A haunting dialogue unfolds in “Heer,” the powerful Punjabi track featuring vocalists Ninja and Shehnaz Akhtar. The song reimagines a timeless tale, centering on the unyielding strength of love in the face of separation. This somber narrative explores the challenge of maintaining faith and devotion when reality threatens to overwhelm hope.

Heer
Ninja, Shehnaz Akhtar
Ninja | Shehnaz Akhtar’s Heer Lyrics Translation (in English)
The raw emotion of Ninja & Shehnaz Akhtar’s track emerges through the translation of the Heer lyrics, exposing a deeper conflict: a world-weary voice insists that love brings ruin, but Heer’s response embodies the core theme—unwavering faith endures. Her declaration, “I have faith in my Ranjha; for him, I have drunk from cups of poison,” powerfully illuminates the persistence of devotion despite every obstacle.
Heer Music Video
Featuring Sushmiita Singh and Mahi Sandhu, the music video visualizes the steadfast resolve of tragic love. By recasting Waris Shah’s folk classic in a modern soundscape, composer Raja deepens the narrative of devotion clashing with hardship. The result is a compelling, emotionally resonant rendering of loyalty’s timeless challenge.