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"'''Munni Badnaam Hui'''" ({{lit|Munni | "'''Munni Badnaam Hui'''" ({{lit|Munni is defamed}}) is a song from the soundtrack album of the 2010 [[Hindi film]] ''[[Dabangg]]'', featuring [[Malaika Arora]], [[Sonu Sood]] and [[Salman Khan]]. The song is sung by [[Mamta Sharma]] and [[Aishwarya Nigam]], with music by [[Lalit Pandit]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ganguly|first=Prithwish|title=Dabangg sweeps Mirchi Awards|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-29/news-interviews/28369108_1_mirchi-music-awards-indian-music-mamta-sharma|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104213838/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-29/news-interviews/28369108_1_mirchi-music-awards-indian-music-mamta-sharma|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2014|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 January 2011}}</ref> [[Mamta Sharma]] won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer#2010s|Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] for this song, while Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director#2010s|Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]] in the [[56th Filmfare Awards]] 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners list|url=http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/56th-filmfare-awards-2011-winners-list-113937.html|publisher=Bollywood World|accessdate=12 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122144319/http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/56th-filmfare-awards-2011-winners-list-113937.html|archive-date=22 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Due to its popularity, Malaika | Due to its popularity, Malaika and the song itself were frequently compared to actress [[Katrina Kaif]] and her item number "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" from the film ''[[Tees Maar Khan (2010 film)|Tees Maar Khan]]'' (2010). | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
The track is said to be inspired by an old [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] [[folk song]] "Launda Badnaam Hua Naseeban Tere Liye". | The track is said to be inspired by an old [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] [[folk song]] "Launda Badnaam Hua Naseeban Tere Liye". It was also alleged that it was inspired from the Pakistani song "Ladka Badnaam Hua", from the film ''[[Mr. Charlie]]'' (1992).<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dabangg-Shame-Shame/articleshow/6722958.cms?referral=PM |title=Dabangg: Shame! Shame! |last=Dasgupta |first=Priyanka |date=11 October 2010 |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 October 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303063235/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dabangg-Shame-Shame/articleshow/6722958.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=3 March 2018}}</ref> Director Abhinav Kashyap denied the latter and accepted using the folk song saying that he, being from [[Uttar Pradesh]], was familiar with the song since childhood, so he suggested the very song to be improvised and rephrased to fit the film's requirement.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Folk-inspiration-for-Munni-Badnaam/articleshow/6564833.cms?referral=PM |title=Folk inspiration for Munni Badnaam |last=Kamra |first=Diksha |date=16 September 2010 |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 September 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210081602/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Folk-inspiration-for-Munni-Badnaam/articleshow/6564833.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=10 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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===Munni vs. Sheila=== | ===Munni vs. Sheila=== | ||
After the song "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" featuring [[Katrina Kaif]] was released, parallels were drawn between Katrina and Malaika, as well as between the item numbers, in what was popularly known as the "Munni vs Sheila" debate.<ref name=Sify/><ref>{{cite news|last=Nagpaul-D'Souza|first=Dipti|title=Munni vs Sheila: The way of the 'Item Bomb'|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/munni-vs-sheila-the-way-of-the-item-bomb/729468/1|accessdate=22 December 2011|newspaper=Indian Express|date=26 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wangoo|first=Anupama|title=Sheila steals Munni's thunder |url= | After the song "[[Sheila Ki Jawani]]" featuring [[Katrina Kaif]] was released, parallels were drawn between Katrina and Malaika, as well as between the item numbers, in what was popularly known as the "Munni vs Sheila" debate.<ref name=Sify/><ref>{{cite news|last=Nagpaul-D'Souza|first=Dipti|title=Munni vs Sheila: The way of the 'Item Bomb'|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/munni-vs-sheila-the-way-of-the-item-bomb/729468/1|accessdate=22 December 2011|newspaper=Indian Express|date=26 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wangoo|first=Anupama|title=Sheila steals Munni's thunder |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Sheila-steals-Munnis-thunder/articleshow/7164852.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701180033/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-26/chandigarh/28217169_1_munni-badnaam-hui-malaika-arora-jawani|url-status=live|archive-date=1 July 2012|access-date=22 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 December 2011}}</ref> Subsequently, news outlets reported increased rivalry between the two actors, which was supposedly highlighted by various incidents. The two were invited to perform their respective numbers at parties and other occasions, adding to the rivalry.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapoor|first=Reena|title=An end to this 'Kat' fight|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/end-kat-fight-138|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Asian Age|date=16 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Munni-Sheila battle heats up|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100162156&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Mid-Day|date=4 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206074900/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100162156&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA|archive-date=6 December 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
===Lawsuit by Emami=== | ===Lawsuit by Emami=== | ||
