Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Zandu Balm Conundrum

Recently a song from the movie Dabaang is making waves. However, many people are confused about a particular line in the song. It goes like this

 'Munni Badnam hui, darling tere liye
Mein Zandu Balm hui, darling tere liye'

A lot of people are asking the question as to what does the 2nd line mean. While it may seem to be an illogical line, added to build rhyme (and probably controversy), I believe that this is one of the finest examples of poetry in recent times. If you don't believe me, here I have tried to give a few interpretations to the question "What does, 'Mein Zandu Balm Hui' mean?" Clearly, these are only a few that my meager intellectual faculties could conjure up. A more evolved analysis could lead to a few more interpretations to this immensely deep concept

Mein Zandu Balm Hui can be interpreted at various levels
  1. At the literal level, the poet (that's mallika arora khan) wants to metamorphize into an ointment for her beau
  2. At the figurative level, the poet wishes cure to cure all pains of her beau like an ointment would
  3. At the socioeconomic level, it again shows the power to the free markets... the harried person seeks a cure for all his pains and has it ready in the light of a dancing hot poet for some cash... demand-supply at work
  4. At the psychological level, this speaks of the poets desire to go to any lengths to impress a special someone, probably reflective of a deprived childhood or parenting issues
  5. At the medicinal level, it eulogizes the amazing healing properties of the Zandu Balm
  6. At the theosophical level, it again brings to fore the power of faith. Faith in Zandu Balm is a cure for all pains, a la faith in the almighty.
So as you can see, this line is very deep poetry which could have many connotations. One should not dismiss it as cheap, footage inducing lyrics alone. Next time you hear the song, give it some more respect and admire the depth of the poets statements. And do remember this analysis of mine!

6 comments:

  1. Such talent in my own house.... and I wasnt aware of it? Pity! AB the Gulzars and Swanand Kirkires of the world - owe you one BIG time!

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  2. Ali for this Zandu Balm is going to send you a year full quota of Zandu Balm, may all your pains rest in peace! Amen!

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  3. Zabarbast interpretation ! Awesome ! Kudos to Bawa ..... Partho

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  4. Quite a profound interpretation. Although you conveniently missed out on the most vital angle- The Commercial Level!
    Make cheap catchy numbers and make'em sell to the masses!

    How simple IS that. Sigh.

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