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{{Infobox song
| name = Munni badnaam hui
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| type = Song
| artist = [[Mamta Sharma]] and [[Aishwarya Nigam]]
| album = [[Dabangg]]
| language = [[Hindi]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|08|06}}
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| genre = {{hlist|[[pop-folk]]|[[filmi]]}}
| length = {{Duration|m=5|s=07}}
| label = [[Super Cassettes Industries T-Series|T-Series]]
| composer = [[Lalit Pandit]]
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| producer = {{hlist|[[Arbaaz Khan]]|[[Malaika Arora]]|[[Dhillin Mehta]]}}
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"'''Munni badnaam hui'''" ({{lit|Munni was defamed}}) is a song from the 2010 [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Dabangg]]'' featuring [[Malaika Arora]] along with [[Sonu Sood]] and [[Salman Khan]]. The song is sung by [[Mamta Sharma]] and [[Aishwarya Nigam]], with music by [[Lalit Pandit]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ganguly|first=Prithwish|title=Dabangg sweeps Mirchi Awards|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-29/news-interviews/28369108_1_mirchi-music-awards-indian-music-mamta-sharma|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=29 January 2011}}</ref> [[Mamta Sharma]] won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer#2010s|Filmfare award for best female playback singer]] for this song, while Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director#2010s|Filmfare award for best music director]] in the [[56th Filmfare Awards]] 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners list|url=http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/56th-filmfare-awards-2011-winners-list-113937.html|publisher=Bollywood World|accessdate=12 January 2012}}</ref>

Due to its popularity, Malaika (and the song itself) was frequently compared to actress [[Katrina Kaif]] and her item number "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" from the 2010 movie ''[[Tees Maar Khan (2010 film)|Tees Maar Khan]]''.

==Influences==
Director of ''Dabangg'' [[Abhinav Kashyap]] stated that the song was inspired by his childhood memories of the folk [[Bhojpuri]] song "Ladka Badnaam Hua" [[Umer Shareef]]'s song from the [[Pakistan]]i movie ''[[Cinema of Pakistan|Mr. Charlie]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dasgupta|first=Priyanka|title=Dabangg: Munni Badnam Hui copy of Pakistani song Ladka Badnaam Hua|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-11/news-interviews/28258649_1_badnaam-ghulam-dastgeer-khan-balma-bada-bavaali|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=11 October 2010}}</ref>

== Music video ==

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==Reception==
The reception by the public and critics was generally positive. Devesh Sharma of [[Filmfare]] noted the song's raunchy nature and praised it for its tempo, at the same time criticizing its "nonsensical" lyrics.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Devesh|title=Dabangg|url=http://www.filmfare.com/articles/dabangg-1322.html|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Filmfare|date=6 August 2010}}</ref> Atta Khan of Planet Bollywood said "... expect it to explode with Mallaika's entrance on the big screen and chances are, after watching that you may enjoy it..."<ref>{{cite web |last=Khan |first=Atta|title=Review |url=http://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m080610115118|publisher=Planet Bollywood|accessdate=12 January 2012}}</ref>

"Munni Badnaam Hui" was referred to in many political situations, to varying effects. In October 2010, the [[Chief Minister of Gujarat]] [[Narendra Modi]] played a pun on the song to criticize his opposition party, the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Joshi|first=Harish|title=Cong paid heavy price for using CBI, says Modi|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-18/surat/28218324_1_tourism-campaign-bharuch-muslims |accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|date=18 October 2011}}</ref> It was one of many other popular terms used to criticize the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] and its organization.<ref name=Sify>{{cite news|title=Jokes in the time of a floundering Games|url=http://www.sify.com/sports/jokes-in-the-time-of-a-floundering-games-news-others-kjzmuccjjie.html |accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Sify Sports|date=25 September 2010}}</ref>

