After completing his education in Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route in 1996.The band released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan before getting dissolved and in 2008 Chauhan released the solo album Kalam, for which he composed and sung. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
In 2009 he released his second solo album Fitoor.
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Sadda Haq
Mohit Chauhan Lyrics
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Har kadam pe, insaan galat
Main sahi samaj ke jo bhi kahoon
Tum kehte ho galat, main galat hoon phir kaun sahi (phir kaun sahi)
Marzi se jeene ki bhi main
Kya tum sabko arzi doon
Matlab ki tum sabka mujhpe
Mujhse bhi zyada haq hai
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 8 times
Na na na...
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 4 times
Hey inn gadaaron mein ya udhaaron mein
Tum mere jeenay ki aadat ka kyun gott rahe dum
Besaleeqa main, uss gali ka main
Na jis mein haya, na jis mein sharam
Mann bole ke ras mein jeenay ka harjaana duniya dushman
Sab begaana inhe aag lagaana
Mann bole mann bole, mann se jeena ya marr jaana
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 8 times
Na na na...
O eco-friendly, nature ke rakshak, main bhi hoon nature
Rivaazon se, samaajhon se kyon
Tu kaate mujhe, kyun baante mujhse iss tarah
Kyun sach ka sabak sikhaaye, jab sach sunn bhi na paaye
Sach koi bole toh tu niyam kanoon bataaye
Tera darr, tera pyaar, teri waah, tu hi rakh (rakh saali)
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 4 times
Aithe aithe rakh
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 8 times
In the song Sadda Haq by Mohit Chauhan, the lyrics speak about the corrupt atmosphere prevalent in society, and how the individual, despite wanting to do the right thing, is ridiculed and faces opposition at every step. The phrase "Tum logon ki, iss duniya mein, Har kadam pe, insaan galat" translates to "In your world, every step a person takes is deemed wrong" indicating how society has laid down such cumbersome rules that are often used against individuals to push them to their limits.
The singer of the song acknowledges that even if he speaks the truth, he is labeled as wrong, leading to the question "Main sahi samaj ke jo bhi kahoon, Tum kehte ho galat, main galat hoon phir kaun sahi?" which loosely translates to "If I speak what I believe to be right, you label me as wrong, so who is right?". The lyrics also touch on the topic of living as per one's aspirations, as the singer asks whether he should also take permission to live life in his own way, leading to the line "Marzi se jeene ki bhi main, Kya tum sabko arzi doon".
One interesting fact about the song is that it is from the 2011 movie 'Rockstar,' which features Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri. The movie's director Imtiaz Ali wanted to create music that would stand out from the rest, which led to Hindi film veteran A.R. Rahman composing the music for the film, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. The song "Sadda Haq" was one of the most popular songs from the movie and resonated well with the youth.
Another fascinating fact about the song is that it was also the favorite of anarchist groups in India, who used the song's lyrics in their campaign against corruption and injustice. The song's message of not being silenced and fighting for one's rights aligned well with their goals.
The song also received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Male Playback Singer Award for Mohit Chauhan at the 57th Filmfare Awards.
Chords:
G Bm C D (Strumming Pattern G Bm C D)
Line by Line Meaning
Tum logon ki, iss duniya mein Har kadam pe, insaan galat
In this world of yours, every step humans take is wrong, according to you.
Main sahi samaj ke jo bhi kahoon Tum kehte ho galat, main galat hoon phir kaun sahi (phir kaun sahi)
Whenever I say something with the belief that I am right, you say I am wrong. Then who is right?
Marzi se jeene ki bhi main Kya tum sabko arzi doon Matlab ki tum sabka mujhpe Mujhse bhi zyada haq hai Saadda haq, aithe rakh
Even if I choose to live my life my own way, do I have to ask for your permission? You all have more rights on me than I have on myself. Let me have my rights!
Hey inn gadaaron mein ya udhaaron mein Tum mere jeenay ki aadat ka kyun gott rahe dum Besaleeqa main, uss gali ka main Na jis mein haya, na jis mein sharam Mann bole ke ras mein jeenay ka harjaana duniya dushman Sab begaana inhe aag lagaana Mann bole mann bole, mann se jeena ya marr jaana
Hey, why are you intervening in every aspect of my life? I am boorish and rough, I come from that kind of street in which there is no shame or modesty. My mind insists on living life to the fullest, but the world is my enemy. They are all strangers trying to burn me. Either I will live life on my terms or die trying.
O eco-friendly, nature ke rakshak, main bhi hoon nature Rivaazon se, samaajhon se kyon Tu kaate mujhe, kyun baante mujhse iss tarah Kyun sach ka sabak sikhaaye, jab sach sunn bhi na paaye Sach koi bole toh tu niyam kanoon bataaye Tera darr, tera pyaar, teri waah, tu hi rakh (rakh saali)
I am also a protector of nature, just like you eco-friendly people. Why do you cut me off from traditions and society like this? Why teach me the lesson of truth when I cannot even hear it? When someone speaks the truth, you interpret it as law and order. Keep your fear, your love, and your admiration to yourself.
Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 8 times
My rights, keep them here.
Na na na... Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 4 times
No no no... Keep my rights here.
Aithe aithe rakh Saadda haq, aithe rakh - 8 times
Keep them here, keep my rights here.
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@KarlRock
An absolute masterpiece!
@Swayamkhairnar08
It's karl !
@subhashisbhowmik7
Guruji aap yaha
@user-qf5nc7pw7r
True.. one of the very few metal..
@mujhe_kya_mai_toh_tamatar_hu
Definitely this song is a perfect song for me to charge myself 🦥
@mrigankroy
Absolutely agreed Karl
@wishvakrish3583
Ranbir can’t beat this himself
It’s his peak.
He born to play this role
@parmodthakur9763
he did in Sanju and barfi.. his best is Sanju..and now with animal he will beat all his performances
@Jehandaruwalla
@@parmodthakur9763 his best is rockstar not that mimicry
@shankardas7218
Actually his best is Rockstar, tamasha and Rocket Singh