Child Artist from Movie Bandit Queen

Child Marriage & similar social evils still remains prevalent in certain parts of India and many Asian countries, a social stigma that cannot be tolerated at all. I myself can never forget the haunting scenes from Bandit Queen where a 11-year old Phoolan Devi was married (or sold) to a 25 year old. The background score of this scene was a soulful and emotional track by NFAK which can force you to cry if you understand the lyrics. A young girl asking her father about  “You have decided to marry your beloved daughter in such a small age! What was my fault to get this I cant understand?” and accepting her fate. So what we have today is the translation of this song by Bobby Sing ( from www.bobbytalkscinema.com ) , he understands and feels that this song might be the answer to the social & personal stigma , this song will help the girl-parents take right decision for their blossoming flower .. , So Do I..Read Along…

This is a humble message for all those young would-be parents who will be reaching this stage soon when they might find themselves in a dilemma. And may be at that time, the meaningful memories of watching this video may help you to take the right decision.

Bandit Queen, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

To cherish this thoughtful creation, I would like to request to just read the exact lyrics along with their meanings of this Rajasthani Song which will in turn help you to get to the real depth of its expression soulfully composed and sung by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Saab.

“Chhoti Si Umar………Parnai O Babasa
Kayi Thaaro Karo Main Kasoor?………”

(Dear Father, You have decided to marry your beloved daughter in such a small age!
What was my fault to get this I cant understand?)

(Parnai = Got Me Married / Babasa = Father or Father’s Elder Brother )

“Thaa Ghar Jarmi, Thaa Ghar Kheli,
Ab Ghar Bhejo Dooja Sa,
Muh Se Kaayi Bolu, Mora Aansooda Boley,
Hiwade Bharo Hai Bharpoor…………..,”

(I was born in your house and I happily played in your house!
And now you are sending me to another home so soon!
What should I say from my own mouth, my eyes are actually saying it all,
And my heart is completely filled with tears and emotions)

“Thare Pipariye Ri Bholi Main Chidat Ri,
Thhe Chaaho To Udd Jau Sa
Bhejo Tau Bhejo Babul,…., Marji Ho Thari,
Saawan Mein Bulaaiyo Jaroor………….,”

(I am an innocent bird of that Peepal tree in your house,
And I will calmly fly away if you will say so…
Send me to another house if you wish Father,
But do call me back in this rainy season to see you all again)

“Chhoti Si Umar………Parnai O Babasa
Kayi Thaaro Karo Main Kasoor?………”

May the ALMIGHTY give us the strength to take the right decision at the right time with, HIS BLESSINGS Bobby Sing www.bobbytalkscinema.com