झूलूँगी झूलूँगी जीवन भर

A swing (jhula) song from V. Shantaram's Shakuntala (1943), sung by Jayashree to Ratan Piya's lyrics. The jhula motif — a staple of the seasonal and bridal song tradition — is woven into Rajkamal Kalamandir's adaptation of Kalidasa's Abhijnanasakuntalam, giving the forest heroine a moment of unguarded delight.

Vasant Desai's first independent score grounded its melodies in Hindustani classical raga while keeping them singable for the screen. The lilting, rhythmic swing of this number suits the jhula imagery, and Jayashree — the film's leading lady — performs it in her own clear voice.