The popular product by [[Emami]], a pain relieving balm called Zandu Balm is referred to at various times in the song. Emami filed a lawsuit against [[Arbaaz Khan]], the producer of the movie for trademark misuse, but subsequently reached an out of court settlement with the producer. Emami then utilized the popularity of the song to advertise the Zandu Balm brand by signing up Malaika to do commercials.<ref>{{cite news|last=Himatsingka|first=Anuradha|title=New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=24 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Emami signs up Malaika 'Munni' Arora to endorse Zandu Balm|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-12-14/news/27587800_1_zandu-balm-arbaaz-khan-productions-emami-director-mohan-goenka|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=14 December 2010}}</ref> | The popular product by [[Emami]], a pain relieving balm called [[Zandu Realty|Zandu Balm]], is referred to at various times in the song. Emami filed a lawsuit against [[Arbaaz Khan]], the producer of the movie for trademark misuse, but subsequently reached an out of court settlement with the producer. Emami then utilized the popularity of the song to advertise the Zandu Balm brand by signing up Malaika to do commercials.<ref>{{cite news|last=Himatsingka|first=Anuradha|title=New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527150446/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/news/27590436_1_dabangg-song-mohan-goenka-emami|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2012|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=24 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Emami signs up Malaika 'Munni' Arora to endorse Zandu Balm|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-12-14/news/27587800_1_zandu-balm-arbaaz-khan-productions-emami-director-mohan-goenka|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305081421/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-12-14/news/27587800_1_zandu-balm-arbaaz-khan-productions-emami-director-mohan-goenka|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2016|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=14 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
===Public Interest Litigations seeking ban=== | ===Public Interest Litigations seeking ban=== | ||
In December 2010, a [[Public Interest Litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Lucknow]] bench of the [[Allahabad High Court]], with the petitioner asking for a ban of the song, claiming it was "indecent" and "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=PIL demands ban on Munni Badnaam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawani|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/123107/pil-demands-ban-munni-badnaam.html|accessdate=21 December 2011|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=23 December 2010}}</ref> Another person also filed a lawsuit in a Sessions court in [[Mumbai]] objecting to the use of the word "[[Hindustan]]" in the lyrics of the song. The film got a [[Central Board of Film Certification#Current certificates|U/A]] rating from the [[Censor board of India]] and was released without any cuts in the song, but the word "Hindustan" in the song was changed to "Policeistan" to avoid any further controversy.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhattacharya|first=Roshmila|title= | In December 2010, a [[Public Interest Litigation]] (PIL) was filed in the [[Lucknow]] bench of the [[Allahabad High Court]], with the petitioner asking for a ban of the song, claiming it was "indecent" and "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=PIL demands ban on Munni Badnaam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawani|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/123107/pil-demands-ban-munni-badnaam.html|accessdate=21 December 2011|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=23 December 2010}}</ref> Another person also filed a lawsuit in a Sessions court in [[Mumbai]] objecting to the use of the word "[[Hindustan]]" in the lyrics of the song. The film got a [[Central Board of Film Certification#Current certificates|U/A]] rating from the [[Censor board of India]] and was released without any cuts in the song, but the word "Hindustan" in the song was changed to "Policeistan" to avoid any further controversy.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhattacharya|first=Roshmila|title='There was nothing derogatory in Munni...'|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Interviews/There-was-nothing-derogatory-in-Munni/Article1-598426.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125065704/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Interviews/There-was-nothing-derogatory-in-Munni/Article1-598426.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|accessdate=12 January 2012|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> | ||
==Accolades== | ==Accolades== | ||
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==Sequel== | ==Sequel== | ||
In the | In the soundtrack album of the sequel ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', "Munni Badnaam Hui" has a sequel titled "Pandeyjee Seeti Mare" featuring [[Malaika Arora]] with [[Sonakshi Sinha]]. | ||
For the soundtrack of the film ''[[Dabangg 3]]'', Sajid-Wajid recreated the song, titled "Munna Badnaam Hua", which featured [[Warina Hussain]] and [[Salman Khan]] in the music video. The song included a rap segment by [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and was sung by Mamta Sharma and Kamaal Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dabangg 3, Salman Khan, Munna Badnaam Hua, Badshah, Kamaal Khan |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-dabangg-3-song-munna-badnaam-hua-out-salman-khan-drops-audio-of-badshah-ka-rap-chulbul-ki-dabanggayi-3839718/ |access-date=2026-03-20 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| "Munni Badnaam Hui" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya Nigam | |||
| from the album Dabangg | |||
| Language | Hindi | ||
| Released | 20 August 2010 | ||
| Recorded | 2010 | ||
| Genre | |||
| Length | 5:07 | ||
| Label | T-Series | ||
| Composer(s) | Lalit Pandit | ||
| Producer(s) | |||
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"Munni Badnaam Hui" (lit. 'Munni is defamed') is a song from the soundtrack album of the 2010 Hindi film Dabangg, featuring Malaika Arora, Sonu Sood and Salman Khan. The song is sung by Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya Nigam, with music by Lalit Pandit.[1] Mamta Sharma won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for this song, while Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director in the 56th Filmfare Awards 2011.[2]
Due to its popularity, Malaika and the song itself were frequently compared to actress Katrina Kaif and her item number "Sheila Ki Jawani" from the film Tees Maar Khan (2010).
