Lehera Do – English Translation of Arijit Singh Song from 83

Meta Description:  Lehera Do is a patriotic Bollywood song from the movie 83 that celebrates the 1983 cricket World Cup victory. This Filmfare Award (2022) winning song is from the Arijit Singh – Pritam combine. Superimpose my English lyrics on the music of Ruaan and you will get a better fit than any other translation.

Lehera Do: A Different Bollywood Patriotic Song

Patriotic songs in Bollywood typically evoke the spirit of India's freedom struggle against the British. However, Lehera Do stands uniquely as a successful anthem celebrating victory in sports, specifically the historic 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph led by Kapil Dev. Against formidable odds, India's unexpected win stunned the world, etching an unforgettable moment in history. The lyrics of Lehera Do from the film 83 poignantly capture this triumph, resonating with the pride and fervour of the nation.

 

The recent victory of the Indian cricket team in the 2024 T20 World Cup provides a fitting moment to revisit and translate this iconic Bollywood patriotic song.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Lehera Do 

We have made this day our own

To the world we will proclaim, proclaim

Let us rejoice without end

And let the world know our name, our name

 

Unfurl it, unfurl it

Of sweet victory unfurl the flag

Let the world acknowledge

Of our country unfurl the flag

 

Nothing’s served by not trying

All you do is sit and moan

But by the strength of your arms

Alter the lines etched in stone

 

First begin to help yourself

See, then God will stand with you

Go and show the sceptic world

What belief in self can do

 

Unfurl it, unfurl it

Of sweet victory unfurl the flag

Let the world acknowledge

Of our country unfurl the flag 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Lehera Do from 83

Apna hai din yeh aaj ka
Duniya se jaake bol do, bol do

Aise jaago re saathiyon
Duniya ki aankhein khol do, khol do

 

Lehra do, lehra do
Sarkashi ka parcham lehra do
Gardish mein phir apni
Sar zameen ka parcham lehra do

 

Ho hath dhar ke baithne se
Kya bhala kuch hota hai

Ja lakeeron ko dikha
Kya zor baazu hota hai

Himmat-e-mard agar ho
Sang khuda bhi hota hai
Jaa zamaane ko dikha de
Khud mein dum kya hota hai

 

Lehra do, lehra do
Sarkashi ka parcham lehra do
Gardish mein phir apni
Sar zameen ka parcham lehra do

 

Meanings of few Urdu words

 

Sarkashi = revolt (defeating the West Indies was nothing short of a revolt in the cricketing world)

Parcham = flag
Gardish = troubled times (here signifying against great difficulty)

Sar zameen = the land of our country

Lakeeron = lines (here signifying the established world order)
Zor baazu = strength of ones arms
Himmat-e-mard = manly grit

Lehera Do Fact Sheet 

·       Movie: 83
·       Singer: Arijit Singh
·       Lyricist: Kausar Munir
·       Composer: Pritam
·       Starring: Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev
·       Producer & Director: Kabir Khan
 
Enjoy the video of Lehera Do. 

Lehera Do: Best Lyrics Winner at the Filmfare Awards 2022

Lehera Do fits into many sub-categories at Bollywood Translations. I am doing a series on the Best Lyrics winners at the Filmfare Awards and the lyricist Kausar Munir took home the honours in 2022. You can check out the other translations of Best Lyrics winning Hindi film songs.
 
·       Tere Vaaste: Best Lyrics winner at Filmfare Awards 2024
·       Kesariya: Best Lyrics winner at Filmfare Awards 2023
 
 I have other Arijit hit songs at Bollywood Translations with more in the pipeline.
·       Khairiyat from Chhichhore.
·       Shayad from Love Aaj Kal
·       Sajni from Laapataa Ladies
·       Ruaan from Tiger 3
·       Kesariya from Brahmastra
 
 
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