===Munni vs. Sheila===
After the song "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" featuring [[Katrina Kaif]] was released, parallels were drawn between Katrina and Malaika, as well as between the item numbers, in what was popularly known as the "Munni vs Sheila" debate.<ref name=Sify/><ref>{{cite news|last=Nagpaul-D'Souza|first=Dipti|title=Munni vs Sheila: The way of the 'Item Bomb'|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/munni-vs-sheila-the-way-of-the-item-bomb/729468/1|accessdate=22 December 2011|newspaper=Indian Express|date=26 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wangoo|first=Anupama|title=Sheila steals Munni's thunder |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-26/chandigarh/28217169_1_munni-badnaam-hui-malaika-arora-jawani|accessdate=22 December 2011|newspaper=Times of India|date=26 December 2011}}</ref> Subsequently, newspapers reported increased rivalry between the two actors, which was supposedly highlighted by various incidents. The two were invited to perform their respective numbers at parties and other occasions, adding to the rivalry.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapoor|first=Reena|title=An end to this ‘Kat’ fight|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/end-kat-fight-138|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Asian Age|date=16 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Munni-Sheila battle heats up|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100162156&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Mid-Day|date=4 December 2010}}</ref>

==Controversies==

===Lawsuit by Emami===
The popular product by [[Emami]], a pain relieving balm called [[Zandu Balm]] is referred to at various times in the song. Emami filed a lawsuit against [[Arbaaz Khan]], the producer of the movie for trademark misuse, but subsequently reached an out of court settlement with the producer. Emami then utilized the popularity of the song to advertise the Zandu Balm brand by signing up Malaika to do commercials.<ref>{{cite news|last=Himatsingka|first=Anuradha|title=New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=24 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Emami signs up Malaika 'Munni' Arora to endorse Zandu Balm|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-12-14/news/27587800_1_zandu-balm-arbaaz-khan-productions-emami-director-mohan-goenka|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=14 December 2010}}</ref>

===Public Interest Litigations seeking ban===

In December 2010, a [[Public Interest Litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Lucknow]] bench of the [[Allahabad High Court]], with the petitioner asking for a ban of the song, claiming it was "indecent" and "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=PIL demands ban on Munni Badnaam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawani|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/123107/pil-demands-ban-munni-badnaam.html|accessdate=21 December 2011|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=23 December 2010}}</ref> Another person also filed a lawsuit in a Sessions court in [[Mumbai]] objecting to the use of the word "[[Hindustan]]" in the lyrics of the raunchy song. The film got a [[Central Board of Film Certification#Current certificates|U/A]] rating from the [[Censor board of India]] and was released without any cuts in the song, but the word "Hindustan" in the song was changed to "Policeistan" to avoid any further controversy.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhattacharya|first=Roshmila|title=‘There was nothing derogatory in Munni...’|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Interviews/There-was-nothing-derogatory-in-Munni/Article1-598426.aspx|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=10 September 2010}}</ref>

==Accolades==
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|-
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| [[Mirchi Music Award for Song of The Year|Song of The Year]]
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|-
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Female Vocalist of The Year|Female Vocalist of The Year]]
| [[Mamta Sharma]] and [[Aishwarya Nigam|Aishwarya]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Music Composer of The Year|Music Composer of The Year]]
| [[Jatin–Lalit|Lalit Pandit]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year|Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year]]
| Mamta Sharma
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Item Song of the Year
| -
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Song Recording
| Abani Tanti
| {{nom}}
|}

==Sequel==
In the movie ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', "Munni Badnaam Hui" has a sequel — "Pandeyjee Seeti Mare" — featuring [[Malaika Arora]] with the heroine of the film ''[[Sonakshi Sinha]]''. There is another item song named "Fevicol Se" featuring [[Kareena Kapoor|Kareena Kapoor Khan]] and [[Salman Khan]].

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Dabangg}}

[[Category:Hindi film songs]]
[[Category:2010 songs]]
[[Category:Pop-folk songs]]
[[Category:Indian songs]]
[[Category:Music videos featuring Salman Khan]]

Revision as of 06:12, 8 March 2019

"Munni badnaam hui"
Song by Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya Nigam
from the album Dabangg
LanguageHindi
Released6 August 2010 (2010-08-06)
Genre
Length5:07
LabelT-Series
Composer(s)Lalit Pandit
Producer(s)

"Munni badnaam hui" (lit.'Munni was defamed') is a song from the 2010 Bollywood film Dabangg featuring Malaika Arora along with Sonu Sood and Salman Khan. The song is sung by Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya Nigam, with music by Lalit Pandit.[1] Mamta Sharma won the Filmfare award for best female playback singer for this song, while Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit won the Filmfare award for best music director in the 56th Filmfare Awards 2011.[2]

Due to its popularity, Malaika (and the song itself) was frequently compared to actress Katrina Kaif and her item number "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the 2010 movie Tees Maar Khan.

