Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu
| "Mera naam Chin Chin Chu" | |
|---|---|
 Helen (actress) performing Mera naam Chin Chin Chu | |
| Song by Geeta Dutt | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Filmi, Swing music (original version), Hindustani classical music, Bhangra (2018 version) |
| Length | 4:26 |
| Composer(s) | O. P. Nayyar |
| Lyricist(s) | Qamar Jalalabadi |
Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu (lit. 'My Name is Chin Chin Chu') is a Hindustani song from the 1958 Indian film Howrah Bridge. It was sung by Geeta Dutt, and was picturised on Helen. The song has lyrics by Qamar Jalalabadi[1] and was composed by O.P. Nayyar. The tune at the beginning of the song was created by S Hazara Singh, the Hawaiian guitarist of OP Nayyar.[2]
In the movie, Helen plays "Chin Chin Chu", a flirtatious dancer from Shanghai who sings the song.
The song became highly popular, and rejuvenated the career of the singer Geeta Dutt.[3] It was also the first major hit for Helen.[4]
A homage to the song was released on 10 August 2018 and is featured in the 2018 film Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi. Presented by Eros International & Aanand L Rai, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi is a Colour Yellow Production. Director Mudassar Aziz has provided additional lyrics to this version of the song, while Punjabi singing sensation and Hindi film debutant Jassi Gill has provided the male vocals, Sonakshi Sinha who plays the titular character in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi has provided the female vocals. Taking forward the original version by O.P. Nayyar, this version has been composed by Sohail Sen.
References
- ^ The Golden Girl
- ^ Rishi Majumder (20 July 2008). "Playing by the book". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 7 December 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Rajiv Vijayakar (1 April 2011). "Name and fortune". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 227. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
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