It was composed by the duo Jatin–Lalit , with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi .
Legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan provided the vocals, adding deep emotional resonance to the track.
Raj fell in love with Megha, who was Narayan Shankar's daughter. When her father refused to accept their relationship, Megha tragically took her own life. It was composed by the duo Jatin–Lalit ,
In the film, the song serves as the central romantic anthem for Raj Aryan (Shah Rukh Khan) and Megha (Aishwarya Rai).
Raj was a student at Gurukul, a strict institution run by Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan), who forbid any romantic relationships. When her father refused to accept their relationship,
While the song is a romantic dream sequence, it represents Raj’s internal world where Megha is still alive for him. The lyrics, meaning "Steal me from myself, hide me in your heart," reflect their desire to be inseparable despite the physical distance of death. The Musical Story
Beyond the screen, the song is a landmark in Bollywood music history: While the song is a romantic dream sequence,
Years later, Raj returns to Gurukul as a music teacher to keep Megha's memory alive and challenge the principal's authoritarian rule through love.