On an international scale, his most famous work features prominently in Gurinder Chadha's film Bend It Like Beckham. He worked together with Amitabh Bachchan for a musical rendition of Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poetry and produced Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's album Magic Touch.
Bally Sagoo has acquired many designations, to mention a few, โGodfather of Bhangraโ; โThe mix-masterโ; โOne of UKโs top 10 Asian Success Storiesโ. Itโs taken a lot for Sagoo to acquire these titles and his story starts back in the 1980โs when he felt there was no funky Indian music. Living in the ghetto areas of Birmingham UK, he soon got a taste for black music. Motown, reggae and soul were the type of music he wanted to hear. Sagoo began a personal crusade to fill the void. He knew if he succeeded he would make his mark in historyโฆ.
Jind Sadi Mang
Bally Sagoo Lyrics
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Kade mangein matthe vala tikka ni
Chann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya di
Mukh agge chann pave phikka ni
Chann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya di
Mukh agge chann pave phikka ni
Apne gale di hor raunak vadha lai
Dil da taweet madh gall vich pa lai
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Oye nitt mainu aakhdi ein koka kadhwa de
Koka kadhwa de vich nag jadwa de
Das dil da ki koke naal sambandh ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Tuiyon saadi hoor channo tuiyon saadi heer channo
Manniye tainu hi takdeer ni
Saade dil di je gal puchhdi ein sach
Bas tuiyon sadde lekhaan di lakeer ni
Saade dil di je gal puchhdi ein sach
Bas tuiyon sadde lekhaan di lakeer ni
Sach jaani asi tere pyar de pujari
Husan tere de pehredaar sarkari
Naa tu nazraan chura k kolon langh ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Wakhre khayaal saade wakhri e soch
Saari duniya de naalon asi vakh ni
Phasiyan nibhaun vale laggiyaan pugaun vale
Jihde naal mila li kera akhh ni
Phasiyan nibhaun vale laggiyaan pugaun vale
Jihde naal mila li kera akhh ni
Vaar vaar keha ik vaari aazmaa lay
Bhavein saanu sui vale nakke cho langha lay
Khan tere pichhe ho juga malang ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sidhu harjeet jehe firde ne lakkhaan
Foki chamak vikha k dil luttde
Ras choos lende jadon dil bhar jave
Fer pal ch vagha k paraan suttde
Ras choos lende jadon dil bhar jave
Fer pal ch vagha k paraan suttde
Aiwein tainu foki jihi shohrat vikha k
Mitthiya gallan de jaal vich bharma k
Sidhu lay je na padha k kitey nand ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Main keya Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
O sachi Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
The lyrics of Bally Sagoo's song Jind Sadi Mang speak about the art of asking or begging for something in a respectful way, highlighting the different ways people may ask for things such as earrings or a forehead decoration. The song speaks about how one can enhance their beauty by adorning themselves with jewellery, but true beauty comes from within, as symbolized by the phrase โChann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya diโ which means that true beauty comes from a peaceful, immaculate face.
The song also speaks about how true love transcends time and fate, and even when life throws challenges, the heart will always seek the one it loves. The lyric โOye nitt mainu aakhdi ein koka kadhwa de, Koka kadhwa de vich nag jadwa deโ describes a necklace with a serpent pendant that someone asks for daily, even though it may bring bad luck. The singer acknowledges this, but love still prevails, and they acknowledge that their destiny lies with the one they love, as symbolized by the phrase โTuiyon saadi hoor channo tuiyon saadi heer channoโ.
The song also emphasizes the importance of humility and respect in approaching others for help or favours. The lyric โVaar vaar keha ik vaari aazmaa lay, Bhavein saanu sui vale nakke cho langha layโ encourages people to keep trying even if things don't work out the first time and to be willing to do what it takes to achieve their dreams. Overall, Jind Sadi Mang is not just a song about asking for material things but also highlights the human experience of love, humility, and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Kade saathon mangdi ein kanna vale jhumke te
Sometimes I ask for earrings that hang from the earlobes as a pre-wedding gift
Kade mangein matthe vala tikka ni
Sometimes I ask for a traditional head ornament made of a central piece and a chain
Chann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya di
Asking for jewelry to enhance my beauty, like the moon-like face needs adornment
Mukh agge chann pave phikka ni
Without the proper adornment, my face appears dull, like a moon without light
Apne gale di hor raunak vadha lai
I add more beauty to my already decorated neck
Dil da taweet madh gall vich pa lai
I express my innermost desires to my loved one and touch their heart
Paa k karni ki das kacchi vang ni
Without telling my loved one, how can I fulfill my raw desires?
