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"Mere Desh Ki Dharti" (lit. 'My country's soil')[1] is an Indian Hindi song from the Bollywood film Upkar (1967).[2] The lyrics of the song was written by Gulshan Kumar Mehta, and the music was composed by Kalyanji–Anandji. Mahendra Kapoor was the playback singer.[3] This is a patriotic song, and was picturised on Manoj Kumar in the film. The song earned Kumar the nickname Mr. Bharat.[4]
| "Mere Desh Ki Dharti" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 1967 |
| Songwriter(s) | Gulshan Kumar Mehta |
Theme
The song glorifies the land of India, the lyricist's motherland. He says the land of his country grows gold, diamond, and pearl. Here he compares the crops grown by the farmers of the country as these expensive gems.
Awards and reception
This is an all-time popular Hindi patriotic song. In 1968 Gulshan Kumar Mehta received a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for this song. Mahendra Kapoor, the male playback singer, won a President's silver medal.[2]
References
- "Mere desh ki dharti... Economic Survey 2018 peppered with Bollywood quips". Business Standard India. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- S. M. M. Ausaja (2009). Bollywood in Posters. Om Books International. pp. 1967–. ISBN 978-81-87108-55-9.
- Rachel Dwyer (1 December 2005). 100 Bollywood Films. Roli Books Private Limited. pp. 179–. ISBN 978-81-7436-990-1.
- Ganesh Anantharaman (2008). Bollywood Melodies: A History of the Hindi Film Song. Penguin Books India. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-0-14-306340-7.
External links
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