From movie: Retro

Maar Ka Kahla Song Lyrics

  • Singers: Raqueeb Alam
  • Lyricist: Raqueeb Alam

ஆண்: பூச் கே நா பாபு மார்கா கஹலா
கிராம வாலா தோபி பச்சாட் கா கஹலா ரே

ஆண்: போலோ
பூச் கே நா பாபு மார்கா கஹலா
கிராம வாலா தோபி
ஹான் கிராம வாலா தோபி
கிராம வாலா தோபி பச்சாட் கா கஹலா ரே

ஆண்: பூச் கே நா பாபு மார்கா கஹலா
கிராம வாலா தோபி பச்சாட் கா கஹலா ரே

ஆண்: போலோ
பூச் கே நா பாபு மார்கா கஹலா
கிராம வாலா தோபி
ஹான் கிராம வாலா தோபி
கிராம வாலா தோபி பச்சாட் கா கஹலா ரே

Male : Pooch ke na babu maar ka kahala
Gaon wala dhobi pachhad ka kahala re

Male :Bolo
Pooch ke na babu maar ka kahala
Gaon wala dhobi
Haan gaon wala dhobi
Gaon wala dhobi pachhad ka kahala re

Male : Pooch ke na babu maar ka kahala
Gaon wala dhobi pachhad ka kahala re

Male : Bolo
Pooch ke na babu maar ka kahala
Gaon wala dhobi
Haan gaon wala dhobi
Gaon wala dhobi pachhad ka kahala re

Male: Don’t ask, dear, what they are saying,
The village washerman is saying from behind.

Male: Say it!
Don’t ask, dear, what they are saying,
The village washerman,
Yes, the village washerman,
The village washerman is saying from behind.

Male: Don’t ask, dear, what they are saying,
The village washerman is saying from behind.

Male: Say it!
Don’t ask, dear, what they are saying,
The village washerman,
Yes, the village washerman,
The village washerman is saying from behind.

Meaning of the song

Maar Ka Kahla captures a raw, rustic, and confrontational energy, rooted in traditional folk idioms and the vernacular of physical combat. Delivered with playful swagger and high-spirited defiance, the track evokes the atmosphere of an earthy village arena or street showdown. Rather than portraying genuine malice, the song adopts a boastful and energetic mood, celebrating dominance, resilience, and muscular bravado. The central imagery draws upon the famous traditional Indian wrestling throw, the washerman's slam, colorfully comparing a decisive defeat of an opponent to the vigorous thrashing of laundry against a washing stone. This rural metaphor emphasizes sheer physical force and down-to-earth practicality. Interspersed with vocal exhortations urging spectators to witness and affirm the spectacle, the rhythm fosters a dynamic, interactive call-and-response ambiance. Ultimately, the piece blends traditional rustic athleticism with catchy rhythmic punch, framing contest and victory through deeply ingrained North Indian folk motifs rendered for dramatic effect.

Difficult words and phrases

  • பூச் கே (Pooch ke): Having asked or inquired; from the Hindi/Bhojpuri root word for questioning.
  • பாபு (Babu): A colloquial term of address denoting sir, gentleman, or respected friend.
  • மார் (Maar): A strike, beating, or physical thrashing.
  • கஹலா (Kahala): Is known as or is referred to in vernacular speech.
  • கிராம வாலா (Gaon wala): A person belonging to a village; a rustic local.
  • தோபி (Dhobi): A traditional washerman.
  • பச்சாட் (Pachhad): A slam or throw to the ground, especially in reference to traditional Indian wrestling moves.
  • போலோ (Bolo): An imperative meaning 'speak up' or 'say it'.