Uma Neha performs ‘Ghanta’ from the album Shankarabaranam, starring Nanditha Raj and Nikhil Siddharth. Lyricist Sreejo and composer Praveen Lakkaraju create a confrontational anthem rejecting patriarchal norms through assertive vocals.
Released: January 1, 2015
Ghanta
Uma Neha • From “Shankarabaranam”
Ghanta Lyrics Meaning Uma Neha | Shankarabaranam
Sreejo compares women to matchsticks in ‘Ada Pillalu Aggi Pullalu Okkate Anulora,’ warning that provocation ignites resistance. Repeated ‘Ghanta’ chants dismiss arrogance while demanding accountability for disrespect.
Hey Hey HeyHey, hey, hey.
Pogare DanchestareYour arrogance is going to get crushed.
Fyoolan Ki PhyoojeYou’re blowing the fuses of these ‘flowers’.
Fyoolan Ki PhyoojeYou’re blowing the fuses of these ‘flowers’.
Fyoolan Ki PhyoojeYou’re blowing the fuses of these ‘flowers’.
Magavade GoppanteIf you claim that men are superior,
Phodenge BeejeWe’ll shatter your ‘ego’ to pieces.
Phodenge BeejeWe’ll shatter your ‘ego’ to pieces.
Phodenge BeejeWe’ll shatter your ‘ego’ to pieces.
Are ArHey, hey!
Pogare DanchestareArrogance will be crushed.
Fyoolan Ki PhyoojeYou’re blowing the fuses of these ‘flowers’.
Magavade GoppanteIf you claim that men are superior,
Phodenge BeejeWe’ll shatter your ‘ego’ to pieces.
Shuru Karo VetaLet the hunt begin.
Theeyali Veella ThaataWe’ve got to teach them a lesson they won’t forget.
Didi I Am Sorry AniThey’ll have to say, “Sister, I’m sorry.”
Kaalla Vella PadalikaThey’ll have to fall at our feet now.
Ghanta Ghanta GhantaNonsense, nonsense, nonsense!
Baaja TheriYour time’s up.
Ghanta Ghanta GhantaNonsense, nonsense, nonsense!
Theeralika MantaThe fire must be quenched now.
Manta Manta MantaFire, fire, fire!
Baaja TheriYour time’s up.
Ghanta Ghanta GhantaNonsense, nonsense, nonsense!
Baaja TheriYour time’s up.
GhantaNonsense!
Adaviloki DoosukoccheThe hunter who charges into the forest,
Vetagadu SaalaHe thinks he’s so tough.
Chilakalanni ChoodaganeAs soon as he sees the ‘parrots’,
Perige Pogaru ChaalaHis arrogance swells up so much.
Tharimi Tharimi VaariBy chasing them down again and again,
Jeevithanni Chesi GolaHe wreaks havoc on their lives.
Chilaka Musugu TheesiWe’ve got to drop the parrot mask,
Chirutha Laaga DookeyalaAnd pounce just like a leopard.
Ada Pillalu Aggi PullaluGirls and matchsticks are one and the same.
Okkate AnuloraDon’t they say that?
Venta Padithe Manta ThappaduIf you chase them, you won’t escape the fire.
Bachke ChaloSo you’d better watch your step.
Nippuravvalu ChallabaditheIf these sparks ever cool down,
Poola Pallaki TheroThey’re like a carriage made of flowers.
Muddu Gummala Prema GelichiTry winning the love of these beauties,
ChoopincharaAnd show us what you’ve got.
NijangaTruly,
Neethone Eeright beside you,
Andale Adugesethese beauties will walk.
Nee Theere Jara MaarindanteIf only your attitude changes just a little.
Ghanta Ghanta GhantaNonsense, nonsense, nonsense!
Theeralika MantaThe fire must be quenched now.
Manta Manta MantaFire, fire, fire!
Baaja TheriYour time’s up.
Ghanta Ghanta GhantaNonsense, nonsense, nonsense!
Baaja TheriYour time’s up.
GhantaNonsense!
Ghanta Music Video
Shankarabaranam’s Telugu lyrics translation clarifies this direct challenge to misogyny, framing female power as an unstoppable force requiring immediate recognition.