“Operation Sindoor” by Kailash Kher features lyrics by Kher and music by Franco Bhalla. The opening lines state the mark on the forehead is not a simple color. It is instead an emblem “overflowing with pride.”
Released: June 5, 2025
Operation Sindoor
Kailash Kher
Kailash Kher’s Operation Sindoor Lyrics Translation
The verses first link the vermilion to offerings for Maa Bhavani and Hanuman. The lyrics’ meaning then changes, defining sindoor as a synonym for boiling blood. This equates the sacred symbol with a readiness for conflict.
Maathe Pe Chhoda Bas Rang NahiIt’s not just a color left on the forehead
Hai Swabhimaan BharpoorIt is overflowing with pride
Sindoor Sindoor Sindoor SindoorVermilion, vermilion, vermilion, vermilion
Jeena Marna Yeh Aan BaanTo live and die is by this honor and pride
Hai Swabhimaan BharpoorIt is overflowing with pride
Sindoor Sindoor Sindoor SindoorVermilion, vermilion, vermilion, vermilion
Maa Bhavani Ko Hota Arpit SindoorVermilion is an offering to ‘the goddess Bhavani’
Veer Hanumaan Bajrang Samarpit SindoorVermilion is dedicated to ‘the heroic deity Hanuman’
Sindoor Maa Behan Beti Ka Shrungaar HaiVermilion is the adornment of a mother, sister, and daughter
Veeranganaon Ke Tap Ki Lalkaar HaiIt’s the war cry from the austerity of warrior women
Krodh Pratishodh Bhi Hai Yadi Pyaar HaiIt is fury and retribution, just as it is love
Shatru Ka Ant Karna Hi Nyay HaiTo destroy the enemy is the only justice
Sindoor Kholte Lahoo Ka Hi Paryay HaiVermilion is just another name for boiling blood
Rag Rag Mein Lahoo Ubaala BaheIn every vein, boiling blood flows
Kan Kan Mein Dahak Ki Jwala BaheIn every particle, a scorching flame burns
Khelega Aastha Se Jo HamariWhoever toys with our faith
Hoga ChakanachoorWill be shattered to pieces
Sindoor Sindoor Sindoor SindoorVermilion, vermilion, vermilion, vermilion
Jeena Marna Yeh Aan BaanTo live and die is by this honor and pride
Hai Swabhimaan BharpoorIt is overflowing with pride
Sindoor Sindoor Sindoor SindoorVermilion, vermilion, vermilion, vermilion
Maathe Pe Chhoda Bas Rang NahiIt’s not just a color left on the forehead
Hai Swabhimaan BharpoorIt is overflowing with pride
Sindoor Sindoor Sindoor SindoorVermilion, vermilion, vermilion, vermilion
Operation Sindoor Music Video
The track builds through the repeated chant of “Sindoor” after each declaration. The verses connect the symbol to warrior women before giving a direct warning to adversaries. This structure transforms a sacred mark into a symbol of honor and defiance.