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Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah

From Jodhaa Akbar · 2008

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Mohammed Aslam, Rahul Nambiar, Gopika Poornima
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Jodhaa Akbar
Movie release year
2008
Lyrics added on
28 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Azeem o shaan Shahenshaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhgavae
Anbaalan panbaalam
As-salaam alaikkum
Ponnaagum hindusthaan
Un paadham pattathalae
Kondaadum hindusthaan
Un anbai kandathaalae
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhgavae
Anbaalan panbaalam
As-salaam alaikkum
Ponnaagum hindusthaan
Un paadham pattathalae
Kondaadum hindusthaan
Un anbai kandathaalae
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Dheem thom thana..nana
Dheem thom thana..nana
Dheem thom dheem thom
Dhirthidikathom thana nana…
Dhirthidikathom thana nana
Dhirthidikathom dhirthidikathom…
Dherana dherana nana
Dherana nom
Ragana ragana thagha thom
Dhira thom dhirathom
Alla-uh…Akbar
Pala nagarangalil
Un kodi parakkum
Pala aranmanaigal
Un pugazh uraikkum
………………………
Aahaaaa…aaaaa…
Karunaiyin vadivam
Male :Neeyae Raja
Female :Engal ullaththin veettilum
Neeyae Raja
Chan chana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Chan chana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Hey….hey…..
Mannil thondridum
Iraivanin nizhal ethu
Anbulla manithanin
Idhayam than athu
Un thiru naatil
Varumaigal illai
Nenjam thorum
Thangathin mazhai thaan
…………………….
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Agilam muzhuvadhum
Undhan inamae
Anbin manam thaan
Undhan manamae
Arasavai thiranai
Anaivarum pottra
Vaarththaigal illai
Unnai vaazhththa
Chan chana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Chan chana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Azeem o shaan shahenshaa
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhgavae
Anbaalan panbaalam
As-salaam alaikkum
Ponnaagum hindusthaan
Un paadham pattathalae
Kondaadum hindusthaan
Un anbai kandathaalae
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Marhabaa ..ooo.. marhabaa
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Long live, long live, long may you live!
O man of love and noble virtue,
Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you)!
Hindustan turns to pure gold
wherever your footsteps fall!
Hindustan celebrates with joy
having witnessed your boundless love!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba (Welcome)!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba (Welcome)!
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Long live, long live, long may you live!
O man of love and noble virtue,
Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you)!
Hindustan turns to pure gold
wherever your footsteps fall!
Hindustan celebrates with joy
having witnessed your boundless love!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba (Welcome)!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba (Welcome)!
Dheem dhom thana.. nana
Dheem dhom thana.. nana
Dheem dhom dheem dhom
Dhirdhidhikathom thana nana...
Dhirdhidhikathom thana nana
Dhirdhidhikathom dhirdhidhikathom...
Therana therana nana
Therana dhom
Ragana ragana thaka dhom
Dhira dhom dhiradhom
Allahu... Akbar (God is greatest)
Across countless cities,
your royal flag flies high.
Countless grand palaces
sing praises of your glory!
...
Aahaaa... aaaa...
The very embodiment of mercy,
Male: You alone are our King!
Female: In the home of our hearts,
you alone are our King!
San sana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
San sana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Hey... hey...
What is the true shadow of God
that appears upon this earth?
It is none other than
the heart of a loving human being.
In your blessed kingdom,
there is no poverty or sorrow.
In every single heart,
it rains only gold!
...
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
The entire world
is your own family.
The sweet fragrance of love
is what fills your soul.
While everyone praises
your wisdom in the royal court,
words fall short
to honor and bless you!
San sana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
San sana jana nana jana nana
Jana nana jana nana jana nana jana nana
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Azeem-O-Shan Shahenshah (O Magnificent Emperor!)
Long live, long live, long may you live!
O man of love and noble virtue,
Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you)!
Hindustan turns to pure gold
wherever your footsteps fall!
Hindustan celebrates with joy
having witnessed your boundless love!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
Marhaba... oh... Marhaba!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Azeem O Shaan Shahenshah is a grand celebratory anthem hailing Emperor Akbar in the film Jodhaa Akbar. The lyrics praise the ruler's kindness, justice, and nobility, depicting him not just as a conqueror, but as a compassionate monarch whose presence brings prosperity and golden joy to the land of Hindustan. The song expresses deep reverence from the subjects, proclaiming that God's shadow on earth resides in the heart of a compassionate human being. It celebrates unity, peace, and abundance, showcasing how his reign eradicates poverty and earns admiration across the realm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhgavae

The repetition of 'Vaazhga' emphasizes enthusiastic blessing and longing for longevity.

Hyperbole (Uvaman)

Ponnaagum hindusthaan / Un paadham pattathalae

Exaggerating that the land turns into gold simply by being touched by the ruler's feet.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Iraivanin nizhal ethu / Anbulla manithanin / Idhayam than athu

Directly equating a loving human heart to the shadow of God on earth.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Pala nagarangalil / Pala aranmanaigal

Repetition of the starting word 'Pala' across consecutive lines to create a poetic cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by A.R. Rahman for Ashutosh Gowariker's epic film Jodhaa Akbar (2008), this grand anthem features massive traditional percussion arrangements and large vocal ensembles. The Tamil dub lyrics were penned by Na. Muthukumar.

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