Published 15:12 IST, May 9th 2020
Raj Kapoor's 'Bol Radha Bol' song rendered in Arabic version, netizens say 'superb'
A video of Raj Kapoor's 'Bol Radha Bol' song being rendered in Arabic version is doing the rounds. Netizens said it was 'superb' and even Onir loved it.
- Entertainment News
- 3 min read
The reach of Indian films has often been witnessed in various parts of the world. Be it Raj Kapoor’s fame in Russia, Rajinikanth’s following in Malaysia and other countries or Aamir Khan’s popularity in China, Indian films and its actors have been lapped by audiences across the globe. And it’s not just films, even the songs transcends boundaries and are often rendered in different ways, often by those who do not understand Hindi.
In a latest instance, an evergreen track being rendered in Arabic is doing the rounds on the Internet. The track was the iconic Bol Radha Bol from the 1964 film Sangam.
A lead singer and his group of performers first croon to the Mukesh song in Hindi. The video also features subtitles when the song is being performed in Hindi, before the artists switch to Arabic. Not just the energry of the singers, the performers were aided by an impressive set comprising of traditional instruments like harmonium, tabla and sitar.
Watch the video here:
Netizens loved the particular version and termed it ‘goosembumps stuff’, ‘superb’ and more.
Director Onir was also among those who was impressed and termed it ‘wow.’
The song was picturised on the legendary Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala. The track was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and the album features numerous other hits like Dost Dost Na Raha, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, Main Kya Karoon Ram and more. The film was one of the many successes that Raj Kapoor delivered as an actor-filmmaker in that era.
Updated 15:12 IST, May 9th 2020