Recently, I saw a photo doing the rounds on facebook that spoke of how it feels like we are back in the '90s. Well, Madhuri Dixit is back in Bollywood and Sanjay Dutt is back in jail – that’s where the similarity ends. I am not the teenager I used to be, and I don't feel nostalgic when I think of the rotten and often raunchy music from the '90s.
As you can see, the title of the post has nothing to do with the original Govinda and rasa lilas.
This morning, I got reminded of this song.
“Main Apni Shaadi Mein Na Jaun Meri Marzi
Main Pairon Se Table Bajawaau Meri Marzi
This morning, I got reminded of this song.
“Main Apni Shaadi Mein Na Jaun Meri Marzi
Main Pairon Se Table Bajawaau Meri Marzi
Main Kutubameenar Pe Ghar Banawaau Meri Marzi”
As a teenager, I laughed at the first line - ‘bunking’ one’s wedding came across as daring and different, and I had never bunked classes. As an adult, the line and its repeated usage of “Meri marzi” makes me think of the word ‘loser’ readily. Marzi is all about rights / wishes and associated freedom. Where are the duties?
The song makes for awful listening, yet I'll let you go ahead. Don't miss the children who give Govinda company.
When I was even younger, I mostly couldn’t stand Govinda – those were the days when the vulgar ‘Sarkay liyo khatiya’ and its likes were big hits. The dance steps were atrocious, and even fine dancers like Karisma and Govinda couldn’t save the song for me.
See for yourself.
This ‘item’ song is better. This is mostly attributable to the presence of Ms. Dixit (as she was known in those days). Strangely, this is when I noticed for the first time how expressive Govinda really is.
When David Dhawan decided to exercise his marzi and move on to Salman Khan, Govinda's career received a jolt. He has still not recovered fully from it. As for his stint in politics, I think he got away by singing "Meri Marzi" there as well.
I am not sure why this post has developed into a full-fledged post on Govinda (my intent was quite different). I remember reading in magazines how close he was to his mother, how her death affected him deeply and how he talks to his dead mother.
To the humble actor who arrives late on sets - what's next?
As a teenager, I laughed at the first line - ‘bunking’ one’s wedding came across as daring and different, and I had never bunked classes. As an adult, the line and its repeated usage of “Meri marzi” makes me think of the word ‘loser’ readily. Marzi is all about rights / wishes and associated freedom. Where are the duties?
The song makes for awful listening, yet I'll let you go ahead. Don't miss the children who give Govinda company.
When I was even younger, I mostly couldn’t stand Govinda – those were the days when the vulgar ‘Sarkay liyo khatiya’ and its likes were big hits. The dance steps were atrocious, and even fine dancers like Karisma and Govinda couldn’t save the song for me.
See for yourself.
This ‘item’ song is better. This is mostly attributable to the presence of Ms. Dixit (as she was known in those days). Strangely, this is when I noticed for the first time how expressive Govinda really is.
When David Dhawan decided to exercise his marzi and move on to Salman Khan, Govinda's career received a jolt. He has still not recovered fully from it. As for his stint in politics, I think he got away by singing "Meri Marzi" there as well.
Post his comeback, he played an IIM-A alumnus and serenaded Katrina. Ironically, this was in a David Dhawan movie starring Salman Khan as the lead hero.
I am not sure why this post has developed into a full-fledged post on Govinda (my intent was quite different). I remember reading in magazines how close he was to his mother, how her death affected him deeply and how he talks to his dead mother.
To the humble actor who arrives late on sets - what's next?
2 comments:
Ventured back into blogspot after a long time. You know, while I generally like music, I really hate 90s hindi film music. And have always avoided Govinda movies.. today I suddenly find these videos hilarious :-D .. I guess I needed the laugh.
SG, lol! :-) I know what you mean. Am so glad you laughed!
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