New Delhi: Actor Bobby Deol's appearance in his newly released movie 'Animal' is making waves online. The song "Jamal Kudu" plays in the background when the actor, who portrays Abrar Haque, walks into the screen. The song has gained immense popularity since the film's release.
The song's success even forced the producers to release the full version of the song a few days after the movie's release. The song was first made available on YouTube on December 6 by T-series, the production company of Animal, which released in theatres on December 1. On the video-sharing website, the song has received 20,282,441 views so far.
Origin of Jamal Kudu song
The well-known Iranian song "Jamaal Jamaaloo" served as the inspiration for "Jamal Kudu." It was reworked for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal by music composer Harshvardhan Rameshwar. The lyrics are said to have their origin in southern Iran.
The song was originally performed in the 1950s by the Kharazemi Girls High School's Shirazi Choir, and it has since gained popularity as a wedding song. It is said to be a translation of the same-titled poem by well-known Iranian poet Bijan Smandar.
Lyrics of the song
Aaye Siyah Ey Zangi Delamo Nakon Khun
Vaaye To Rafti Konja Manam Chhu Majnoon
Aaye Siyah Ey Zangi Delamo Nakon Khun
Vaaye To Rafti Konja Manam Chhu Majnoon
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Del Tumakhteki Sineh
Oye Aarum Nami Shineh
Hel Yosa Halel Yosa
Aishraar Nimi Khosa
Ey Mar Mar Seeneh
Belajoon Belajoon Bela
Ey Kertoko Manaye
Bechatun Bechatun Becha
Ey Mar Mar Seeneh
Belajoon Belajoon Bela
Ey Kertoko Manaye
Bechatoon Bechatoon Becha
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Aaye Siyah Ey Zangi Delamo Nakon Khun
Vaaye To Rafti Konja Manam Chhu Majnoon
Aaye Siyah Ey Zangi Delamo Nakon Khun
Vaaye To Rafti Konja Manam Chhu Majnoon
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu
Jamal Jamala Jamaloo Jamal Kudu.
Meaning of 'Animal' song Jamal Kudu
The lyrics of the song loosely translate to, “Oh! The black-eyed beauty, don’t break my heart with your brutality. Oh, you are leaving me to embark on a new journey and I am going crazy like Majnu. Don’t mess with my heart darling. You’re leaving me to go on a voyage and I’m going crazy like Majnu.”
The hook line ‘Jamal Jamalek Jamaloo Jamal Kudu’ means ‘Oh my love, my beloved, my sweet love!’.
Check out the older versions of the song 'Jamal Jamaloo'
Fans' Reaction to the song
Giving a brief history of the song, a YouTube user commented, "The song is a duet between an Iranian white woman and a Zangi black man (Afro-Iranian with origin from Zanzibar) from southern Iran. In the song, the woman affectionately tells the man that he has captivated her heart. The man, in turn, playfully urges her to dance, complimenting her beauty, asking her so shake her chest that reminds him of white marble. This humorous and old song symbolizes the harmonious integration of African culture into Iranian society. It stands as a testament to peaceful cultural blending, countering narratives that view such historical interactions through a lens of racism. The song serves as a reminder of the importance of embracing diversity in contemporary society."
Another user wrote, "As an Iranian I really appreciate choosing this nostalgic song of our culture. God bless all."
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal' stars Ranbir Kapoor as the main lead. The film is supported by a stellar cast including Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Tripti Dimri along with Bobby Deol and Saurabh Sachdeva. The film has become a rage ever since its release, minting over Rs 660 crore at the global box office.