It was no wonder that every high-octane movie of Shah Rukh Khan brings with it an equally high-octane song that not just adds to the pomp and grandeur of the movie but at the same time also makes both the song and the movie permanently etched out in the hearts of the millions of his fans. Whether it is the classic ‘Tujhe Dekha’ from his evergreen classic movie ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)’ to the ‘Lungi Dance’ from his other cult movie ‘Chennai Express that became a massive hit in the year 2013, he has seldom failed to groove to the groovy lyrics and beats of his songs. Some songs from his unsuccessful movies such as ‘Chammak Chalo’ from ‘Ra One’ and ‘Jabra Fan’ from ‘Fan’ too have been able to occupy a significant position in the minds of the fans of Shah Rukh Khan. This time also, he has not failed to win our hearts with his just released song ‘Zinda Banda’. The pulsating beats and powerful lyrics of the song have made every Shah Rukh Khan fans shake their leg to it.

The Musical Environment of the Song

The music of the song ‘Zinda Banda’ has been just released at noon on the 31^st of July this year. The music of the song has struck a catchy and infectious rhythm from the absolute beginning of the step. The song starts with the intense ‘shayari’ or Urdu poetry by a famous ‘Urdu shayar’ or poet Wasim Barelvi. The lines go as follows, “Usoolon par Jahan ranch aaye, taking zaroori hai. Banda zinda ho toh phir zinda nazar aana zaroori hai. Banda ho toh, zinda ho.” These lines roughly translate to “When principles are at stake, one must fight, This battle is what makes you alive !” as has been translated by the ‘Badshah’ of the Hindi movie industry himself.

The song boasts a wonderful lineup of music with its perfect composition and arrangement that all has been undertaken by the famous singer Anirudh Ravichander. The fusions of traditional South Indian percussion with modern electronic instruments have given a unique presence to the song. While the traditional shehnai has been manipulated skillfully by Balesh, the electronic guitar came alive with the musical touch of Keba Jeremiah. The opening lines were sung with a unique ‘twang’ by the ever-skilled Mangli under the guidance of Sri Krishna, while the backing vocals were smoothly handed by Anirudh Ravichander. The beautiful choreography that was done by the famous choreographer Shobi Paulraj helped in the total increase in the brilliance and grandeur of the movie.

The music video reveals Shah Rukh Khan as a police officer, who is on an undercover mission to protect his motherland. The superstar, it seems, has danced with all his heart and even looked dapper in a red shirt. The music sequence was shot over five days with a huge troupe of more than 1000 female dancers from various parts of India such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai. It was reported that the cost of the shooting of the entire song sequence amounted to more than 15 billion rupees. No wonder the song comes with such a grand scale of opening.

Compelling Lyrics with Charismatic Dance

Like the actor himself, the lyrics were quite superb too. The lyrics of the song were penned by Irshad Kamil instilled hope and zeal in every listener to be the ‘Zinda Banda’ himself. the opening lines depict that no matter how many challenges we face if we stay stuck to our moral values and fight through those challenges bravely, we can surely be the last man standing when others would have fallen. The seamless blend of compelling lyrics coupled with the charismatic dance performance by Shah Rukh Khan and his entire troupe of female dancers has increased the charm and depth of the song hundredfold.

The song remains proof of the stellar performance with, which the ‘Badshah’ of the Hindi movie industry has never failed to amuse and entertain us. Not just that, it has also increased our being in awe of the massive display of the ever-flowing energy within Shah Rukh Khan. With his effortless dancing style and passion, Shah Rukh Khan has been able to successfully uplift the energy of the song, making it a memorable anthem for millions of his fans to cherish for over a lifetime.

Captivating Visuals Enhance the Glory

Another thing, apart from the captivating lyrics and the stellar performance that expanded the uniqueness of the ‘Zinda Banda’ song is the stunning and captivating visuals. It successfully accentuated the vibrant spirit and energetic performance of Shah Rukh Khan and left the audience enthralled for more of this stunning performance.

With its pomp and grandeur, the song has already crossed more than billions of views since the release of its teaser in the preview of ‘Jawan’. It has already set the stage for the success of the movie, with the movie already cashing almost 250 crore rupees even before its release. The song has become a promotional masterpiece that has generated a lot of buzz and hype about the song. As we groove to the beats of the song, it promises every one of us a captivating cinematic experience.

The song has embodied the essence of Shah Rukh Khan and the magnetic charm that he produces in every film. With the exceptional vocal performance of the singers and the magic of the pen of the lyricist, the song has become an anthem for the masses. Reminding us exactly of the aplomb that was created by the song ‘Lungi Dance’ from his super hit movie ‘Chennai Express’, this song continues to resonate with the audience that has left a lasting and indelible mark on both their hearts and minds. He proves that he is the ‘Banda’, who is being ‘Zinda’ even at 58 years of age.