Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 film Animal may have sparked a debate online, but its music has been universally loved. One of its songs, "Jamal Kudu", was an instant hit, with Reels flooding on Instagram, showcasing fans' obsession with the catchy tune. But now, a new wave is captivating the internet - a mesmerizing veena cover of "Jamal Kudu" by veena artist Srivani. In a delightful video posted on her social media, Srivani weaves the familiar beats of "Jamal Kudu" with the delicate strings of the veena, creating a fresh and soulful interpretation of the popular track. The unexpected fusion of traditional Indian melody and contemporary Bollywood rhythm has left audiences awestruck. As the video went viral, social media erupted in applause for Srivani's artistic brilliance. Words like "brilliant" and "super" flooded the comments, praising her unique rendition of the chart-topping song. Listen to the veena version of 'Jamal Kudu' here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veena Srivani (satyavani Parankusham ) (@veenasrivani_official) Inspired by a popular Iranian song called ‘Jamaal Jamaaloo’, the Animal song was reimagined by composer Harshvardhan Rameshwar for the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial. While its lyrics are said to have originated from the southern region of Iran, it was first sung by Shirazi Choir of the Kharazemi Girls High School in the 1950s. It is now a popular wedding song in Iran. It is said to be adapted from a poem of the same name, written by famous Iranian poet Bijan Smandar.