Influences

Director of Dabangg Abhinav Kashyap stated that the song was inspired by his childhood memories of the folk Bhojpuri song "Ladka Badnaam Hua" Umer Shareef's song from the Pakistani movie Mr. Charlie.[3]

Music video

Reception

The reception by the public and critics was generally positive. Devesh Sharma of Filmfare noted the song's raunchy nature and praised it for its tempo, at the same time criticizing its "nonsensical" lyrics.[4] Atta Khan of Planet Bollywood said "... expect it to explode with Mallaika's entrance on the big screen and chances are, after watching that you may enjoy it..."[5]

"Munni Badnaam Hui" was referred to in many political situations, to varying effects. In October 2010, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi played a pun on the song to criticize his opposition party, the Indian National Congress.[6] It was one of many other popular terms used to criticize the 2010 Commonwealth Games and its organization.[7]

Munni vs. Sheila

After the song "Sheila Ki Jawani" featuring Katrina Kaif was released, parallels were drawn between Katrina and Malaika, as well as between the item numbers, in what was popularly known as the "Munni vs Sheila" debate.[7][8][9] Subsequently, newspapers reported increased rivalry between the two actors, which was supposedly highlighted by various incidents. The two were invited to perform their respective numbers at parties and other occasions, adding to the rivalry.[10][11]

Controversies

Lawsuit by Emami

The popular product by Emami, a pain relieving balm called Zandu Balm is referred to at various times in the song. Emami filed a lawsuit against Arbaaz Khan, the producer of the movie for trademark misuse, but subsequently reached an out of court settlement with the producer. Emami then utilized the popularity of the song to advertise the Zandu Balm brand by signing up Malaika to do commercials.[12][13]

Public Interest Litigations seeking ban

In December 2010, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, with the petitioner asking for a ban of the song, claiming it was "indecent" and "immoral".[14] Another person also filed a lawsuit in a Sessions court in Mumbai objecting to the use of the word "Hindustan" in the lyrics of the raunchy song. The film got a U/A rating from the Censor board of India and was released without any cuts in the song, but the word "Hindustan" in the song was changed to "Policeistan" to avoid any further controversy.[15]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
3rd Mirchi Music Awards Song of The Year - Won [16][17]
Female Vocalist of The Year Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya Won
Music Composer of The Year Lalit Pandit Nominated
Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year Mamta Sharma Won
Best Item Song of the Year - Won
Best Song Recording Abani Tanti Nominated

Sequel

In the movie Dabangg 2, "Munni Badnaam Hui" has a sequel — "Pandeyjee Seeti Mare" — featuring Malaika Arora with the heroine of the film Sonakshi Sinha. There is another item song named "Fevicol Se" featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Salman Khan.

References

  1. ^ Ganguly, Prithwish (29 January 2011). "Dabangg sweeps Mirchi Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  2. ^ "56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners list". Bollywood World. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  3. ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (11 October 2010). "Dabangg: Munni Badnam Hui copy of Pakistani song Ladka Badnaam Hua". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  4. ^ Sharma, Devesh (6 August 2010). "Dabangg". Filmfare. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  5. ^ Khan, Atta. "Review". Planet Bollywood. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  6. ^ Joshi, Harish (18 October 2011). "Cong paid heavy price for using CBI, says Modi". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Jokes in the time of a floundering Games". Sify Sports. 25 September 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  8. ^ Nagpaul-D'Souza, Dipti (26 December 2010). "Munni vs Sheila: The way of the 'Item Bomb'". Indian Express. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  9. ^ Wangoo, Anupama (26 December 2011). "Sheila steals Munni's thunder". Times of India. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  10. ^ Kapoor, Reena (16 July 2011). "An end to this 'Kat' fight". The Asian Age. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  11. ^ "Munni-Sheila battle heats up". Mid-Day. 4 December 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  12. ^ Himatsingka, Anuradha (24 September 2010). "New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam". The Economic Times. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  13. ^ "Emami signs up Malaika 'Munni' Arora to endorse Zandu Balm". The Economic Times. 14 December 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  14. ^ "PIL demands ban on Munni Badnaam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawani". Deccan Herald. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
  15. ^ Bhattacharya, Roshmila (10 September 2010). "'There was nothing derogatory in Munni...'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  16. ^ "Nominees - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010". 30 January 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  17. ^ "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)