Dhagala Lagali Kala

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"Dhagala Lagali Kala"
Song by Mahendra Kapoor, Usha Mangeshkar
from the album Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya
LanguageMarathi
Released1978
Genre
Length5:25
Label Saregama India Limited
Composer(s) Raamlaxman
Lyricist(s) Dada Kondke
Producer(s) Raamlaxman [2]
Music video
Dhagala Lagali Kala – Lyrical video on YouTube

"Dhagala Lagali Kala" [a] is a famous Marathi dance number from the soundtrack of Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya. Sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Usha Mangeshkar, the song was originally performed by Dada Kondke, [3] who also wrote the lyrics, with music composed by Raamlaxman. The track features Dada Kondke and Usha Chavan. It is known for its double entendre lyrics, became a huge hit and remains a well-known dance anthem. [4]

Contents

Development

The inspiration for the song struck Dada Kondke during a hunting expedition in the Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary. [5]

He observed a solitary black cloud in the sky, which began to release a light drizzle. The tranquil scene and the rhythmic sound of the rain inspired him to write the song, capturing the serene atmosphere and the gentle fall of the rain. [5]

Other versions

A remix version of the song with the same title was featured in Dream Girl , starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Riteish Deshmukh (in a guest appearance). [6] [7] The remix, composed by the Meet Bros, who also provided vocals alongside Mika Singh and Jyotica Tangri, was part of the film's soundtrack. [8]

However, the situation escalated when Saregama India, the copyright holder of the original song, filed a petition against the version used in Dream Girl. As a result, the Delhi High Court imposed restrictions on the film's makers, prohibiting them from using any part of the original track. The court further ordered the removal of the promotional song, "Dhagala Lagali Kala," from all digital platforms due to copyright violations. [9]

The song also remade in 2001 in Telugu film Murari as "Dum Dum Dum", sung by Shankar Mahadevan and written by Veturi.

Notes

  1. The song is also referred to as "Var Dhagala Lagali Kala" or in its longer version, "Var Dhagala Lagali Kala Pani Themb Themb Gala."

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