"For you, my heart tolerated a little bit of sorrow. For you, my eyes started shedding brand new dreams. Just the fact that I met you was enough for me. Why did you, without any reason, feed me this poison?

The answer lies in the . Udit Narayan’s original was hopeful and rhythmic, fitting the 80s/90s Bollywood hero vibe. Jubin Nautiyal’s rendition is devastating. He uses long pauses, a breathy falsetto, and a slow tempo. When Jubin sings "Pyaar tune kya kiya," it sounds like a whisper of surrender rather than a question. The English translation of the words does not change, but the emotion behind them shifts from confusion to utter devastation. Complete Verse Translation (Extended) For those who want the full song experience in English, here is a flowing translation of the most popular snippet:

Love is a double-edged sword. In the world of Hindi film music, few artists capture the anguish of heartbreak as poignantly as Jubin Nautiyal. Known for his soulful, gravelly texture that seems to bleed emotion, Nautiyal has delivered several anthems of longing. Among them, "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya" (translated: What Have You Done, Love? ) stands as a masterpiece of romantic tragedy.

Tere liye hi dil ne thoda sa dard sehna Tere liye hi aankhon ne khwab naye behna Tera milna hi humko tha gawara… Ke bewajah tune kyun diya hai khara…

The composition, originally by the late musician-composer Rajesh Roshan for the film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) , was sung by Udit Narayan. However, Jubin Nautiyal’s unplugged and sad versions have given the song a second life on YouTube, garnering millions of views. His version strips away the 90s synth beats and replaces them with a raw piano and strings, making the pain feel immediate and modern. To follow along with the English translation, here is the phonetic (Romanized) version of the lyrics as sung by Jubin Nautiyal:

I never thought this would happen, that this would happen. If only you could tell me—what kind of ailment is this?