That meaningless song of ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ echoes again after 14 years: How ‘dummy’ made to check beats became an internet sensation

There are some songs of Bollywood films which are lost in the dust of time, but there are some which rule the streets of social media even after more than a decade has passed. A song from Anurag Kashyap’s cult classic film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ is creating a stir again on Instagram reels these days. Interestingly, this song neither has any meaningful words nor is it sung by any famous singer. This song was actually just a ‘dummy’, which later became the most iconic part of the film.

‘Dummy’ was prepared to check beats

That famous song of this film released in the year 2012—’Tai Tai Tu Tu’—is still on people’s lips. It was composed by the film’s music director Sneha Khanwalkar. The interesting story is that Sneha sang it not for any professional recording, but only as a rough dummy to test the beats and rhythm of the song. But when director Anurag Kashyap heard it, he fell in love with its simplicity and quirky tune. He decided to include it in the film’s original score without any changes.

How ‘Tan Tan Tu Tu’ changed the world of gangsters

Whenever there was a scene of gangster drama, goliyan or desi tashan in the film, this strange tune playing in the background would enliven the entire atmosphere. Written by Varun Grover with random words, this song proved that ‘vibe’ matters more than words in music. Its ‘tongue twister’ lyrics stuck in people’s minds so much that even after 14 years, this song has become the first choice for funny and attitude videos on Instagram Reels. Recently, a video of a little girl singing it also went viral on the internet.

New king of ‘reels’ on social media

In today’s era when songs depend on expensive production and heavy lyrics, this dummy song from ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ shows that creativity knows no limits. Instagram users are using it extensively to show funny transitions, desi swag and cuteness. The song which was once considered a simple part of the film, has today become the ‘unsung’ king of reels of the digital age. This song proves even today that the perfect combination of a film’s story and music can compel the audience to dance in the same way even after years.