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Asking for things is our life's desire
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Hey, asking for things is our life's desire
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sometimes I keep asking for something
Oye nitt mainu aakhdi ein koka kadhwa de
Everyday my mother tells me to find a good match for marriage
Koka kadhwa de vich nag jadwa de
The groom's family may have hidden problems or secrets
Das dil da ki koke naal sambandh ni
The marriage ceremony is not significant, but the relationship with a partner is
Tuiyon saadi hoor channo tuiyon saadi heer channo
You are my queen, my princess
Manniye tainu hi takdeer ni
I believe that fate brought us together
Saade dil di je gal puchhdi ein sach
You always ask for the truth that's in our hearts
Bas tuiyon sadde lekhaan di lakeer ni
You are the only one written in our destiny
Sach jaani asi tere pyar de pujari
We are true devotees of your love
Husan tere de pehredaar sarkari
We are the guardians of your beautiful appearance
Naa tu nazraan chura k kolon langh ni
You don't sneeze or yawn as it spoils your beauty
Wakhre khayaal saade wakhri e soch
Our thoughts and beliefs are different from the rest of the world's
Saari duniya de naalon asi vakh ni
We don't conform to the rest of the world's norms
Phasiyan nibhaun vale laggiyaan pugaun vale
Those who take on responsibilities must also dress up for it
Jihde naal mila li kera akhh ni
Those who marry also get a partner with those responsibilities
Vaar vaar keha ik vaari aazmaa lay
Try it again and again, until you get it right
Bhavein saanu sui vale nakke cho langha lay
Even if it means wearing a star necklace around our necks
Khan tere pichhe ho juga malang ni
We will always be devoted to you
Sidhu harjeet jehe firde ne lakkhaan
People like Sidhu and Harjeet show off with expensive things
Foki chamak vikha k dil luttde
They show off their wealth and deceive others
Ras choos lende jadon dil bhar jave
They suck up to people who are in power when it is beneficial to them
Fer pal ch vagha k paraan suttde
But they run away when there are problems they can't handle
Aiwein tainu foki jihi shohrat vikha k
Don't get drawn in by their false attention and showiness
Mitthiya gallan de jaal vich bharma k
They will lead you to a trap of lies
Sidhu lay je na padha k kitey nand ni
Sidhu will never learn and will end up with nothing
Main keya Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
I am here, asking for things, for it is our life's desire
O sachi Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Indeed, asking for things is our life's desire
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sometimes I keep asking for something
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sometimes I keep asking for something
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sometimes I keep asking for something
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sometimes I keep asking for something
Contributed by Cooper M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@harshmajra
Lyrics:
Kade saathon mangdi ein kanna vale jhumke te
Kade mangein matthe vala tikka ni
Chann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya di
Mukh agge chann pave phikka ni
Chann jehe mukhre nu lodh ki e gehneya di
Mukh agge chann pave phikka ni
Apne gale di hor raunak vadha lai
Dil da taweet madh gall vich pa lai
Paa k karni ki das kacchi vang ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Oye nitt mainu aakhdi ein koka kadhwa de
Koka kadhwa de vich nag jadwa de
Das dil da ki koke naal sambandh ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Tuiyon saadi hoor channo tuiyon saadi heer channo
Manniye tainu hi takdeer ni
Saade dil di je gal puchhdi ein sach
Bas tuiyon sadde lekhaan di lakeer ni
Saade dil di je gal puchhdi ein sach
Bas tuiyon sadde lekhaan di lakeer ni
Sach jaani asi tere pyar de pujari
Husan tere de pehredaar sarkari
Naa tu nazraan chura k kolon langh ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Wakhre khayaal saade wakhri e soch
Saari duniya de naalon asi vakh ni
Phasiyan nibhaun vale laggiyaan pugaun vale
Jihde naal mila li kera akhh ni
Phasiyan nibhaun vale laggiyaan pugaun vale
Jihde naal mila li kera akhh ni
Vaar vaar keha ik vaari aazmaa lay
Bhavein saanu sui vale nakke cho langha lay
Khan tere pichhe ho juga malang ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh
Sidhu harjeet jehe firde ne lakkhaan
Foki chamak vikha k dil luttde
Ras choos lende jadon dil bhar jave
Fer pal ch vagha k paraan suttde
Ras choos lende jadon dil bhar jave
Fer pal ch vagha k paraan suttde
Aiwein tainu foki jihi shohrat vikha k
Mitthiya gallan de jaal vich bharma k
Sidhu lay je na padha k kitey nand ni
Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Oye Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Main keya Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
O sachi Mangna taan jind saadi mang ni
Saathon mangan lagi ein kujh (x4)
@kaushalbhatt4217
School time me Bally sagoo ke songs bahot sunta tha kaha kho gye bally saggo
@sumitsingh8
Wot was this guy thinking back in 90s, such amazing music ahead of time... Respect for Bally Sagoo !!!
@nishubhatti0008
Sumit Singh mm.
@arifurrahman1836
I need lyrics
@hammalamiri12
This didn't come out in the 90s but naughties
@BrownBoyTings
2000s
@amanchaudhary742
No he wasn't. You were born late.
@SanamDHILLON4
Bally Sagoo Yaar Your Contribution To Punjabi Music is Really Appreciated .... 90โs Kid ๐
@landsellarrasel4382
I love Bally sagoo .25 year old songs
@ankushthakur8220
Here is 90 s kid โคโคโคโค