Arjan Vailly: Story and meaning behind Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal's chartbuster song

Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal has been unstoppable at the box office despite garnering average reviews from the critics and audience. Even the songs from the film have been topping the music charts, especially Arjan Vailly which is based on Kapoor's character Ranvijay Singh Balbir. However, do you know the meaning and the story behind the song? If not, then here we are to decode the hit track for you.

The story behind the track Arjan Vailly

Sung by Bhupinder Babbal and composed by Manan Bhardwaj for Animal, the song is made on Dhadi-Vaar. The song pays tribute to the legendary Sikh warrior Arjan Singh Nalwa also known as Arjan Vailly. Penned by Punjabi folk artist Kuldeep Manak, Arjan Vailly is a song about pride, patriotism, bravery and resilience. It is like a war cry.

Who was Arjan Sing Nalva aka Arjan Vailly

Arjan was the son of Hari Singh Nalwa, the Commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj in the 19th century, the army of the Sikh Empire. He hailed from the village of Kaunke near Jagroan, which is near present-day Ludhiana, Punjab. Arjan along with his brother Jawahir Singh Nalwa courageously fought for the sovereignty of the Sikh State against the advancing British expansionism, following the death of his father Hari Singh.

What is the meaning of the track Arjan Vailly?

The first line of the song "Ho Khade Vich Dang Khadke, Othe Ho Gayi Ladayi Bhari" means there's a big fight going on in the crowd.

The meaning of the most popular line from the song Arjan Vailly "Arjan Vailly ne Pair Jod Ke Gandasi Maari" is Arjan Vailly hit the axe by joining his feet with full force.

Takuye gandanse chaviya Kehte khadak paiyan kirpana - all weapons including the kirpana were used in the fight, they say

Oh Sana Wangu Jatt Bhirhde, Sakhi Sukh Na Disse Bhagwana - the Jatts are fighting like oxes and there's no sign of peace

O Leero Leer Ho Jaugi, Kehnde Bachno Di Phulkari - The fight is so intense that no one will be spared. It is feared that Bachno's dupatta will be ripped to shreds

Mundiyan De Singg Fass Gaye, Ve Koi Nitroo Vadenve Khani -  Singhs are fighting like bulls and their horns are entangled. Now, only the worthy opponenent will prevail

Dharti de khoon dhooleya ve Jiveh tidhke kade jo paani - The blood is flowing like water from a broken pot

O Shera wangu yaar kadke Pehli yaar se jinneh de yaari - Their friends meanwhile are standing by their side like lions

Ho chaaron passe raula pe gaya jado maareya gandasa hath jod ke - When hits the axe with his hands together with full force, it causes an uproar among people

Khoon de tarale chal de Thaale set leni tona nu marod ke - The blood is pouring out like a waterfall as he grabs his opponents with throat and twists them
Sher jeha rohb jatt da Thalle rakh da police sarkaari - He is unafraid like a lion and keeps the Police and government under his feet

Here, Arjan Vailly is being referred to as a metaphor for Ranbir's character who is seen in a bloodied shirt carrying an axe in his hands.