My this Kolaveri, Kolaveri, Kolaveri Di!
“Did you hear ‘Kolaveri?'” I asked.
“Oh yes of course! Hmmm….Lulu burst out singing….
Distance’la Moon’nu Moon’nu Moon’nu
Color’ru White’tu White’tu
Background Night’tu Night’tu
Night’tu Color’ru Black’ku
…..What a craze! Everybody is singing this song.” Lulu said.
“Why so you think it is so popular?” I asked.
“Hmmm…Letmme think’ku think’ku think’ku, Ille says’su brain’nu!” Lulu
“Ha ha! Search answers, my dear Lulu. Search. There must be some answer hidden in the psyche of people. People are experiencing Kolaveri, the murderous rage. Hmmm….Has it become popular because people felt Kolaveri when Sachin missed his century?”
“Oh No! No way!!” Lulu shot back.
“Is it because Sharad Pawar was given a slap?” I gave a possible explanation.
“Ha! No, certainly not. Not even Pune felt the Kolaveri when he was hit!”
“Is it because rising prices?” I asked.
“Hmmm….”
“Is it because it is Nov 26 today and we are reminded of the Terrorist attack?”
“Old story.”
“Oh, come on, what is it then? Is it because you have not seen a good movie in the last three months?”
“Forget it.” Lulu dismissed my suggestion.
“Then what is it, Lulu?” I asked visibly annoyed. “There are newspaper articles analysing this popularity. Tell me why, what makes it so popular. It must have something to do with the murderous rage, or Kolaveri, people are feeling.”
“Just sing the song, it’s fun, you idiot! Don’t intellectualise everything. Why this Kolaveri, kolaveri, kolaveri di…”.
Vivek
what a perfect way to put forth the actual thoughts!
Loved the post,as usual 🙂
🙂 simple n to the point,we don't really need to scrutinize everything!!
I feel it became popular because of the viral marketing techniques applied, FB of course was the best way to popularise with the 'Like' and 'share' buttons. But yes I do agree some things are meant for pure fun, scrutiny only dilutes it.
"Why this Kolaveri, kolaveri, kolaveri Di?"
Thanks Scribby, Yams and Papori.
Vivek
I think the 'murderous rage' is rather enjoyable in this song…same thoughts but without the anger 🙂
Hello Sir..Wonderful post as usual.. 🙂
However, I also feel that this song became popular because of the beautiful and unpolished lyrics..People are bored of the usual stuff 🙂
खाली पिली चोरापोरी ,
पैसे खाउ खबरदारी,
काळ्या पैश्यावर कव्हर गोरी गोरी
चोरांच्या हातात साध्या माणसाची दोरी ,
आभ्यास न करता , सगळी टपोरी ,
प्रत्येक मंत्र्याला गाडी नवी कोरी ,
बाई म्हणून बेल मागणारी कानी मोरी ,
वनराईतून होते कशी भूखंडाची चोरी ,
तुमच्या आमच्या आकांक्षांची उडवली लगोरी
कोड्ग्यांचा राग राग करून थकले तरी मी
का ग कोलावारी, कोलावारी , कोलावारी दि …. ?
Sir, love you way of expressing thoughts, and Lulu is a cutest bird i have ever come across.
With your kind permission, may i add you blog in my BLOG ROLL Pls?
mass hit song of this year
for more info — http://kolaveridi.net/
Wont be surprised if this post becomes an all time hit on your blog ! Anything about Kolaveri is indeed a murderous rage these days !
🙂
Loved this post-u…
Fantastic one. Love Lulu and your conversations with him. And love his practical answers. He is indeed one of a kind. 🙂
🙂 some things just don't need reason! and life is made up of many, many moments like that!
This certainly worth it, man. But many would disagree.
Oh I loved this post….ofcourse mainly because I'm very fond of lulu;-D
I dont like or dislike the song but can easily see why people take to it but my husband just hates it period and I didnt know how to react. But I do now…superb really;-D
Hi Sir
Liked the post.
The popularity of Kolaveri is a classic example of snowballing effect experienced quite often in popular media. It is basically a combination of good music with marketing and some luck !