Rockstar's cult song "Katiya Karoon" The 63-year-old song has a beautiful story behind it.
News Topical, Digital Desk : Ever wondered the meaning of Rock star's famous cult song Katiya Karoon? This song has been in the trend since 1963 and has a beautiful story behind it. We all must have sung a particular song umpteenth time without knowing its meaning, right? One of these songs from the 2011 blockbuster "Rockstar", starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri. The famous lines are 'Katiya Karoon, Katiya Karoon, Saari Raatein Katiya Karoon.'
Do you have any clue what it means
If not, Let's get you through the secret behind those famous lines.
Inspired by a 63-Year-Old Punjabi Folk Song The history of the song, 'Katiya Karoon', is that it is a folk Punjabi song traditionally performed by women in rural India while spinning cotton yarn and anticipating the arrival of their husbands from work. This folk song made its way into the big screen before the Rockstar in the 1963 film 'Pind Di Kudi' sung by Shamshad Begum.
What is the meaning of the song 'Katiya Karoon' The film Rockstar directed by Imtiaz Ali is a film, which has amazing storylines and beautiful songs. People loved the movie, and even the box office collections were commendable. But it is the Music album that garnered most attention.
Songs from Nadaan Parindey to Kun Faya Kun, Sada Haq the list of songs are quite long.
Among those 2011 release films, is this folk song 'Katiya Karoon'. The story behind Katiya Karoon song. Irshad Kamil rewrites this folk song in Rock star and adds many depths to it. The lyrics "Saari Raatein Katiya Karoon" were re-written with a Sufi touch.
It meant, the woman stayed awake all night, praying to her lover.
The Spinning wheel (katiya) also denotes breathing which stops right at the point of death.
'Katiya Karoon'song Lyrics Are Deep and Poetic 'Ru ka kaatna' as it can be called literally translates to chopping down the thread, poetically put it refers to continuously chanting and repeating the lover's name; similar to 'Naam japna' in Hindi. The Music is given by A.R. Rahman and shot with the leads Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, wherein they are seen exploring places.
The lead actress exhibits her rebellious nature In the film 'Rockstar', the song 'Katiya Karoon' is sung portraying the free-spirited and rebellious nature of the film's lead actress, Heer, wherein she fully succumbs to her desires.
At the same time, many listeners have interpreted the song as a symbol of deep desire and loyalty. The song 'Katiya Karoon' has been composed by A.R. Rahman and penned by Irshad Kamil. Although Mohit Chauhan lent his voice to most of the songs in the film, this particular one has been sung by Harshdeep Kaur.
