HUM DEKHENGE - WHERE THE MIND IS WITHOUT FEAR : SONAM KALRA

Based on the poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Rabindranath Tagore

Published by Turnkey Music & Publishing Pvt.Ltd


Vocalist Sonam Kalra sings a quiet yet determined version of Faiz’s iconic, ‘Hum Dekhenge’, which finds poignant resonance in the words of Rabindranath Tagore’s stirring poem, ‘Where The Mind Is Without Fear’. Four artists from different disciplines come together in their hope for universal peace, as Sonam Kalra collaborates on this song with Dastango Sunil Mehra’s rousing recitation, Manish Sahriya’s sensitive musical arrangement and Innee Singh’s simple yet stark visuals, using the poetry of two of the most inspiring poets of the subcontinent.


SONAM KALRA
Sonam Kalra is a multiple -award winning singer and composer and that rare breed of musician who has been trained in both Indian and Western traditions of music and is equally adept at both. She has a beautiful, powerful voice rich with honesty and sensitivity.
But most importantly, she is a musician with a message. And it is this unique combination of all these qualities, that has taken her to prestigious stages across the world including The Sydney Opera House and MTV’s Coke Studio.
Sonam’s unique brainchild, ‘Sonam Kalra & the Sufi Gospel Project’ which blends the many voices of faith through poetry, prayer and music to create one universal voice of faith, has earned her international critical acclaim. And she has performed in over 30 countries at prestigious festivals and venues around the world.
Sonam has shared the stage with legendary musicians like Sir Bob Geldof and Sufi Legend Abida Parveen. Sonam has shared her voice for innumerable causes ranging from Human rights, animal rights and anti trafficking to cancer and leprosy charities.

Audio:
Vocals: Sonam Kalra
Concept: Sonam Kalra
Spoken word: Sunil Mehra
Music arrangement: Manish Sahriya
Recorded, Mixed and mastered: Kleff Studio, New Delhi

Video:
Cinematographer: Innee Singh
Directed by: Sonam Kalra
Editing and post production by: Sin Productions & Sonam Kalra
Line Producers & Backline Crew: Priyanshu Buriyathi, Rajesh Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Devender Mishra and Neelu Mardi
Special thanks to: AGCLLCN

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Lyrics
Hum dekhenge
Hum dekhenge
Laazim hai ke hum bhi dekhenge
Hum dekhenge
Laazim hai ke hum bhi dekhenge
Hum dekhenge
Wo din ke jis ka vaada hai
Wo din ke jis ka vaada hai
Jo lauh-e-azl mein likha hai
Hum dekhenge
Laazim hai ke hum bhi dekhenge
Hum dekhenge
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Jab zulm-o-sitam ke koh-e-garaan
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Jab zulm-o-sitam ke koh-e-garaan
Rooi ki taraah urh jayenge
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Rooi ki taraah urh jayenge
Hum mehkoomon ke paaon taley
Hum mehkoomon ke paaon taley
Ye dharti dhar dhar dharkegi
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit
Ye dharti dhar dhar dharkegi
Aur ahl-e-hakam ke sar oopar
Jab bijli karh karh karhkegi
Hum dekhenge
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Laazim hai ke hum bhi dekhenge
Hum dekhenge
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.
Hum dekhenge.
Hum dekhenge.