Malgudi Subha and Sunitha Upadrashta voice ‘Chup Chup’ from Nagarjuna and Tabu’s film Ninne Pelladatha. Lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and composer Sandeep Chowta create a lively exchange about urban young women’s experiences.
Chup Chup
Malgudi Subha | Rajesh Krishnan • From “Ninne Pelladatha”
Chup Chup Lyrics Translation – Ninne Pelladatha Soundtrack
Subha describes collar-popping admirers near colleges and crowded buses. Upadrashta responds with sarcastic sighs about persistent attention from shopkeepers and relatives.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Oy Na Mogudu Ram Pyare Paan Lichchi Fan Vey Antade E ThalliHey, my husband Ram Pyare gives me paan and says ‘switch on the fan’, oh mother.
Ma Vollu Nidaremo Pokamunde Thalupey Mantade E ChelliMy body hasn’t even woken from sleep, and he’s already saying ‘shut the door’, oh sister.
Arerere Aagante SathaayisthuntaduleOh no, if I say ‘stop’, he just bothers me more.
Sare Ika Chaalante EeragadheesthuntaduleIf I say ‘okay, that’s enough’, he really goes wild.
Adhemo Nosalani Kosarani Chindhani Pedhavini Em CheppaneI don’t know how to describe his frowning forehead or his demanding lips.
College Ki Velthunte Collar Etthi Kannu Kodathade OkaduWhen I’m going to college, one guy pops his collar and winks.
Powder Lu Attharlu Poosukoni Rasukelthade OkaduAnother guy smears on powder and perfume, then brushes past me.
City Bus Lo Pothe Bhujalu Thakuthuntare ChaIf I go on the city bus, they touch my shoulders, ugh.
Cinema Choosthunte Chethulu GokuthuntareWhen watching a movie, they tickle my hands.
Ayyayyo Paruvam Egasina Paduchula Maguvalaku Em ThippaleOh my, for young women with soaring youth, what troubles these are!
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Tharuvathenti BullemmaWhat happened next, little girl?
Ayyo Rama Na Akka Mogudu Em ChesaduOh God, what did my sister’s husband do?
Ontarigunte Verekekkuthadu EdhavaIf I’m alone, the idiot tries to climb all over me.
Edurintlone Babai Gadu Edho Vankatho ThakuthaduThe uncle in the house across the street touches me with some excuse.
Vayasula Varasalu Theliyani Sarasaala SannasuluThese useless fellows don’t respect age or relationships when they flirt.
Veedhullo Niluchunte Accidentle Ayipothunnaye Ento VammoIf I stand in the streets, accidents just happen, oh my goodness.
Typing Center Lo Velupetti Kottisthuntade AuntyIn the typing center, he holds my finger and makes me type, oh Aunty.
Tailoring Shopodu Tape Tho KolathalantadeThe tailoring shop guy says he needs to take measurements with a tape.
Gajula Vyaapaari Theraga NimuruthuntadeThe bangle seller strokes my hand for free.
Adhento Okakko Konachupuki Purushulu Thadabadi Dam Antare AhIt’s strange, but for every sidelong glance, men stumble and their hearts go ‘thud’!
Secret Okati Chepthanu Meeku Cheppu CheppuI’ll tell you a secret. (Tell, tell!)
Teasing Ante Saradhane Maaku Haa Haa AaTeasing is actually fun for us, haha.
Kastho Koostho Kurralla GodavaIt’s just a little bit of trouble from the boys.
Jhillantundhi Prathi Kanne EeduEvery young maiden’s age feels thrilling.
Yuvakula Churukula Maguvala Manasuku Tonic LeThe sharpness of youth is like a tonic for women’s hearts.
Gundello Nippulanu Dachinattu Untunnadhammo Naaku AchaIt feels like I’m hiding fire in my chest. (Really?)
Kurralle Chusthunte Ice Lage Ayipothundhammo Manasu SshWhen boys look at me, my heart melts just like ice.
Vayasulo Meekaina Ilage Undi UntadhaDid it feel like this for you too at my age?
Pareshan Avuthunna Upayam CheppakoodadhaI’m getting worried, can’t you suggest a solution?
Marento Madhi Mari Adigina Tapanala Thaha Thaha Em CheyaneWhat can I do about this mind and the eager desires it asks for?
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
Chup Chup Tara TaraHush hush, star, star.
Chup Chup TaraHush hush, star.
College Ki Velthunte Collar Etthi Kannu Kodathade Okadu AyyoWhen I’m going to college, one guy pops his collar and winks. (Oh my!)
Veedhullo Niluchunte Accidentle Ayipothunnaye TharuvathentraIf I stand in the streets, accidents just happen. (What next?)
Aa City Bus Lo Pothe Bhujalu ThakuthuntareIf I go on that city bus, they keep touching my shoulders.
Tailoring Shopodu Tape Tho KolathalantadeThe tailoring shop guy says he needs to take measurements with a tape.
Adhento Ayyo Ayyo Ayyo Ayyo Em CheppaneIt’s all so strange… Ayyo, Ayyo, Ayyo, what can I say?
Chup Chup Music Video
Ninne Pelladatha’s Chup Chup lyrics translation documents playful tensions between annoyance and enjoyment in public interactions.