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KARACHI: As if our society’s obsession with fair skin wasn’t enough, it’s sad that we’re also consuming content that subconsciously promotes fair skin. Which is why we’ve decided to rewrite some of these song lyrics, taking inspiration from BuzzFeed’s Srishti Dixit, who took on sexism in one simple but very viral video.
1. ‘Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan‘
Original lyric: Chittiyaan kalaiyaan ve, oh baby meri chittiyan kalaiyan ve
Our version: Jaisi bhi kalaiyaan re, oh baby meri best hain kalaiyaan re
2. ‘Meri Kaali Kaloti Ke Nakhrey Baray‘
Original lyric: Meri kaali kaluti ke nakhre bare
Our version: We don’t have a version. This song should be banned.
3. ‘Goray rang ka zamana‘
Original lyric: Goray rang ka zamana, kabhi hoga na purana
Our version: Goray rang ka zamana ab hogaya purana
4. ‘Kala Chashma‘
Original lyric: Tenu kala chashma jajda hai jajda hai goray mukhrey pe
Our version: Tenu kala chashma jajda hai jajda hai PYAARE mukhrey pe
5. ‘Goray rang wali yaar‘
Original lyric: Goray rang wali yaar thora charh gayi, assi shaddita nasha goray rang da
Our version: Goray rang wali yaar thora charh gayi, jab joota maregi toh forun uttar jayegi
6. ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein‘
Original lyric: Yeh kaali kaali aankhein, yeh goray goray gaal
Our version: Yeh kaali kaali aankhein, jaisay bhi hon mere gaal, baaz ajao
7. ‘Dil Dance Maare‘
Original lyric: White white face dekhey, dil woh beating fast sasura, jaan se maare re
Our version: White white face dekhey, dil woh beating fast sasura, dil kerta hai tujhe chamaat marey re
8. ‘Gora Gora Rang‘
Original lyric: Gora gora rang ni, halak tera patla patang ni
Our version: Gora gora rang ni, tera halak nahi daba doon main? Gora rang karta phirtha hai
… have we changed your mind yet?
