Sukhwinder Singh and Richa Sharma deliver thunderous vocals in ‘Hunkara’ from the Shamshera album starring Ranbir Kapoor. Lyricist Piyush Mishra and composer Mithoon craft a war-drum rhythm mirroring rebellion. The track frames a warrior’s resurgence through forceful imagery of fallen lions and healing balms.
Released: July 7, 2022
Hunkara
Richa Sharma | Sukhwinder Singh • From “Shamshera”
Hunkara Lyrics Translation Richa Sharma | Sukhwinder Singh | Shamshera
Mishra’s lyrics describe a dagger-wounded hero surviving darkness through stubborn will: ‘no matter how thick the night.’ The character wears a burial shroud while vowing to ‘bury sorrows alive,’ positioning himself as both sacrifice and avenger for oppressed communities.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak DhadakHe fell down with a thundering crash.
Utha Dhamak Dhamak DhamakHe rose up with a powerful blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaararaLook at how this star shines so bright.
Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Is Jungle Mein Sher KabhiOnce, in this jungle, a lion,
Ik Zabardast Chinghada Thalet out a truly magnificent roar.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Wo Mast Aasmaan Uncha ChoomeHe’d kiss the vast and high sky,
Jabar Jabar Hunkara Thawith a roar that was incredibly mighty.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Gale Mein Uske Nahi Thi MaalaHe didn’t have a garland around his neck,
Sar Pe Koyi Taaj Nahinor did he wear any crown on his head.
Lekin Mizaaj Tha Aisa UskaBut such was his spirit and attitude,
Jungle Ka Sartaaj Wohithat he alone was the king of the jungle.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Yeh Aaya Odha Ke Sar Pe KafanHe’s arrived wearing a ‘kafan’ (shroud) on his head,
Karega Gamon Ko Zinda Dafanand he’ll bury his sorrows alive.
Ke Banke Bali Kahar Ki ZameenBy becoming a ‘bali’ (sacrifice) for this tormented land,
Ko Dega Shifa Yeh Banke Marhamhe’ll bring ‘shifa’ (healing) like a ‘marham’ (soothing balm).
Har Choohe Ki Dhad LomadEvery rat, and every fox,
Jungli Saand Ki Baari Aayegiand even the wild bull will have their turn.
Aayegi AayegiIt’ll happen, it’ll surely happen.
Jo Seedhe Takraaye To BolunIf they face him head-on, I’m telling you,
Maut Bhi Pyaari Aayegieven death will feel like a mercy.
Ke Har Ek Disha Barood UdaGunpowder will fly in every direction,
To Phirte Phirte Jayegaas he wanders through it all.
Phir Taal Thok Bijli Aaye ToWhen the lightning strikes with a challenge,
Bijli Se Takrayegahe’ll collide right back with it.
Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Ho Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Gira Dhadak Dhadak Utha Dhamak DhamakHe fell with a crash and rose with a blast.
Dekho Chamak Chamak Yeh TaaraLook at how this star shines so bright.
Aasman Ke Paar ChalaHe’s gone beyond the reach of the sky,
Cheekh Ke Yeh Yalgaar Chalascreaming out his battle cry as he goes.
Aage Badhte Har Dushman KoThrough every enemy that steps forward,
Cheer Ke Yeh Hathiyar Chalahe moves like a weapon, tearing them apart.
Khanjar Hai Peeth Mein GehraThere’s a deep dagger in his back,
Ghana Chahe Andherano matter how thick the darkness is.
Phir Bhi Zid Pe Zinda JoStill, the one who stays alive through sheer will,
Kehlaye Wo Shamshera Shamsherais the one called Shamshera.
Khanjar Hai Peeth Mein GehraThere’s a deep dagger in his back,
Ghana Chahe Andherano matter how thick the darkness is.
Phir Bhi Zid Pe Zinda JoStill, the one who stays alive through sheer will,
Kehlaye Wo Shamsherais the one called Shamshera.
Yeh Aaya Odha Ke Sar Pe KafanHe’s arrived wearing a ‘kafan’ (shroud) on his head,
Karega Gamon Ko Zinda Dafanand he’ll bury his sorrows alive.
Ke Banke Bali Kahar Ki ZameenBy becoming a ‘bali’ (sacrifice) for this tormented land,
Ko Dega Shifa Yeh Banke Marhamhe’ll bring ‘shifa’ (healing) like a ‘marham’ (soothing balm).
Hunkara Music Video
Mithoon’s driving composition underscores the Hunkara lyrics meaning of resilience through sacrifice. Listeners seeking the lyrics in English will find stark contrasts between shrouded death and a lion’s unstoppable rebirth.