Saw a classic of indian cinema today: Pyaasa by Guru Dutt (1957), a drama about a penniless poet struggling with love and recognition in a society he increasingly despises. In this particular song (indian cinema, so there are songs!), he describes a poor red light district, with the hook asking where the people proud of India are. Very poignant, even without english subtitles (the auto-translated subtitles are surprisingly decent though).
PS: The poet is actually played by the director himself, but the singing, as it was (is?) customary is done by a playback singer.