The lyrics "Koi aane ko hai jaam kholo zara" (Someone is about to arrive, open the goblet/wine) capture the breathless excitement of a lover preparing for a long-awaited reunion.
By choosing lyrics that were emotionally resonant yet easy to understand, he brought ghazals out of elite salons and into the hearts of the masses. koi aane ko hai jaam kholo zara by pankaj udhas exclusive
While "Chitthi Aayi Hai" from the film Naam (1986) remains his most famous work, early 80s ghazals like "Koi Aane Ko Hai Jaam Kholo Zara" are what defined his "Mehfil" style—music meant for close-knit gatherings and late-night listening. The lyrics "Koi aane ko hai jaam kholo