Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna
Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna (transl. Apply Mehndi) is a popular 1995 Hindi song from Bollywood movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan.[1][2]
Composition
The song which Shahrukh Khan is portrayed on-screen singing during the completion of Indian pre-wedding rituals in film, it is said to be one of India's best-known wedding and pre-wedding songs.[3] This song was so popular that it played in the medley of Mujhse Dosti Karoge.
Credits
Singer - Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Lyricist - Anand Bakshi
Label - Saregama India Ltd.
Director - Aditya Chopra
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Reception
The song was picturised in a film sequence showing wedding celebration with film's cast. Even after two decades of its release, it remains one of the most popular songs played on Indian Wedding rituals mostly in North India. It is song from one of the best selling soundtrack album.
Film/Documentary on Song
A Bhojpuri Film titled same as of song was made. A documentary was released with director getting inspired from film and songs as well as all characters.[4]
References
- "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Songs Download | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Songs MP3 Free Online - Hungama". www.hungama.com. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna (From "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"), retrieved 28 March 2019
- mredlich21 (11 October 2017). "DDLJ Part 31: A Song and Dance of Women". dontcallitbollywood. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- G, Lakshmi; hi (10 May 2018). "Director Natashja Rathore Explores the Lasting Appeal of 'DDLJ'". The Teal Mango. Retrieved 28 March 2019.