Zindabad Explained

Persian: Zindabad is a word of Persian origin used as a shout of encouragement or as a cheer, and literally means 'Long live [idea or person]'. It is often used as a political slogan, to praise a country, movement, or leader.

Zindabad may more specifically refer to:

Politics

• Bangladesh Zindabad, a patriotic slogan in Bangladesh
• Hindustan Zindabad, a patriotic slogan in India
• Inquilab Zindabad, a pro-revolutionary slogan originating against British rule in India
• Pakistan Zindabad, a patriotic slogan in Pakistan
• Khalistan Zindabad Force, a militant group in India

Films

• Dulavai Zindabad, a 2017 Bangladeshi film
• Jawani Zindabad, a 1990 Indian Hindi-language film by Arun Bhatt
• Mazdoor Zindabaad, a 1976 Indian Hindi-language film
• Rakthasakshikal Sindabad, a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film
• Sasura Ghara Zindabad, a 2010 Indian Oriya-language film
• Sasurbari Zindabad, a 2000 Indian Bengali-language film
• Shankar Dada Zindabad, a 2007 Indian Telugu-language film, a remake of Munna Bhai
• Shoshurbari Zindabad, a 2002 Bangladeshi film
• Swantham Bharya Zindabad, a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language film

Music

• "Pakistan Zindabad" (anthem), a Bengali patriotic song which used to be the anthem of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)

See also

• Zinda (disambiguation)
• Abad (disambiguation)