...... and most probably this was recorded in one take.... if it's ... then I'd say this is not so easy to sing this song with such instrumentation...

[@gurpreetapej]

Sarangi , Sitaar & Tabla & Flute are Soul of this Song ! Listening again in 2020 ! 3:11 i like the way she moves to western vocals and tabla in background takes it HIGHER & HIGHER !

[@rishabh8279]

Great catch🍻

[@dinsk7]

Wow - What a little dynamite she is! -- Most singers come and do a bog standard rehash of the original -- This is, however, wonderfully improvised and orchestrated. A true old CLASSIC made even better!

[@realfrdn]

The bengali girl with a mishti voice ❤️

[@EkakshGupta]

2.6K dislikes ...just unacceptable ..i can start my day with this masterpiece..Thanks Monali

[@nandiniojha6741]

She is still underrated 😍

[@junaidansari1246]

Its been 13 years but whenever i want to hear this song of monali thakur i get goosebumps.....It's 01/08/2024 but i'm still hearing to this song at 3:42am...I really love her voice...Love u monali😊❤

[@japprem]

The best rendition by Monali and Kash Karle. Really impressing. Listening many times this version.

[@bubblegammu]

People do not bother before commenting at all. Where did you get this information that she is pop singer only? She is a trained classical singer. She was trained in Hindustani classical music under Pandit Jagdish Prasad and Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty.[3]

[@naziburrahman852]

100%

[@hindustanimusiclover6543]

+Chitra Sahai have you heard of this thing called Equal temperament?

[@NostalgiaMusicGlobal]

awesome music by monali....

[@identification133]

Her style of singing shows her training and she utilizes it very well. How about when she picks up the English song -I love her soft voice.

[@kaustavghosh6415]

Chitra Sahai Good info

[@sheetalweiz3128]

one of the best renditions of this song....man there s something about her voice.... have loved her from her Indian idol days..can't comprehend why people find it so hard to appreciate someone who is doing so good.. Monali

[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytoIyLgbd9b5Y❤️👍🙏

[@viralvideosforum]

From Pakistan, have enjoyed 11 season of Coke studio Pakistan so far, 12 has just started and you must have known the level of singing and renditions of it. But trust me she sang it so flawlessly and beautifully. I have only listened to this song of indian version coke studio and this is the only song that compelled me to listen twice. And its 20th time repeat now. Love her voice

[@namanagarwal9303]

Monali thakur has got an amazing voice. ♥️

[@conquerthesky7269]

Her original voice without any music is also very melody it touches directly the heart❤❤😍

[@paraskendre1263]

She is underrated gem of music industry 💓

[@mahnoorshahid8067]

She is out class ❤️

[@Chibi_003]

When the part "kahiiye to..." Came i was in awe of the musical arrangement. Totally magical I wish this was an all hindi performance but what beautiful chords!

[@MrinalHaque]

Salute to Karsh Kale, for this verse arrangement of such artistic combination of Voice, Charm, Music.

[@BitterTruth-me1nl]

Celíne dion mode surprised me

[@jftippu]

Monali Thakur is good here but her performance in "Moh Moh ke Dhaage" (Dum Laga Ke Haisha) totally blew me away.

[@lukeskywalker181]

She performed live at my college lmao she rocks !

[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytoIyLgbd9b5Y👍❤️🙏

[@pritamd47]

@4:09 The way she transforms, seems like two totally different personas

[@SandeepSharma-rn8ss]

Big fan of this song sung by Monali Thakur . Splendidly sung by her.

[@showmik758]

Monali is so talented. Sometimes i think she is so underestimated.

[@ravijeetaduara8042]

like afreen afreen came this year in Trending..i wish this rendition also comes soon..❤️🤞

[@rachitbagade4121]

Every time she sings kahi yeh to.. I get goosebumps!!! Literally every damn time i listen!! Each time a new harkat comes to my notice and she never disappoints!! Such a great singer!!

[@janmejoydeblaskar8511]

Missing her voice, ...such a stronge , unic voice !!

[@nikitagurung5253]

Indian should be proud to have her as their citizen!! Such a talented lady with a mesmerizing voice and yess she is gorgeous

[@tyrionstark1011]

people are constsntly looking for reasons to hate an artist...she sang the song very well..loved it

[@ruchirraut8120]

such a extraordinary and beautiful performance @monali mam. very well sanged. hats off to you. your voice is just magical and amazing.

[@jawaidchaudhry2641]

I'm going to make an understatement of the century. She's most awesome.

[@moizbutt276]

such good vocals , everything is so good and believe me this is coming from a coke studio Pakistan fan

[@stutijain6290]

Your singers are much much better than ours in every aspect. When I am saying this, you have to trust me. Btw I am indian.

