Zingaat
| "Zingaat" | |
|---|---|
 Official song cover | |
| Single by Ajay-Atul | |
| from the album Sairat | |
| Language | Marathi |
| Released | April 14, 2016 |
| Studio | Sony Scoring Stage, Culver City, California[1] |
| Length | 3:52 |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| Songwriter(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Composer(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Producer(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Music video | |
| Zingaat on YouTube | |
"Zingaat" is an Indian Marathi-language song from the 2016 film Sairat, directed by Nagraj Manjule. Composed and written by the musical duo Ajay-Atul, the song became a cultural phenomenon in India, known for its high-energy beats and catchy rhythm.[2] It is performed by Ajay Gogavale and Atul Gogavale and has garnered over 450 million views on YouTube as of June 2021, making it the most-watched Marathi song on the platform.[3] The song's popularity led to its adaptation in other Indian languages, including Hindi for the 2018 film Dhadak and Kannada for the 2017 film Manasu Mallige.[4]
Production
[edit]"Zingaat" was recorded at the Sony Scoring Stage in Culver City, California, featuring an orchestra of 66 musicians. The production included a 45-piece string section, a 13-piece brass section, six woodwind instruments, a six-piece horn section, three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, and a harp, conducted by Mark Graham.[5] According to The Times of India, no choreographer was assigned, and the actors, including Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru, were encouraged to dance freely as they would to an energetic track, resulting in a raw and authentic performance.[6]
Lyrics and themes
[edit]The lyrics of "Zingaat," written by Ajay-Atul, celebrate the exuberance of young love and carefree joy. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in described the song as "one of the greatest earworms ever composed," noting its "difficult-to-translate lyrics that speak of the raucous joys of young love" and its fusion of traditional drums with a brass section. The Marathi lyrics, such as "Urat hoti dhad dhad lali galavar ali" and "Jhalay zing zing zing zing zing zing zingat," are playful and rhythmic, enhancing the song’s danceability.[7]
Reception
[edit]Upon its release, "Zingaat" became a nationwide sensation, played at festivals, weddings, and social gatherings across India.[2] Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India praised its catchy tune, stating, "High on beats, this catchy tune is impossible to stop humming and it's sure to be a hit on the dance floor soon enough."[8]
As of June 2021, the official music video for "Zingaat" had amassed over 450 million views on YouTube.[9][3]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Playback Singer – Male | Ajay–Atul | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Best Choreography | Nagraj Manjule | Nominated |
Adaptations
[edit]Hindi version (Dhadak, 2018)
[edit]The Hindi remake of Sairat, titled Dhadak and directed by Shashank Khaitan, featured a version of "Zingaat" with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Performed by Ajay Gogavale and Atul Gogavale, the song was released on June 27, 2018, and choreographed by Farah Khan.[4][12] However, some fans felt the Hindi version lacked the "desi flavor" of the original Marathi track.[13]
Kannada version (Manasu Mallige, 2017)
[edit]The song was adapted for the Kannada remake of Sairat, titled Manasu Mallige. Retitled "Ayyayyappo," it was composed by Ajay-Atul with lyrics by Yogaraj Bhat.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Pawar, Yogesh. "'Sairat' first Indian film to record music at Hollywood". DNA India. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Watch: Across the country, zingy 'Zingaat' from 'Sairat' is getting audiences dancing in the aisles". Scroll.in. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Zee Music Company's album 'Sairat' crosses 1.2 billion views". exchange4media. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Dhadak song Zingaat release Highlights: Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter burn the dance floor". The Indian Express. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ ""झालं झिंग झिंग झिंगाट" गाण्याचा 'असा'ही विक्रम; जाणून घ्या अजय-अतुल जोडीची कमाल". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 25 January 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "5 Things you should know about the original Zingaat". The Times of India. 27 June 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ a b Ramnath, Nandini (20 November 2017). "Picture the song: The infectious 'Zingaat' is among the reasons 'Sairat' is difficult to remake". Scroll.in. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Music review: Sairat". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "YouTube Music". YouTube Music. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017 Winners - List of Marathi Filmfare Award Winners". Filmfare. 27 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017: Complete winners' list". The Times of India. 28 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Ajay-Atul's Zingaat recreated in Bollywood". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Where's the zing in Zingaat Hindi? Dhadak's version of the Sairat chartbuster fails to match the original". Firstpost. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2025.