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Zindabad (زنده باد) is a suffix in Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu) 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
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