By Sonu Tyagi, Founder – Go Spiritual & Approach Entertainment
There are songs that entertain, and then there are songs that expand your understanding of life. “Zindagi Ittefaq Hai” is one such timeless creation—a poetic reminder that life unfolds not through our rigid plans, but through a mysterious design of coincidence. For years, I have personally believed that everything in life is a coincidence—every joy, every sorrow, every encounter, every rise, every fall. Nothing is guaranteed; nothing is entirely in our control. This philosophy is not one of resignation—it is one of acceptance, surrender, and deep spiritual awareness.
When the song repeats, “Zindagi ittefaq hai, kal bhi ittefaq thi, aaj bhi ittefaq hai,” it becomes more than a lyric—it becomes a profound truth. Life is not a straight line. It is a series of moments that collide, separate, return, and dissolve. The people we meet, the opportunities that come our way, the heartbreaks, the breakthroughs—all arrive unannounced, without logic or warning. We often take pride in our successes and feel crushed by our failures, but the reality is: both are outcomes of endless coincidences that align or misalign at just the right moment.
We strive endlessly, and yes, hard work matters. But even that hard work requires the coincidence of health, time, mind-space, inspiration, and opportunity. Happiness arrives like a surprise guest. Pain appears without knocking on the door. Success visits like a blessing; failure behaves like an uninvited lesson. Each one is a coincidence stitched into the larger fabric of destiny.
This philosophy becomes clearer as we grow older, as we experience the unpredictable dance of life. A chance meeting becomes a lifelong connection. A random decision shapes a career. A sudden accident shifts the path. A surprising twist brings either unimaginable joy or unbearable grief. Everything is coincidence—beautiful, painful, transformative coincidence.
The lines in the song—“Milte hai dil kabhi kabhi, warna hai ajnabi sabhi”—hold a deep spiritual truth. In a world of billions, what are the odds that two people cross paths, understand each other, or share moments of genuine connection? It is nothing but an ittefaq—an intersection ordained by the universe. Love itself is coincidence. So is heartbreak. So is healing.
Life continues to remind us that we are not the doers. We are participants in a cosmic play, where timing, chance, and divine rhythm dictate the unfolding. The song also says, “Mere kiye se kuch nahi, tere kiye se kuch nahi,” echoing the spiritual idea of surrender. There is a much larger force, an unseen flow, guiding everything. When this is understood, ego dissolves. Gratitude grows. Acceptance deepens.
Spiritually, “Zindagi Ittefaq Hai” teaches us to loosen our grip—to stop over-planning, over-expecting, and over-controlling. Life is not meant to be wrestled into perfection. It is meant to be lived, moment by moment, coincidence by coincidence. When we accept that everything is a coincidence, a strange freedom emerges. We stop blaming ourselves unnecessarily. We stop taking everything personally. We stop judging life so harshly.
Instead, we begin to witness life—flowing, shifting, surprising, blessing.
We learn to appreciate the unexpected.
We learn to honour the unpredictable.
We learn to embrace even the unwelcome.
We learn to dance with coincidence.
In the end, this philosophy does not make us passive—it makes us peaceful. It brings humility. It awakens awareness. It cultivates grace in the face of chaos.
Yes—happiness is coincidence.
Success is coincidence.
Failure is coincidence.
Loss is coincidence.
Even survival is coincidence.
And within this grand play of chance, each moment becomes precious because it may never return.
Zindagi ittefaq hai—life is a coincidence.
Perhaps the greatest wisdom lies in embracing it rather than resisting it.
As the song reminds us again and again:
Yesterday was coincidence.
Today is coincidence.
And so is the life we are living right now—fragile, fleeting, mysterious, divine.
All we can do is live it with awareness.
And surrender to its beautiful, unpredictable flow.
Sonu Tyagi Intro: Sonu Tyagi, the visionary leader behind Go Spiritual and Approach Entertainment, is dedicated to enriching lives by merging spirituality with artistic innovation. A seasoned writer, director, and producer, Tyagi has left a notable mark on advertising films, music videos, web series, feature films, and branded entertainment. Through Approach Entertainment, he guides a dynamic organization renowned for its expertise in celebrity management, film production, advertising, corporate films, film marketing, and event management. He also oversees Approach Communications, a leading PR and integrated communications agency, and Approach Bollywood, a specialized outlet for Bollywood and entertainment news.
Visit at www.approachentertainment.com
Download Approach Bollywood App Now. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.approach.bollywood&hl=en_IN
