Mera Joota Hai Japani Lyrics Meaning | Shree (420)

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The movie Shree 420 (1955)‘s song Mera Joota Hai Japani Lyrics Meaning (English Translation) sung by Mukesh starred Raj Kapoor & Nargis.

shree-420-1955-mera-joota-hai-japani-lyrics-meaning — Raj Kapoor in Mera Joota Hai Japani Song from Shree 420 (1955)

Song	Mera Joota Hai Japani
Movie	Shree 420 (1955)
Music	Shankar-Jaikishan
Singer	Mukesh
Lyricist	Shailendra
Actors	Raj Kapoor

This song, “Mera Joota Hai Japani” from the Bollywood classic “Shree 420,” is a playful and philosophical exploration of identity and the human condition. It blends elements of various cultures (Japanese shoes, English pants, Russian cap) yet asserts a strong Indian identity.

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मेरा जूता है जापानी लिरिक्स हिन्दी

मेरा जूता है जापानी ये पतलून इंगलिश्तानी
सर पे लाल टोपी रूसी फिर भी दिल है हिन्दुस्तानी

निकल पड़े हैं खुल्ली सड़क पर अपना सीना ताने
मंजिल कहाँ, कहाँ रुकना है,उपरवाला जाने
बढ़ते जाए हम सैलानी, जैसे एक दरिया तूफानी
सर पे लाल टोपी रूसी…

ऊपर-नीचे नीचे-ऊपर लहर चले जीवन की
नादान है जो बैठ किनारे, पूछे राह वतन की
चलना जीवन की कहानी, रुकना मौत की निशानी

होंगे राजे राजकुंवर हम बिगडे दिल शहज़ादे
हम सिंघासन पर जा बैठें जब जब करें इरादे
सूरत है जानी पहचानी दुनिया वालों को हैरानी

Mera Joota Hai Japani Lyrics in English with Meaning (Translation)

Mera Joota Hai Japaani Ye Patloon Inglishtani
Sar Pe Laal Topi Rusi Fir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
(My shoes are Japanese, This trouser is British,
A red cap atop from Russia, Yet my heart beats truly Indian.)

Nikal Pade Hain Khulli Sadak Par Apna Seena Taane
Manzil Kahaan, Kahaan Rukna Hai,Uparwala Jaane
Badhte Jaaye Ham Sailani, Jaise Ek Dariya Tufaani
Sar Pe Laal Topi Rusi..
(I’ve set out on the open road, chest puffed out
Where’s the destination, where to stop, only the heavens know
We wanderers, like a stormy sea, keep moving forward
With a red Russian cap on my head)

Upar-Niche Niche-Upar Lahar Chale Jivan Ki
Naadaan Hai Jo Baith Kinaare, Pucche Raah Vatan Ki
Chalna Jivan Ki Kahani, Rukna Maut Ki Nishani
(Life’s waves rise and fall, up and down
Fools are those who sit on the shore, asking for the path to the homeland
To walk life’s story, to stop is the sign of death)

Honge Raje Rajakunvar Hum Bigade Dil Shahzadae
Ham Singhasan Par Ja Baithe Jab Jab Karen Iraade
Surat Hai Jaani Pahchaani Duniya Walon Ko Hairani
(We’ll be kings and princes, wayward-hearted princes
We’ll sit on the throne whenever we make up our minds
A familiar face, a surprise to the world)