[@abhinavsharma6221]

@@stutijain6290 , Both are excellent as both share the same lineage of Hindustani classical. Indo-Pak singers rock.

[@blacksoul1122]

Simp

[@uraharakisuke5305]

@Stuti Jain Your immaturity is proven. It has not even been a century since India and Pakistan were separated. But the origin of Hindustani Classical Music, goes back to several thousand years.

[@stutijain6290]

@@uraharakisuke5305 kindly keep your false male ego in your pocket. I am talking about skills of the same song. Where is the question of immaturity if I like one over other?

[@urvashimanikpuri870]

Wht a Singer 🙏... multi-talented Singer , Versatile Siner, beautiful Singer 😍

[@sibasishchaudhuri4089]

Awesome

[@japprem]

I listened others singers even my favorite Madhushree, but this rendition of Monali Thakur is spellbound.... Amazing.

[@shopnaakter8353]

I really love the part how she change to western classical and return back to the indian classical. It's amazing 🖤

[@yashanandtiwari]

Her voice feels like heaven ♥️♥️♥️🥺

[@susmitamukherjee8901]

Superb Rendition!!! I think one of the best of Monali Thakur!!!

[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytoIyLgbd9b5Y❤️🙏👍

[@Betelgeusewaitforit]

The sarangi and Tabla complete the composition, Sitaar and flute adds taste.. when you are in sangat with such vocal precision and class.. it's magic. Sarangi hits differently.. there's something about the timber of this instrument.. no wonder it's called sar-rangi (all colours in one)

[@ashisbiswas2086]

Exactly she can sing sensual voice and classical way in one song ..and she can change her voice very randomly.

[@RahulPhadkeTechnicalTrainer]

3 cheers for sarangi ..!

[@bosedwellingsofficial9753]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5S3n615q7mljJI

[@eaglehome5404]

Eto dushahos na dekhanoi bhaalo..ki hochhey etaa

[@tuxmaster3105]

Bloody a 100 cheers sir!!

[@rajveer3292]

actually main problem of we all are we are not going to accept any change in our surrounding... mante Hain iss song ka original version aacha but Bhoot aacha gaaya hai Manali ma'am ne ... Hume iss trah k changes ko accept krna hoga

[@rajarshiacharya7943]

The best thing about this song is that it has been sung in one go and yet the melody is pitch perfect. Respect!

[@Ravi-yf4co]

She is water in Hindi lyrics and fire in English. Great Vocal of her voice.

[@sohinimukherjee482]

Oh my goodness ki upper pitch a voice ki stability!! Outstanding.. She has improved herself a lotttttttt..

[@bosedwellingsofficial9753]

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[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytoIyLgbd9b5Y👍❤️🙏

[@pranaymoktan4917]

Monali Thakur is undoubtedly one of the best singers I've seen in recent years. She touches such high notes with great precision and The "Murkiyas " are fantastic especially in the line"is anjuman main aapko" are just outstanding and also the western singing is commendable. Wow Monali.. Those who are giving negative comments must be shreya ghoshal fans who doesn't have a hold on western music... I wish she was versatile ! I wish !!! great going Monali... Fantastic :)

[@nonashona1]

I'm a die-hard Shreya Ghoshal and I think Monali Thakur sang this song very beautifully..Plz don't generalize all Shreya Ghoshal fans..

[@pranaymoktan4917]

Sorry to do it... but it would be nice if actually shreya learns some western form too... that would help her versatility .. Even I LIKE SHREYA.. NO issues.. but Monali is Mindblowing :)

[@nonashona1]

They're both equally good at whatever they sing and being a shreya ghoshal fan, I love shreya di's voice in any genre (including western :) )...I guess everyone has their own favorites and love their voice in whatever genre they sing..n what doesn't sound so good to u sounds awesome to the other...But both of them are great artists and let's respect that :D..#peace :)

[@pranaymoktan4917]

surely shreya is very good :) peace here.. I Have shared an olive branch too :)

[@santanughose3]

ranay Moktan

[@annukumari497]

Kya hi gajab ki gayki hai waaah waaah waah...... Speechless no words.........Old Is gold.....but this one Ufff ufff ufff just Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@debosmitadeb_]

This is called versatility! one of the most most beautiful renditions I've heard

[@lukeskywalker181]

This is called KZbin dumbass.

[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZytoIyLgbd9b5Y👍🙏❤️

[@stutijain6290]

A singer should not delude themselves. Rather than trying praising people with so-called versatility, a singer should try to know themselves first. I see Monali Thakur on every streets with this song. But it's sooooo difficult to see someone reaching next to originality. Asha ji, I have no words to describe your soul that you have put in it. I wish Monali would have followed you 5 percent also.

