Translation of Patriotic Song Azadi from Netflix Heeramandi

 

Azadi – Poetic Translation of Web Series Heeramandi Song

Meta Description: Azadi is a patriotic group song from Netflix web series Heeramandi produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Enjoy the poetic translation set to the original track. 

Setting the Background to Azadi

The song Azadi appears twice in the web series Heeramandi, each time with a distinct emotional and thematic resonance. The first rendition is heard during the funeral of Lajjo, where "azadi" (freedom) subtly symbolizes liberation from the burdens and suffering of this world. In contrast, the second rendition bursts forth with patriotic fervour as the courtesans of Heeramandi lead a procession, channelling their defiance against the injustices and cruelty of British rule. Set during the final decades of British colonialism in India, Heeramandi uses Azadi not just as a cry for personal freedom but as a powerful, collective anthem of resistance against colonial oppression.

The Poetic English Translation of the Lyrics of Azadi

 

We want to see liberation

At any cost we want to see

We want to see liberation

 

We want to see liberation

At any cost we want to see

We want to see liberation

At any cost we want to see

We want to see liberation

 

There will be an end to this oppression

We’ll unfurl the flag of compassion

There will be an end to this oppression

We’ll unfurl the flag of compassion

In every city and every village

We want a harmonious population

This dawn we desire liberation

We want to see liberation

At any cost we want to see

We want to see liberation

 

All the crowns will lie powerless

Our destiny we will possess

All the crowns will lie powerless

Our destiny we will possess

Mother India with her restored pride

We want to see her coronation

This dawn we desire liberation

We want to see liberation

At any cost we want to see

We want to see liberation

 

 

The Original Hindi Lyrics of Azadi from Heeramandi

 

Humein dekhni hai azadi
Har haal mein humein dekhni hai
Humein dekhni hai azadi

 

Humein dekhni hai azadi
Har haal mein humein dekhni hai
Humein dekhni hai azadi
Har haal mein humein dekhni hai
Humein dekhni hai azadi

 

Mit jayega naam is zulmat ka
Lehrayega parcham mohabbat ka
Mit jayega naam is zulmat ka
Lehrayega parcham mohabbat ka

Shehron shehron gaon gaon mein
Humein ishq abadi dekhni hai
Humein subah azadi dekhni hai

Humein dekhni hai azadi
Har haal mein humein dekhni hai
Humein dekhni hai azadi

Sab taj pade besudh honge
Hum apne haakim khud honge
Sab taj pade besudh honge
Hum apne haakim khud honge

Bharat maa ki asmat ko humein
Bante shehzadi dekhni hai
Humein subah azadi dekhni hai

Humein dekhni hai azadi
Har haal mein humein dekhni hai
Humein dekhni hai azadi

Azadi Fact Sheet

·       Web Series: Heeramandi
·       Singers: Ensemble
·       Lyricist: A. M. Turaz
·       Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
·       On Screen: Sonakshi Sinha and others
·       Director & Producer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
 
Enjoy the audio of Azadi.  I have other songs from Heeramandi at Bollywood Translations.
·       Sakal Ban
·       Tilasmi Bahein
·       Saiyaan Hatto Jaao
·       Masoom Dil Hai Mera
 
 
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