The Fall of Bhojpuri Music: Vulgarity at Its Peak

Bhojpuri songs and films, once a treasure of culture, have turned shockingly vulgar, and the blame lies with today’s singers and filmmakers. The crude lyrics and videos leave little to the imagination, making us cringe. Even women artists, who once sang with grace, now perform raunchy songs without hesitation, adding to the mess.

Don’t Forget Bhojpuri’s Roots

Bhojpuri folk songs and literature are a goldmine—think of legends like Bhikari Thakur, Mahendra Misir, and Sharda Sinha. Their songs, full of soul and tradition, are respected but rarely played at gatherings. Why? Because we fear being labeled old-fashioned. Instead, we sway to flashy tracks, like “Lahanga Utha Dem Remote Se,” which embarrass us when heard with family yet secretly thrill us at parties. This double standard fuels the problem.

When a Bhojpuri song plays on our phone, we blush, ashamed to even associate with the language. Vulgar tracks have made Bhojpuri a symbol of sleaze, pushing us to distance ourselves from a once-proud heritage. On YouTube, the cruder the song, the more likes it gets—some even hit crores. Channels run by singers, even those dressed traditionally, churn out C-grade content, dedicating filthy songs to fans, their comment sections a hub of obscenity.

Reclaiming Bhojpuri’s Glory

Bhojpuri isn’t just crude songs. It’s aalha, sohar, wedding songs, Holi melodies, Chhath devotionals, and Rakshabandhan tunes—a rich tapestry we’ve forgotten. The Bhojpuri industry isn’t only about vulgarity; its literature and folk traditions are vibrant and profound, but we’ve let them fade.

This isn’t about shaming anyone—it’s a plea to artists like those mentioned to create songs and films free of vulgarity. Let’s make Bhojpuri a source of pride again, where families can enjoy its music without embarrassment. Stop listening to crude tracks, and producers will stop making them. Dive into Bhikari Thakur’s plays or Sharda Sinha’s folk songs on YouTube, feel their depth, and rediscover Bhojpuri’s heart.