[@debosmitadeb_]

@@stutijain6290 Singing is not about comparison. A singer must come up with his/her originality in that specific song. Your comment simply contradicts what u meant. If u seem to define a singer, an artist then try to respect an artist first coz it takes a great endeavour for an artist to reach that height in the stream of hindustani classical music.

[@kakades1987]

Beautifully done.. Monali Thakur brilliant as always with her mesmerising voice.. Loved this version..

[@upender3176]

i don't understand, why there is so much hate here !? this is beautiful.

[@anilsahu5709]

but criticizing others is new cool these days. people with keyboard thinking they are expert in all subjects

[@sheetalweiz3128]

hehe sooo true

[@yogeshmeena8759]

yes true

[@biswajitro7392]

Upender kumar Nice

[@sanjoysarkar9631]

They r God🤓🤓😜😜😜kindoof

[@anushkaamin]

I dont understand y there is so much hate for her . She's a fabulous singer nd its not easy to sing iconic songs . So the haters should just calm down

[@Opinion6591]

Wow monali... This is much more beautiful than the original.. The English part that was sandwhiched in between proved and explored your versatility. Wow wow wow.... I m exhilarated...

[@RohitKumar-pu2pb]

What a energy this song gives us. Relief. Motivation

[@aijazali8926]

Why there is 2.5 dislikes? She has a unique singing style! Nice Song

[@urbtechtravel8208]

Missing you Monali. I love your singing and voice, It's been a long day we have no new song of you. Wishing for your new song

[@vedprakashsahu4697]

1K dislikes for such a beautiful song?!! It's such a great song and has such wonderful singing by Monali Thakur there is no way someone can dislike it.If you disliked it coz you are fan of other singer than stop such things.Singers shall not be compared as every singer is different from each other and every song shall get an unbaised opinion.

[@siddharthbala1894]

Everything was perfect.. But once u heard asha ji. Her voice, her expression r unbeatable.. Man

[@abs2486]

is hunar ki tareef to banti hai... q ki ye woh log hai jinko khuda ne kuch khaas banaya hai... awsm

[@p2pnews151]

अद्भुत गाया है मोनाली ठाकुर जी ने। जो लोग नकारात्मक कमेंट कर रहे हैं वे अनुचित करते हुए प्रतीत हो रहे हैं।

[@tapushreehazra5728]

Shame on people that Keha Nakkar is getting more attention this Legend Monali Thakur❤️❤️

[@SuperMak91]

:'(

[@AnujKumar-kh4ip]

Neha Kakkar mere ghante par Usko classical ka knowledge hi nahin hai woh kya judge karegi kissi ko 😆

[@aseemkhan2521]

Nehakakkar is pop sensation oky..stop compareing her....or usse yeh fame mehnt se mila hai...classical hi har kuch nhi hota🙏

[@tapushreehazra5728]

@@aseemkhan2521 What Pop?? Do u know what Pop is??? Jaake Sunidhi Chauhan ko suno pata chal jayega. Aur mehnaat?? Kuch nhi Bhai gaanein likhta hai aur wo gaati hai aise krke aur jiju ke option se reality show pe judge banke famous hui hai. Aur Classical sabkuch nhi hai par Music mein Melody to sab kuch haina??Autotune ki queen hai Sirf taal sab garbar hai.

[@mastercrusher6308]

@@tapushreehazra5728 i agree with u! Nehas vocal tone is nice but she has not mastered her singing! She might be popular but singing wise monali is better from a technical point of view!

[@sudiptoghosh5740]

Her voice is very powerful. It scores over the other instruments. ♥️♥️

[@lolaskujur1281]

love her voice ..she has classic touch in her voice and i love that 😍😍😍

[@SohanSingh-ev2yd]

Topper in bollywood monali thakur 🥳✌

[@rabindranath-naturalsound2536]

Is anjuman me AAP ko GANA hai bar bar. wah kia bat hai , gajab ,,, शब्द नहीं मेरे पास।

[@KirpalSingh-ty9eb]

and she sings it so effortlessly...wow!

[@jairar2587]

Her voice is so beautiful omg! She has the voice of an angel 😍

[@sakrani7869]

yeah

[@vedprakashsahu4697]

Why are so many people having problem with this song?? Is it cause your small minds are bounded to a limited space and if someone tries to add a western touch to the song without disturbing the original song's soul, You just consider it to be bad because you can't see that nothing has been done to the song's originality and it has just been added with some great western Vocals?? I guess you can't satisfy everyone even if there's no mistake from your side. This song is great. The composition, all musical instruments playing so melodious and the wonderful vocals of Monali makes this song amazing. She is so versatile singer and even the english lyrics has been written by her and she has done an amazing job But even then people are complaining and making comparisions. Just feel the song and listen to it while being completely honest and then you will get how good this song is. Please don't spread unneccesaary hate everywhere!!

