Bandhi mein is bandhan mein jis din

Duniya meri hi badal gayi

Hui babul se parayi mein jis din

Tumhare naam se hi jud gayi

The day I tied the nuptial bond

My life changed entirely

The day I left my parent's home

I bound myself with your name

Naam se judna, theek tha lekin

Naam mein apna badal na payi

Astitva mera hi dhoomil ho jata

Pehchaan mein apni mitta na payi

This bond was acceptable though

I couldn't give up my maiden name

It's difficult to erase my individuality

And, I cannot loose my identity

Kaisi ye reet, kaisa yeh riwaaz

Naari ka yeh kaisa durbhag

Sab kuch chootaa par aah na nikli

Ab kathin hai bas ye tyaag

What are these customs, why this tradition?

Why women face such invidious destiny?

I left everything for you without a sigh

But this sacrifice is now difficult 

Uthte jaagte... saanjh sawere

Bachpan se jo thi meri pehchaan,

Kya us ko kar doon gumnaam?

Tumhi bolo, kya kar sakoge yeh balidaan?

Day and night, every moment
I was recognised by my name