Tunak Tunak Tun
Daler Mehndi
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Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Dholna vajje tumbe vaali taar Sun dil di pukaar Aaja kar layieh pyaar Sweetheart, the strings of the instrument play Listen to what the heart says Come and love me Come and love me Come and love me Come and love me Dholna Sweetheart Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Duniya yaara rang birangi Na eh bheri na eh changi The world is a colorful place It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad Sun yaara bole ik taya Mehndi da yaara Listen friends the iktaara¹ says Mehndi's friends Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Dholna kadeh mere nal hass Mainu dil valli dass Nahin taan teri meri bass Sweetheart, come smile with me sometimes My heart's keeper (lover) look This body is not under your or my control This body is not under your or my control This body is not under your or my control This body is not under your or my control Dholna Sweetheart Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Duniya yaara rang birangi Na eh bheri na eh changi The world is a colorful place It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad It's not good nor bad Sun yaara bole ik taya Mehndi da yaara Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Dholna tu chann mein chakor Sadde varga na hor Rab hath saddi dor Sweetheart, you are moon and I am chakor² There no one like us Our threads of life is in the hands of god Our threads of life is in the hands of god Our threads of life is in the hands of god Our threads of life is in the hands of god Dholna Sweetheart Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Duniya yaara rang birangi Na eh bheri na eh changi Na eh bheri na eh changi Na eh bheri na eh changi Na eh bheri na eh changi Sun yaara bole ik taya Mehndi da yaara Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Tunak tunak tun Da da da
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Written by: DALER MEHNDI
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Tunak Tunak Tun" is a Bhangra/Pop song performed by Indian artist Daler Mehndi, released in 1998. It's sung primarily in Punjabi and has achieved significant international fame.
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PopularityDespite being sung in Punjabi, the song has gained significant recognition in many parts of the world and is often associated with the region's vibrant culture. It is frequently played at discos and parties worldwide due to its catchy beat and unique dance steps.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was one of the first to make extensive use of bluescreen technology. It features Daler Mehndi in four different roles symbolizing the four elements of nature: air, water, fire, and earth.
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Criticism ResponseThe song was created in response to criticism Daler Mehndi faced for his music videos that featured beautiful women dancing. Critics assumed the women were the reason for his popularity, so in "Tunak Tunak Tun," he decided to feature only himself in the video to prove his music could be successful without them.
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Recognition"Tunak Tunak Tun" earned Daler Mehndi the Best Male Pop Artist award at the 1998 Screen Awards in India. It continues to gain millions of views and likes on various music streaming platforms.
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Global Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in various contexts across the globe from video games like World of Warcraft, where the dance is used by one of the game’s races, to being played and danced to by international audiences, transcending linguistic barriers.
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Viral Internet Meme"Tunak Tunak Tun" also became a viral internet meme, largely due to its energetic music video. On YouTube, the video has been viewed over 100 million times.
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Involved Charity WorkMehndi pledged that a portion of the revenue generated by the song's music video would be donated to support an Anti-Drug Campaign.
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Industry ImpactThrough "Tunak Tunak Tun," Daler Mehndi pioneered a path to international stardom for future Indian artists. The song showcased the global appeal of Indian pop music.
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Soundtrack InclusionsThe worldwide appeal of "Tunak Tunak Tun" has led to the song being included in the soundtrack of several movies and TV shows outside of India. For instance, it featured prominently in an episode of the American television series, "Arrested Development".
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