Blue eyes hypnotize teri krti hai mainu.. I swear choti dress mein bomb lagdi mainu..glossy lips ..uff ye tricks baby lagdi hai killer ..o ye o ye katal kre tera bomb figure.
Kudi kehndi baby pehla jaguar le lavo..phir jinha marzi pyaar le lavo.
Tu paisa paisa krti hai..un paise pr kyu marti hai..ek baat mujhe btla de tu...main baarish krdu paiso ki jo tu ho jaye meri!!
Mainu lehnga laede mehnga tu marjaneya....
Tu cheez badi hai mast mast
You must have heard these songs and shook a leg, but have you ever wondered about the lyrics of these songs and how do they impact women? One thing these songs have in common is that they are sexist and nasty. How they effortlessly objectify the woman and portray a stereotypical one! If we dig deeper, we'll find ourselves groaning at so-called beloved Bollywood tunes. Let’s look at some of these songs.
‘Sheher Ki Ladki’ clearly dismisses the idea of consent. According to this song, yes means yes, and no means yes! Badshah takes sexism to a new level by describing a woman's body as difficult to avoid examining and the regret of not being able to touch it as if the body was designed solely for the purpose of the male gaze. I'm not sure why it's necessary to describe a city girl; couldn't she simply be herself?
'Ek Chumma' does nothing except promoting stalking and eve-teasing, and the worst part is that the creepy stalker is eventually blessed by the girl's love. Why is it so? Why is it that major concerns like stalking and eve-teasing are a source of entertainment? The song depicts needy characters who demand a kiss in return for saving a girl from the goons. Should all good work be done under the guise of a reward? It concludes with the female winking and smiling at the stalker, encouraging the male character to continue his actions as though she is loving the attention.
‘Tu Cheez Hain Badi Mast' diminishes a woman's physique to a mast cheez, and she becomes more appealing as a result of her unattainability. What a disgrace it is to incorporate such a song among the classic music of Hindi songs! Previously, ladies were compared to flowers; presently, they are supplanted with zandu balm, fevicol, and other pharmaceuticals. We've all heard instances of creepy people using this music, and we've all felt the uneasiness that comes with it.
‘Paisa paisa karti hain’, ‘Mainu lehnga laede mehnga tu marjaneya’ highlights women as gold diggers whose happiness is centered on materialistic goods and their emotions can be easily influenced by money. It showcases women dating wealthy men to meet their materialistic wants; ladies expect automobiles, clothes, and jewelry in exchange for the love they bestow. It promotes society to create an idea of women dating just for the sake of spending their partner’s money even though the reality is the opposite. Dating is more about finding a companion and sharing a relationship than it is about money.
Such songs not only ruin the societal perception of women but also hinders the progress of a modern woman. They expose the deep-seated misogyny in society and target women. They make society question a woman’s intention and bars her in unnecessary limits. Many times, a woman's self-esteem is also shattered since she is expected to keep her physique according to their ideals or else she isn't attractive. The emphasis should be on body positivity and embracing all sizes rather than supporting one body type.
This is not the end of the list; who knows what the futuristic tunes have in store. Wrapping sexist songs in catchy rhythms and music doesn’t give the license to ignore such lyrics! We should be aware of the lyrics before being mesmerized by them. If the music industry isn’t changing, we should raise voices against such songs.
Written by: Paridhi Sharma
Research credits: Sahej
Image credits: Anshika
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