In style Indian rapper, singer and music producer Badshah, identified for his Punjabi, Haryanvi and Bollywood get together anthems, has expanded his creative repertoire together with his first-ever Marathi track, Chimna. The peppy quantity additionally options singer Divya Kumar and acclaimed Marathi folks icon Nagesh Marwekar.
Already going viral for its catchy hookline, Ek chimna chiv chivla / majha sajan jaga zhala ho / surya ugavla‘ (A sparrow chirped, my beloved awoke, the solar has risen), the track celebrates tradition and neighborhood whereas bridging generations by reimagining conventional Marathi folks textures in a contemporary, modern international soundscape.
What makes the track much more genuine is its music video, which was shot solely on location within the coronary heart of Maharashtra, Kolhapur. Capturing the vivid pulse of on a regular basis native life, the video takes viewers by bustling marriage ceremony processions, street-side scenes that includes daily-wage employees and the gritty spectacle of mud wrestlers coaching at a conventional akhada.
Matching the colourful temper of the track, Marathi actor Neha Khan joins within the celebratory spirit with an unique look.
Curiously, the track brings collectively various musical voices, with Bollywood playback singer Divya becoming a member of acclaimed Marathi folks artist Nagesh to retain the observe’s genuine cultural essence. Backed by a dynamic ensemble and helmed by hitmaker Hiten, the collaboration seamlessly blends uncooked, indigenous folks sounds with Badshah’s trademark industrial vitality, giving the observe a up to date, stadium-ready enchantment.
Badshah’s contribution to the observe stays true to its native flavour, with verses equivalent to “Dance kar rahi dekho maushi maushi / nacho jab tak subah chidiya bole” including a distinctly Marathi contact. The rapper makes his mark on the area with a spirited sign-off, addressing his native viewers with “Tumcha mulga Badshah” (It is your boy, Badshah).
Chimna showcases Badshah’s versatility as an artiste and his rising curiosity in exploring regional sounds.
Badshah started his music profession in 2006 as a part of the hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer, alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh. He went on to carve a distinct segment for himself together with his rap-infused get together anthems and chart-topping hits, together with DJ Waley Babu, Genda Phool and Jugnu. His Bollywood repertoire is equally fashionable, with tracks equivalent to Kar Gayi Chull, Garmi and Correct Patola additional cementing his place within the Indian industrial music scene.
