Hawa Hawa

"Hawa Hawa" was recorded in 1986, and released in 1987. The tune of the song is based on the 1970s Persian song "Havar Havar" by Kourosh Yaghmaei. The song start with the line "Hawa Hawa Ai Hawa Khushbu Loota De" ("Air, oh Air, Swell the fragrance"). According to Jahangir the beats of the song "are extremely catchy and would appeal to people from diverse cultures and musical traditions. Even when you can't understand the language, you can appreciate the beats and the rhythm". ==Reception==

The song became immensely popular throughout South Asia, particularly in three countries India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Jahangir's album by the same name also became in India, and the song frequently played on radio in the country. Jahangir's version was used in the 1994 movie Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se. Shortly after the release of "Hawa Hawa", the tune of the song was unofficially used in "Jawan Jawan Ishq Jawan", a song from 1989 Govinda-starrer Billoo Badshah. It was sung by Govinda himself. It was composed by Bappi Lahiri, and it featured Archana Puran Singh, Sunny Deol, and Prem Chopra dancing on the song. The remake version of the song also featured in the 2012 Hindi film Chaalis Chauraasi. The Bengali version of "Hawa Hawa" also appeared in the Bangladeshi song "Khala Khala". The original song plays during Sanjay Dutt's entry scene in 2025 Hindi film Dhurandhar. ==References==