The song "Ambiyan De Butiyan Te" (or Ambian Butiyan Te) is a cheerful and romantic Punjabi classic from the Golden Age of cinema.
Here is a breakdown of the song:
| Feature | Detail |
| Song Title | Ambiyan De Butiyan Te Lag Gaya Boor Ni |
| Film | Bhangra (A hit 1959 Punjabi film) |
| Singer | Shamshad Begum (Known for her vibrant and energetic vocal style) |
| Music Director | Hansraj Behl |
| Lyricist | Verma Malik |
| Theme & Mood | Romantic, Playful, and Celebration of Spring/Love. It is a lighthearted, upbeat song typically picturized on the film's heroine and/or a group of girls. |
Explanation of the Lyrics and Meaning:
The song is deeply rooted in Punjabi folk tradition and uses imagery from nature to express a young woman's excitement about love and the arrival of spring.
The main line, "Ambiyan De Butiyan Te Lag Gaya Boor Ni," literally translates to:
Ambiyan De Butiyan Te: On the small mango trees (or mango saplings)
Lag Gaya Boor Ni: The blossom has appeared (The boor refers to the small white flowers that appear before the mango fruit forms).
In essence, the song uses the blossoming of the mango trees as a metaphor:
The Arrival of Spring/The Season of Love: The blossoming of the mango is one of the key markers of spring in the region, symbolizing new beginnings, freshness, and romance.
The Blooming of Love: The growth of the mango blossom mirrors the young woman's own heart blooming with feelings of love or her excitement about meeting her beloved.
(This video is posted by channel –Saregama Punjabi on YouTube, and Raree India has no direct claims to this video. This video is added to this post for knowledge purposes only.)
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