Teri Mitti - Kesari

"Teri Mitti" is a soulful song from the 2019 Bollywood movie "Kesari". The film was directed by Anurag Singh and starred Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles. The song was composed by Arko Pravo Mukherjee, with lyrics written by Manoj Muntashir. The song "Teri Mitti" is a patriotic number that pays tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers for their motherland. The song is set in the backdrop of the Battle of Saragarhi, where a small contingent of 21 Sikh soldiers fought against an army of over 10,000 Afghan invaders in 1897. The song's opening lines, "Teri mitti me mil jaawaan, gul banke main khil jaawaan, itni si hai dil ki aarzoo", roughly translate to "I want to become a flower and bloom in your soil, this is my only wish." The song's lyrics speak of the protagonist's love for his country and how he is willing to sacrifice everything for it. The song's poignant lyrics and heart-warming melody evoke a strong sense of patriotism and pride.