Upkar (1967)

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Lyrics & Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi

In honor of India’s 70th Independence Day celebrations, today we present the lyrics and English translation of “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna.” An Urdu ghazal written in 1921 by Bismal Azimabadi, “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna” became a battle cry of freedom fighters through … Continue reading

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi

We next present the lyrics and full English translation to the eternal love ode “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai” from Shor (1972). What makes “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma” so timeless? It is on everyone’s list of favorites. Part of it … Continue reading

Alphabetical by Film

Find full English translations to all your favorite Hindi song lyrics from classic Bollywood films here. Mr. and Mrs. 55 provide line-by-line lyrics translations and a complete Urdu-Hindi glossary to accompany each song. Don’t see your favorite song on our list … Continue reading

Mere Desh Ki Dharti Lyrics and Translation: Let’s Learn Urdu-Hindi

In honor of the great beauty of India we present the patriotic lyrics and English translation of “Mere Desh Ki Dharti” from Upkar (1967). There are few songs that have attained the kind of beloved immortality found in the lyrics … Continue reading