“Chahte Hain,” a Hindi song by Raghav Chaitanya and Shilpa Rao, expresses deep longing and desire. The lyrics’ title, translated to “Want You,” capture the song’s main feeling of yearning. Raghav Chaitanya wrote the lyrics and drew inspiration from traditional sources to tell a story of mutual love. His gentle music adds to the emotional impact of this timeless search for connection. The song features Sanika Bhoite and Raghav Chaitanya, with Tru Makers (Dilsher Singh & Khushpal Singh) handling the direction.
| Title | Chahte Hain |
| Singers | Raghav Chaitanya, Shilpa Rao |
| Lyricist | Raghav Chaitanya, Traditional |
| Composer | Raghav Chaitanya |
In “Tumhein Chahte Hain,” Raghav Chaitanya and Shilpa Rao tell a story about a boy who longs for his beloved and, later, a girl who feels the same way about him. Chaitanya’s lyrics, through translation, reflect the depth of their feelings and shared desires.
Raghav Chaitanya | Shilpa Rao’s Chahte Hain Lyrics In English Translation
Asman Ke Nаhi Zаmeen Ke Nаhi,
I don’t belong to the skies or the earth anymore—
Hum Zameen Ke Ab Hi Nahi,
I don’t even belong to the earth now.
Tumse Bichhadein Toh Firr Kahin Ke Nahi,
If we part ways, I’ll belong nowhere else.
Kuchh Humara Khayal Hai Ke Nahi,
Do you even care if I exist or not?
Tumhein Chahte Hаin Tumhein Chahte Hain,
I love you, I love you.
Jo Tum Chahte Ho Woh Hum Chahte Hai,
What you desire, I desire too.
Bas Ik Hi Jhalak Tumse Hum Chahte Hаin,
I only crave one glimpse of you.
Tumhare Deewane Tumhein Chahte Hain,
Your madness loves you back.
Khushi Chahte Hain Na Hi Ghamm,
I don’t ask for joy or sorrow—
Ho Tumhari Nigahein Karam Chahte Hain,
Just a glance of kindness from your eyes.
Bas Itni Guzarish Hai Sanam,
That’s all I plead for, my love.
Ho Khuda Ke Liye Humse Nazarein Mila Lo,
For heaven’s sake, look at me once.
Khuda Ke Liye Humse Nazarein Mila Lo,
For heaven’s sake, meet my gaze.
Tumhein Dekhna Ek Nazar Chahte Hain,
I just want to see you one more time.
Tumhein Chahte Hain Tumhein Chahte Hain,
I love you, I love you.
Tere Bin Jeena Bhi Mera Ab Kya Hai Jeena,
Living without you isn’t living at all.
Tere Bin Jeena Bhi Mera Kya Koyi Jeena,
What’s life if it’s not with you?
Tere Bin Jeene Se Behtar Toh Hai Mar Jana,
Better to die than breathe without you.
Tere Bin Jeena Bhi Kya Jeena,
Living without you—is that even living?
Tumhein Chahte Hain Music Video
You can watch the Hindi music video for “Chahte Hain,” directed by Tru Makers (Dilsher Singh & Khushpal Singh). It effectively shows the intense emotions of longing between lovers through the performances of Sanika Bhoite and Raghav Chaitanya.