Zindabad

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Zindabad (زنده باد) is a suffix in Urdu-Hindi of Persian origin which is used as a shout of encouragement or as a cheer, and literally means "Long live [idea or person]". It is often used as a political slogan, to praise a country or leader for example. Notable examples where this suffix is used include:

Political slogans

• Inquilab Zindabad, a pro-revolution slogan used in India before independence
• Hindustan Zindabad, a patriotic slogan in India
• Pakistan Zindabad, a patriotic slogan in Pakistan

Films

• Jawani Zindabad, a 1990 Hindi film
• Jawani Zindabaad, a 2010 Punjabi film
• Mazdoor Zindabaad, a 1976 Hindi film
• Rakthasakshikal Sindabad, a 1998 Malayalam film
• Sasura Ghara Zindabad, a 2010 Oriya film screenplay
• Sasurbari Zindabad, a 2000 Bengali film
• Shankar Dada Zindabad, a 2007 Telugu film
• Swantham Bharya Zindabad, a 2010 Malayalam film

Music

• Pakistan Zindabad (song), a Bengali patriotic song in East Pakistan

Other

• Khalistan Zindabad Force, a Sikh militant group in India