Inquilab, once more

Poonam Bindra

Inquilab Zindabad—A phrase that was coined by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921 and later popularised by Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, it became one of the rallying cries of the Indian Independence Movement. The revolution that aimed to end British tyranny, oppression and dominance over the subcontinent might have succeeded, but it has taken on a newer meaning in present day Punjab.

Keeping this in view, Sahaj Music Records has launched their new single, Inquilab. Sung by Ludhiana’s Ravi Inder Sheen, the song aims to promote the ideology of never giving up and is dedicated to all those people who, despite facing numerous difficulties, have never bowed down to any kind of oppression.

Talking about this new venture, the producers, Bhanu Sharma and Ved Yadav, said, “Punjab is undergoing a difficult time due to a rise in drug addiction, female foeticide, casteism, farmer’s suicides and violence. This song is an attempt to rally the youngsters of the state to bring forth a revolution that aims to put an end to all these evils. If all the youngsters and the entire population in general devote their time and energy towards following the ideology of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, Punjabi Society will once again reclaim its lost glory.”

The song was released on September 28, the birth anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh. The song is sung by Ravi Inder Sheen. 

Ravi Sheen credits his singing gyaan to his guruji Varinder Bhachan. Ravi, who was born and brought up in Ludhiana, will soon be lending his voice to major big banner Bollywood projects. 

The lyrics of the song Inquilab have been penned by Prince Dhunna and Ravi Inder Sheen. It was Prince Dhunna’s poem Tusi kuj hor vehnye ho which touched a chord with Sheen and Sahaj Music Records. Sheen then wrote and composed it in the form of a song to give birth to Inquilab.