Tunak Tunak Dhun by Daler Mehndi is a classic Punjabi number. In late 90s, Daler Mehndi was told that all his songs were becoming popular because he had women in the videos. So Daler Mehdi made 'Tunak Tunak Dhun', a song in which he is the only character in the video. He is dressed in multiple colors. The song turned out to be his most popular song ever! This story is narrated in this Wikipedia article.

One line in the song enraptures me: "Duniya Yara Rang Birangi, Na E Bhedi Na E Changi". It means: "My friend, this world is a medley of colors, it is neither good nor bad". This simple line summarizes the culmination of spiritual journeys.

The rest of the song is an invitation by Daler Mehdi to his "special friend", convincing her to dance and rejoice with him.. to celebrate! That's what life is about. Joy! Time flies quickly before you realize it. So no regrets. Simply enjoy every moment. Tunak Tunak Dhun! Tunak Tunak Dhun! :)

One reason I like this song is that the multi-colored character in the song is just like me with all of my personalities put together :) I am a bright jewel that radiates by itself. When you play with a jewel in your palm, there's a sparkle here and a sparkle there, no matter which way you look!

Some more songs with similar spirit: Main Hoon Jhum Jhum Jhum Jhum Jhumroo (1961, Jhumroo) — Bhaage Re Man (2004, Chameli) — Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1957, Nau Do Gyarah).

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