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Mere Desh Ki Dharti
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Wikipedia article
"'Mere Desh Ki Dharti'" is an Indian Hindi song from the Bollywood film 'Upkar' (1967). The lyrics of the song was written by Gulshan Kumar Mehta, and the music was composed by KalyanjiAnandji. Mahendra Kapoor was the playback singer. This is a patriotic song, and was picturised on Manoj Kumar in the film. The song earned Kumar the nickname Mr. Bharat.
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.
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