THIS Popular '90s Track Led To Multiple Arrests Across India
The 1989 Bollywood hit "Oye Oye" from Tridev, directed by Rajiv Rai, became notorious for eve-teasing incidents, leading to arrests.
Only in India can a catchy Bollywood track go from chartbuster to police station regular. Interestingly, one of the most popular songs of the '90s didn't just rule the radio, it apparently had a side hustle as… a criminal accomplice!
Director Rajiv Rai spilled the masala gossip in an interview with Radio Nasha. He revealed that the track in question wasn't banned but it did get a little notorious. Why? Because people across India started using it for eve-teasing. Yup, every time the beat dropped, so did the decency levels.
'It was not banned, but all of the people were arrested. They started using it for eve-teasing. A lot of people were arrested for catcalling all over the country," Rai said.
The peppy chartbuster Oye Oye from the 1989 blockbuster Tridev drew inspiration from Gloria Estefan's global hit Rhythm is Gonna Get You. Composed by the legendary duo Kalyanji-Anandji, with Viju Shah adding his signature flair, the song's infectious beat and high-energy vibe made it an instant favourite. Sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar, Oye Oye lit up the screen with Sonam in the spotlight, alongside the film's stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Naseeruddin Shah.
Tridev was a high-octane action thriller from 1989, directed and co-written by Rajiv Rai. The film boasted a powerhouse cast, including Naseeruddin Shah, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Sangeeta Bijlani, Sonam, Anupam Kher, and the unforgettable Amrish Puri.
A massive hit with both critics and audiences, Tridev became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, trailing only behind Maine Pyar Kiya and Ram Lakhan. At the 35th Filmfare Awards in 1990, it bagged three trophies. The film's popularity even crossed language barriers, inspiring a Telugu remake titled Nakshatra Poratam, starring Suman Talwar, Bhanuchander Prasad, and Arun Pandian.
Meanwhile, Rajiv is making a comeback to direction after 21 years with his new film, Zora. The movie stars Ravinder Kuhar, Karan Vir, and Sofia Parveen. The story follows a cop who sets out to find his father's killer two decades after the crime, guided only by a mysterious perfume bottle labeled 'Scent By The Devil". But his hunt for revenge leads him to uncover shocking hidden truths.
Rajiv's last film as a director was Asambhav in 2004, starring Arjun Rampal and Priyanka Chopra, before he took a long break from filmmaking.
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