India wins independence
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What does independence mean? How did some of our lyricists express this emotion in early days of Indian cinema. This episode is a dedication to these songwriters. People like Shailendra, Kavi Pradeep, Sahir, Kaifi Azmi, Prem Dhawan - the songs they wrote to give voice to the feeling of being a part of independent India. On this independence day, it is worthwhile to refresh some of these memories.
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