Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari song Panwadi: Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's Holi track normalizes harassment

Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari song Panwadi is actually adapted from a Bhojpuri folk song that was crooned by Kesari Lal Yadav.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, touted to be Dulhania 3, automatically raised expectations. The film features Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. The movie has just released a new song that could pass off as Balam Pichkari, except it is worse. Titled Panwadi, this song promotes casual s**ism and harassment. It is something that Indian women face on a regular basis anyway, and the song provides a huge validation to the people doing the very thing. Is it the right thing? You decide.

Panwadi lyrics

"Panwadi ke peeche wali patli gali mein, hai tumhaare sajan ki kothri," is how the hookline of the Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari song begins. This is when Varun Dhawan limits Janhvi Kapoor's movement by wrapping his stoll around her waist. And the worst isn't even here yet. He pulls her close as the lyrics, "Kothri mein kabhi aao toh, lag jaaye sajan ki lottery," make it to the song. So, basically, the track thinks that a woman visiting a man's house is equivalent to him 'winning the lottery' (we all know what the real intention behind those words are). If the lyrics were not already bad enough, it translates that every hug between the two genders is an expression of 'love.' The casual harassment in the song is definitely loud, and is likely to be the next party anthem despite it all.

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Nothing original in Panwadi

Panwadi itself is a Bhojpuri traditional folk song, also translated in Haryanvi. The two singers Kesari Lal Yadav and Masoom Sharma have come together for the track which might have been better off without getting access to mainstream Indian cinema. The song is choreographed by renowned choreographer Ganesh Acharya, and shares similar visuals to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani track, Balam Pichkari.

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About Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is helmed by Dulhania director Shashank Khaitan. Apart from Varun and Janhvi, the movie also features Rohit Saraf and Sanya Malhotra in the lead roles. Also starring Akshay Oberoi and Maniesh Paul in pivotal roles, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is scheduled for October 2 release (clashing with Kantara: Chapter 1).

FAQs:

Q: Who stars in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?

A: The film stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, along with Rohit Saraf, Sanya Malhotra, Akshay Oberoi, and Maniesh Paul in pivotal roles.

Q: Who is directing Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari?

A: The film is directed by Shashank Khaitan, known for his earlier hits Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

Q: When is Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari releasing?

A: The film is set to release on October 2, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra.

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