Even after several decades, the iconic PPP political anthem ‘Dilan Teer Bija’ is still loved not just by PPP’s fans, but also by people across the border. Just when we thought the song was forgotten, this dance in Hyderabad, India, has brought all the memories back.
Dilan Teer Bija is an iconic song that traces back to 1987.
Dilan Teer Bija, meaning ‘An Arrow To Your Heart,’ was released in 1987 by Pakistan Peoples Party when Benazir Bhutto was all set to take leadership. Ever since, this has not been just another anthem – but, a song close to everyone’s heart.
Girls from St. Joseph’s High School in Hyderabad, India, were seen performing on Dilan Teer Bija – the ever famous PPP political anthem.
The girls were seen performing to the song at their school event, as pointed out by a Twitter user.
OK this is the best crossover I've learnt of in a while. Apparently in Hyderabad India, dancing to Bija Teer is very common at weddings and other events. Like this school dance! How and when and why did this happen? I fkn love it. https://t.co/aOfCO42t58
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) July 11, 2020
Another celebration of the song in India was shared, following the performance of the girls.
And ofc the traditional way of celebrating this song – possibly inebriated launday dancing to it on a roof. https://t.co/9BJf5PMgr2
This fantastic discovery via @drahulkrishna
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) July 11, 2020
This performance led to people reminiscing the good ol’ PPP times.
The only good thing left in #PPP is this iconic song. I remember dancing to death during 1988 election compaign at Bilawal house, Teen Talwar and Kakri ground ! crazy times 🙌🏻
— Syed Asad Ali (@ubbermensch) July 11, 2020
Gawd I love it…political affiliations aside, this song hs a great beat and was such a huge part of 90s kids memories. And of course mqm anthem called saathi also falls in the same category. Odd but listening to these makes me feel at home sitting in Lahore
— dusky (@duskyz) July 11, 2020
Other people confirmed how this song was special to people living in Hyderabad.
Some cousins of mine went to Hyderabad Deccan for a fam wedding years ago and told us about this phenomenon. Didn't know there were videos of it.
— HelloItMeArSlAn (@ArslanArsuArsi) July 11, 2020
A Sindhi born in Pakistan and moved to Hyd in 90s I was stunned and then danced on these songs. Hyderabad has long appreciated the same music taste and then I can same in Karachi whereblot if Deccan Muslims migrated. The food musics and even greeting are same.
— Gk1430 (@gobindkanjani) July 11, 2020
And well, you cannot take Bhutto out of the fans!
https://twitter.com/umedk777/status/1281907625324687360?s=20
https://twitter.com/hisayf/status/1281902957706043392?s=20
You can watch the complete performance here:
Whether you support PPP or not, this song is loved by everyone alike. What do you think about the crossover? Let us know in the comments below!
