The Immortal Voice of Independence by Mohammed Rafi – As we celebrate India’s Independence Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices and the undying spirit of freedom that our forefathers passed on to us. One of the most iconic songs that encapsulates this sentiment is “Apni Azaadi Ko Hum Hargiz Mita Sakte Nahin” sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi. The song, from the 1964 film Leader, is not just a melody; it is an anthem that resonates with the emotions of pride, courage, and unyielding resolve.

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Yeh Hamari Unche Parbat, Yeh Hamaari Nadiyan,
Yeh Hamari Muskurati Leh-Lahati Khetiyan,
Inpe Dalega Koyi Dushman Agar Nazaren Buri,
Ham Toh Us Zaalim Ki Rakh Denge Udakar Dajjiyan,
Aabroo Apne Watan Ki, Ham Gava Sakte Nahin

ये हमारी ऊँचे पर्वत, ये हमारी नदियाँ,
ये हमारी मुस्कुराती लहलहाती खेतियाँ,
इनपे डालेगा कोई दुश्मन अगर नज़रें बुरी,
हम तो उस ज़ालिम की रख देंगे उड़ाकर धज्जियाँ,
आबरू अपने वतन की, हम गँवा सकते नहीं

This stanza paints a vivid picture of the nation’s natural beauty and prosperity. The ‘ऊँचे पर्वत’ (tall mountains), ‘नदियाँ’ (rivers), and ‘मुस्कुराती लहलहाती खेतियाँ’ (smiling, waving fields) symbolize the richness and vitality of the land. The stanza conveys a deep sense of pride and attachment to the homeland. The threat posed by any enemy who dares to cast an evil eye on this beauty is met with fierce resistance (‘हम तो उस ज़ालिम की रख देंगे उड़ाकर धज्जियाँ’), indicating that the nation’s defenders will utterly destroy any oppressor. The stanza ends with a powerful assertion that the honor (‘आबरू’) of the nation will never be compromised, underscoring the commitment to protecting the country at all costs.