PUCHO NA KAISE MAINE -II - MERI SURAT TERI ANKHYEIN

This is magnificent choice from the golden voice of Manna Dey and the genius of S. D. Burman!

The song you are referring to is "Poocho Na Kaise Maine" from the 1963 film Meri Surat Teri Ankhen.

Song Details: "Poocho Na Kaise Maine"

Category	Detail
Film	Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
Singer	Manna Dey (Considered one of his greatest performances)
Music Director	S. D. Burman (Dada Burman)
Lyrics	Shailendra (Known for his deeply philosophical and meaningful lyrics)
Raga	Based on Raga Ahir Bhairav
Starring	Ashok Kumar, Asha Parekh, Pradeep Kumar (The song is picturized on Ashok Kumar).

The Vibe & Significance

This is not just a song; it's a profound, soulful expression of an artist's inner pain and struggle.

• Meaning: The central theme is the artist asking the world not to ask how he achieved his art, implying the creation came from immense suffering and sacrifice. "Poocho na kaise maine, raina bitaayi..." translates to "Do not ask how I spent the night/my life..."

• Composition: S. D. Burman blends classical structure with a raw, emotional folk style. Manna Dey's flawless classical training shines through, capturing the pathos (emotional depth) of the suffering artist perfectly. It is celebrated as a song of high philosophical and musical standards.

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Interesting Fact About the Movie: Meri Surat Teri Ankhen

The film Meri Surat Teri Ankhen deals with a very sensitive and challenging theme for its time, especially in Hindi cinema:

The Theme of Beauty and Inner Soul

The movie is a social drama revolving around a protagonist who is born physically disfigured (played by Ashok Kumar). The core conflict explored is the difference between outward appearance (Surat) and inner soul (Ankhen—eyes, which often symbolize the soul).

• The Struggle: The protagonist is a brilliant singer and artist, but his appearance causes society to reject him and makes him believe he cannot find love.

• The Significance: The film uses the central character's story and, particularly, the deeply melancholic songs like "Poocho Na Kaise Maine," to deliver a powerful message: True artistic talent, human worth, and love are found in the soul and spirit, not in physical beauty. This was a progressive and courageous theme for a mainstream movie in 1963.