Song Preview :: Chennai Express :: Lungi Dance
The concept of creating a bonus track to promote a film isn’t new to Bollywood but when the song in question has been created with the intention of commemorating a cinematic stalwart – Rajnikanth to be precise – you CANNOT ignore the track.
The shahenshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, with his on-screen begum, Deepika Padukone, and the court jester, Yo Yo Honey Singh, have joined hands to dedicate a song to the iconic Rajnikanth. Titled Lungi Dance, this song will be seen in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming flick, Chennai Express.
Before you watch the song, here are a few definitions to help you understand it better:
Lungi - A cloth, often of brightly colored silk or cotton, that is used as a piece of clothing in India.
Thalaiva – a supreme leader.
Rajnikanth – a leading popular Indian actor whose films have caused ample brain damage to scientists since they defy logic, yet, are mass entertainers.
Check it out:
This song has been composed, written & sung by Yo Yo himself. Check out the lyrics:
“Moochhon ko thoda round ghumake, Anna ke jaisa chashma lagake,
Coconut me lassi milake, Aa jaao sare mood banake,
All the Rajini fans – Thalaiva, Don’t miss the chance – Thalaiva,
Lungi dance, lungi dance, Lungi dance, lungi dance.”
As inane as one might call it, the lyrics actually make perfect sense when you consider that they have been written keeping Rajnikanth in mind. In South India, he is considered to be the ultimate Matinee Idol. Even the most nonsensical actor of Bollywood, Salman Khan, falls flat in front of him. Rajnikanth’s mannerisms and stylized dialogues are the reason for his popularity. He exemplifies the phrase that age is merely a number since even at the age of 60, he is the only Indian actor who can superbly pull off the role of a superhero in his films. He is the man who stops bullets with his thoughts and triggers an earthquake by stamping the ground. Having said all of this, Yo Yo Honey Singh has hit the bull’s eye with his lyrics:
“Night club mai aaya mai toh, Mujhko rokega kon aur kaiko,
Mera mood mai dance karega, Kisika daddy se nahi darega.”
Or even
“Arey mere jaise dance kisko aata hai, Choreographer ko mai hi sikhata hai,
Woh ghar pe aata hai, Mujhse seekh ke jaata hai
Mujhse seekh ke woh logo ko sikhata hai.”
Chennai Express - Lungi Dance
In fact the latter example seems to have been inspired by the numerous Rajnikanth jokes that have spawned over the years – example:
1) When Rajnikant was a student, teachers use to bunk the classes.
2) Rajnikant was shot today, funeral of the bullet is tomorrow.
3) Once, a farmer replaced his scarecrow with Rajnikant’s statue. The birds returned the grains they had taken last year as well.
Such is his persona!
Dear readers, I am not glorifying Rajnikanth. I am trying to make you understand why I think Lungi Dance is the perfect dedication to him. Melody wise, you shouldn’t expect much since the song has a flat graph. Yet, Yo Yo tries to incorporate a not-so-subtle South Indian accent which adds to the charm of this song.
If not for anything else, you should definitely watch this video for the stunning Deepika Padukone. Sigh.
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