There are many songs in Bollywood which remain fresh in people’s memories even after years, and ‘Akeli Na Bazaar Jaya Karo’ is one of them. This song had made its place on people’s tongues as soon as it was released. But very few people know that the lyrics of this song were born not from any film meeting or written script, but from an ordinary moment and something said by a watchman. Composer and singer Anand Raj Anand recently told the story behind this song during an interview.

Inside story of ‘Don’t go to the market alone’
Recently, during a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra, composer and singer Anand Raj Anand told the interesting story behind this superhit song. During the conversation, Shubhankar Mishra asked him what was it that made him write a song like ‘Akeli Na Bazaar Jaya Karo’. Anand Raj Anand replied on this. He said, ‘What happens is, when it comes to praise, everyone’s way of praising is different.’

After this, he revealed the real beginning of the song and said, there was a line ‘Bajriya mein sabki nazriya kharab’. I heard this during a conversation between the watchmen. That thing got stuck in my mind and then I worked hard on that line and finally composed the song ‘Akeli Na Bazaar Jaya Karo’ on that line.

Popular song of ‘Major Saab’
Let us tell you, ‘Akeli Na Bazaar Jaya Karo’ is a very popular song from the film ‘Major Saab’ released in the year 1998. Ajay Devgan and Sonali Bendre were seen in the lead roles in this film. The excellent chemistry of both was also highly appreciated.

The song was sung by famous singers Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, while its lyrics and music were composed by Anand Raj Anand. Due to its simple lyrics and desi style, people liked this song as soon as it came and settled in their hearts.