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Iktara — Lyrics & Meaning

by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya

Wake Up Sid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] · 2009

Last updated: May 2026

What is “Iktara” about?

“Iktara” is a emotional indie song in Hindi by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya (Wake Up Sid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition], 2009). Iktara explores deep themes of self-discovery and emotional vulnerability through its soulful melody and introspective lyrics. Read the full lyrics with English translation below, or stream it on Spotify and YouTube Music.

Iktara — Lyrics

Woh iktara iktara iktara iktara Woh iktara iktara iktara iktara Main kyun hoon main kyun hoon Main kyun hoon main kyun hoon Chand ne poocha sitaaron se Raat bhar tu jagi kyun Aasman ne poocha zameen se Tu royi kyun tu soyi kyun Dil ka yeh iktara bole Kuchh toh hai jo mile Tum ho toh main hoon Main hoon toh tum ho Zindagi ke mod pe Sawal utha yeh dil se Kyun yeh raah chuni tune Kyun yeh sapna poora kiya

Original recording by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya — listen on Spotify

English Translation

Translated by My Geet AI Beats

That single string single string single string single string That single string single string single string single string Why am I why am I Why am I why am I The moon asked the stars Why did you stay awake all night The sky asked the earth Why did you cry why did you sleep This single string of the heart says There is something that meets If you are then I am If I am then you are At the turn of life This question arose from the heart Why did you choose this path Why did you complete this dream

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Meaning & Story Behind “Iktara”

Iktara explores deep themes of self-discovery and emotional vulnerability through its soulful melody and introspective lyrics. The song evokes feelings of confusion, longing, and quiet hope as the protagonist questions existence and connection amid budding romance. Culturally, Iktara blends classical Indian string motifs with contemporary indie sounds, marking a significant shift in Bollywood music toward meaningful storytelling. It resonates with young adults navigating identity and relationships, much like the film's protagonist Sid who awakens to maturity and love. Amit Trivedi’s composition paired with Kavita Seth’s haunting vocals captures urban Indian youth’s inner turmoil perfectly. Fans appreciate how Iktara mirrors real-life emotional awakenings. Overall the track offers solace to anyone feeling lost yet hopeful in love and life, cementing its timeless appeal in Hindi cinema soundtracks.

What Does “Iktara” Mean?

An iktara (इकतारा) — literally "one string," from ik (one) and taar (string) — is the drone instrument of India's wandering minstrels: the Bauls of Bengal, the Sufi fakirs, singers who owned nothing but a gourd, a stick, and a single string that plays one note endlessly. That is the image the Wake Up Sid song hangs its heart on. A heart in love is an iktara: it can only play one note — one name, one face — over and over, and there is both poverty and purity in that. Amit Trivedi's folk-pop arrangement keeps the drone feel under a modern sheen, Amitabh Bhattacharya's lyric lets half-dreams do the talking, and Kavita Seth's earthy, unornamented voice — closer to a fakir's than a film diva's — is the reason the song feels ancient and brand-new at once. For anyone searching the meaning, iktara names single-minded longing: when dreams keep returning to one person, the heart strums its one string, and somehow that one note is enough to fill the whole night.

FAQs About “Iktara”

What is the meaning of “Iktara”?

Where can I listen to “Iktara”?

Stream “Iktara” by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and other platforms.

What language is “Iktara” in?

“Iktara” is a emotional indie song in Hindi, from the album “Wake Up Sid (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]” by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Who sang “Iktara”?

“Iktara” is written and performed by Amit Trivedi, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya (My Geet AI Beats), the independent music project of Anup Karanjkar.