[@pro4smiled338]

I can't stop listening, such a great voice monali have...😍😍

[@VijaySharma-sn4ro]

beautiful voice god job and please don't compare with others singers couz every singer is different voice quality

[@KunalKrishna]

if 2 singers sing same song comparison is inevitable

[@SamiulIslam-tb4dl]

Samiul Islam Hhhh

[@avisiktajha7118]

Kunal Krishna yes

[@Ms09031984]

Ultimate this is a real talent..love you.🎷🎷🎷🎸🎸🎸

[@Enlightened_thing_in_town]

Someone put this in words..!!!

[@yashod2009]

This is amazing. Even though I watched this after long time since this has been published, what i can say is, this gives a clear identification as to what real music is.. I'm speechless

[@shohanrifat5925]

One of the most beautiful rendition of an evergreen classical song!! Hats off to Karsh Kale and Monali Thakur. (y)

[@rajachakraborty1289]

Mind blowing performance!! Hats off to all musician's..Sarengi, Sitar & Tabla, compositions are awesome!

[@abhinavsrivastav8015]

2:03 - 2:35 Pure bliss!

[@pandeyneeraj211]

Ajay Prasanna's flute and sarangi... Just Amazing ❤️

[@akankshapandey1168]

I love this woman❤ the world doesn't give her the due for her talent.

[@zabiullakhan3606]

Wow

[@titashmukherjee24]

The sarangi , the tabla .... ahhhh. It’s a difficult composition but Monali u did what brilliant job.

[@fernandofernandez1873]

She is amazingly versatile....

[@sajjadgudaro7758]

Kia song Yaar ❤️❤️ Dil cheez kia han aap mari Jan ligiii eee Bus Ak bara mara khaan man Legiiiii. Great line 👍

[@santoshsubbaatd]

People please stop complaining, she did a fantastic job. I loved her versatility

[@rishimarkanda8401]

Amazing versatility and voice. One should hear it with eyes closed. It takes you to another world

[@ebrahemv]

My favourite singer of all time❤️

[@smitthakar]

Sarangi vaadak is like GANDHARVA in heaven 🙏🙏👍

[@780512]

...it's just gave me goosebumps...love you Monali, you are too cute when you sing.😍...hindi is not my language though it touched right at heart. Just loved the song a lot.

[@suchibiodash]

Beautiful....versatile singer Monali is ..

[@himansusekhar3231]

Monali has done a fantastic job.....And yes blended Music ....Just have to say Awesome..Awesome...Awesome

[@Sachin-Music]

missing ghungharoo

[@ajeetasharma4815]

Sahi baat h

[@dalmeow]

Aw man, after reading this comment this is all I can think about whenever i listen to the song!

[@Sachin-Music]

@@dalmeow ok......but once more u listen original ,...plz ... concentrate on it

[@azadi09]

Yes exactly.....

[@mymonamonalisa559]

Just wow ... Monali thakur is the best singer of me ... Your voice are sooooooo sweet .. Plz gift us new new song .... And carry on...👍👍👍👍👍👍 All the best ...

[@DebolinaCBakshi951]

And yes.. The Sarangi, the Sitar and the Tabla..each one was simply amazing

[@shubhendra1412]

WOW

[@siddhinair3654]

this is awesome!!!!!! mindblowing!!!

[@ankushsamson]

Karsh Kale only surfaces to drop bomb a** beats & fantastic compositions.! Monali Thakur, you’re an underrated artist in the industry. I hope the industry realises your true potential. Every effort placed to make this jam sound a synonym to perfection is much appreciated. A huge shout out to all the musicians and artists in this jam.! Magical is the word.!

[@stutijain6290]

I would call her overrated. She has knowledge about music. But so many people in rising star like Hemant, maithili, banner, ameta date etc can sing much better than her. They are trying their luck in bollywood and they are not getting just because these above mentioned are not nepotic child and Monali Thakur is a nepotic child. Also seeing her judging those contestant is a disaster cos they are better than Monali in every aspect.

[@taposhroy1937]

Old memories of course....#lata ji. #mangeskar Beautifully sung by monali Thakur

[@anantmeshram1558]

Beautiful sing

[@hamayoonshah1990]

A bunch of Love from Pakistan.... Such a sweet and grandiloquent voice

[@TronGotNoChill]

One of the sweetest voice in the universe ❤️

[@rajoshreebanik2656]

Monali is like a doll.... Mesmerizing voice... Lots of love❤

[@usmanbhatti9670]

beautiful voice with mixture of western music into it, big round of Clause!!!!!!!!!