Influence[edit | edit source]
The track is said to be inspired by an old Bhojpuri folk song "Launda Badnaam Hua Naseeban Tere Liye". It was also alleged that it was inspired from the Pakistani song "Ladka Badnaam Hua", from the film Mr. Charlie (1992).[3] Director Abhinav Kashyap denied the latter and accepted using the folk song saying that he, being from Uttar Pradesh, was familiar with the song since childhood, so he suggested the very song to be improvised and rephrased to fit the film's requirement.[4]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The reception by the public and critics was generally positive. Devesh Sharma of Filmfare noted the song's raunchy nature and praised it for its tempo, at the same time criticizing its "nonsensical" lyrics.[5] Atta Khan of Planet Bollywood said "... expect it to explode with Mallaika's entrance on the big screen and chances are, after watching that you may enjoy it..."[6]
"Munni Badnaam Hui" was referred to in many political situations, to varying effects. In October 2010, the Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi played a pun on the song to criticize his opposition party, the Indian National Congress.[7] It was one of many other popular terms used to criticize the 2010 Commonwealth Games and its organization.[8]
Munni vs. Sheila[edit | edit source]
After the song "Sheila Ki Jawani" featuring Katrina Kaif was released, parallels were drawn between Katrina and Malaika, as well as between the item numbers, in what was popularly known as the "Munni vs Sheila" debate.[8][9][10] Subsequently, news outlets reported increased rivalry between the two actors, which was supposedly highlighted by various incidents. The two were invited to perform their respective numbers at parties and other occasions, adding to the rivalry.[11][12]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Lawsuit by Emami[edit | edit source]
The popular product by Emami, a pain relieving balm called Zandu Balm, is referred to at various times in the song. Emami filed a lawsuit against Arbaaz Khan, the producer of the movie for trademark misuse, but subsequently reached an out of court settlement with the producer. Emami then utilized the popularity of the song to advertise the Zandu Balm brand by signing up Malaika to do commercials.[13][14]
Public Interest Litigations seeking ban[edit | edit source]
In December 2010, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, with the petitioner asking for a ban of the song, claiming it was "indecent" and "immoral".[15] Another person also filed a lawsuit in a Sessions court in Mumbai objecting to the use of the word "Hindustan" in the lyrics of the song. The film got a U/A rating from the Censor board of India and was released without any cuts in the song, but the word "Hindustan" in the song was changed to "Policeistan" to avoid any further controversy.[16]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 3rd Mirchi Music Awards | Song of The Year | - | Won | [17][18] |
| Female Vocalist of The Year | Mamta Sharma and Aishwarya | Won | ||
| Music Composer of The Year | Lalit Pandit | Nominated | ||
| Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year | Mamta Sharma | Won | ||
| Best Item Song of the Year | - | Won | ||
| Best Song Recording | Abani Tanti | Nominated |
Sequel[edit | edit source]
In the soundtrack album of the sequel Dabangg 2, "Munni Badnaam Hui" has a sequel titled "Pandeyjee Seeti Mare" featuring Malaika Arora with Sonakshi Sinha.
For the soundtrack of the film Dabangg 3, Sajid-Wajid recreated the song, titled "Munna Badnaam Hua", which featured Warina Hussain and Salman Khan in the music video. The song included a rap segment by Badshah and was sung by Mamta Sharma and Kamaal Khan.[19]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ganguly, Prithwish (29 January 2011). "Dabangg sweeps Mirchi Awards". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "56th Filmfare Awards 2011 winners list". Bollywood World. Archived from the original on 22 January 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Priyanka (11 October 2010). "Dabangg: Shame! Shame!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ↑ Kamra, Diksha (16 September 2010). "Folk inspiration for Munni Badnaam". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ↑ Sharma, Devesh (21 August 2010). "Dabangg". Filmfare. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Khan, Atta. "Review". Planet Bollywood. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Joshi, Harish (18 October 2011). "Cong paid heavy price for using CBI, says Modi". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Jokes in the time of a floundering Games". Sify Sports. 25 September 2010. Archived from the original on 1 October 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Nagpaul-D'Souza, Dipti (26 December 2010). "Munni vs Sheila: The way of the 'Item Bomb'". Indian Express. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ↑ Wangoo, Anupama (26 December 2011). "Sheila steals Munni's thunder". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Kapoor, Reena (16 July 2011). "An end to this 'Kat' fight". The Asian Age. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "Munni-Sheila battle heats up". Mid-Day. 4 December 2010. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ Himatsingka, Anuradha (24 September 2010). "New Zandu Balm ad to encash popularity of Dabangg's song Munni badnaam". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "Emami signs up Malaika 'Munni' Arora to endorse Zandu Balm". The Economic Times. 14 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "PIL demands ban on Munni Badnaam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawani". Deccan Herald. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ↑ Bhattacharya, Roshmila (10 September 2010). "'There was nothing derogatory in Munni...'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Nominees - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010". 30 January 2011. Archived from the original on 30 January 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ↑ "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2010".
- ↑ "Dabangg 3, Salman Khan, Munna Badnaam Hua, Badshah, Kamaal Khan". www.india.com. Retrieved 20 March 2026.