From Baba Sehgal to Sonu Nigam, these singers are making demonetisation musical

Artistes around the country are doing what they do best--make music about what's gripping the country.

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Stills from Baba Sehgal and Sonu Nigam's songs. Pictures courtesy: YouTube
Stills from Baba Sehgal and Sonu Nigam's songs. Pictures courtesy: YouTube

For the past couple of weeks, the only topic of conversation in our drawing rooms has been money--especially the money we don't have. While we're finding ways--mostly through conversation--to express how we feel about this cash chaos, singers like Sonu Nigam, Baba Sehgal, Sawan Dutta and others have found a way to channelise all their emotions towards art. Here are a few funny and not-so-funny musical takes on India's epic demonetisation:

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PPAP Demonetization by Shudh Desi Videos

Spinning the earworm of a song--PPAP--around, Shudh Desi Videos has come up with something as catchy, but certainly more innovative. Their tune goes out to the consistent shortage of change we're experiencing now:


Ode To Old 500 Rupee Note by Sawan Dutta

Bong babe Sawan Dutta--famous for reciting Bengali recipes in catchy rhythms--clearly had a tough time bidding adieu to the old Rs 500 note:


Black Money, the desi rap song by Sunny

And then there are small-time artistes like this boy Sunny here who's rapped about everyday youngster problems like dating and drinking with friends taking a hit because of the demonetisation (we feel ya, Sunny boy):


Black Money by Baba Sehgal

Who else but the father of Indian rap to make the best of the situation! "Aur khelo aur khelo gilli aur danda. Anda pooche murgi se kya hai black ka funda!" *Waah, Baba ji, waah!*:


Kaagaz by Sonu Nigam

Last but not the least is Sonu Nigam, telling us that as much inconvenience as it is causing, the move is for the greater good: