Bandar Baant Ka Khela Lyrics – Aishwarya Joshi, Roshan Khan | Sherni

Bandar Baant Ka Khela Song Description

This song is "Bandar Baant Ka Khela" (बंदर बाँट का खेला), taken from the movie Sherni, which features big artists like Vidya Balan, Sharat Saxena, Vijay Raaz, and Neeraj Kabi in lead roles. This song is voiced by Aishwarya Joshi and Roshan Khan, while the music is composed by Bandish Projekt, and the lyrics are written by Hussain Haidry. This song has been released under the T-Series music label, and is known for its simple yet deeply meaningful story.

The song's story is based on a very old and famous folk tale, in which two cats fight over a bread in the middle of the market. Lines like "Aa dikhi jo roti, beech bazaar ladi do billi, panje maar" (When the bread was seen, two cats fought in the market, clawing at each other) start the story, and then a clever monkey arrives, pretending to resolve their fight. He brings a weighing scale and starts dividing the bread, but cunningly eats the entire bread himself. "Roti bandar maze se kha gaya, billiyan dekhti hi rah gayin" (The monkey happily ate the bread, the cats just kept watching) — this line shows how innocent people fall for a trickster's words and end up losing their own share.

The lyrics of the song are not just a fun story, but also a sharp satire on society. Lines like "Bhanumati ne naam se apne aakar korma joda" (Bhanumati added korma to her name) show how people use names and appearances to exploit others. Meanwhile, "Bandar baant ka khela khele, main hain jhamele bade" (The monkey plays the game of division, I'm in big trouble) conveys that when the divider himself is dishonest, the fruit of real hard work never reaches those in need. Through animals like sheep, tiger, jackal, and snake, the song also shows that everyone in society has their own opinions and self-interests. Further, "Neend mein hove hajamat, jage toh phir tore ude" (If shaved while asleep, waking up will only make the parrots fly) explains that awareness is the greatest strength. This song is also connected to the forest and social issues narrative of the film Sherni, in which Vidya Balan plays the role of a forest officer. Overall, this song, with its simple language, folk tune, and fun style, gives a very important lesson — not to trust others blindly and to always stay alert for your own rights.