Sonu Nigam’s “Hukkush Phukkush” appears on the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 soundtrack, starring Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri. The song, with lyrics by Som and music by Tanishk Bagchi, opens with a Bengali children’s rhyme. It asks listeners who will play a quiet game of hide-and-seek.
The verses switch to Hindi, introducing a “Baba” figure with unsettling power. He claims he can pull a skeleton from his bag, creating a sharp change in tone. A later line combines modern and old worlds, noting that true love is not found on Tinder.
Hukkush PukkushHukkush Pukkush
Kane Kane Fush FushWhispering softly in the ear
Chhupi Chhupi Kanamachi Khelbi KeWho will quietly play a game of hide-and-seek?
Chokh Duto Tar Bendhe DeLet’s go and blindfold them
Bon Bon Shon Shon Phu DiyeWith a spin, a whoosh, and a puff of breath
Tor Bhagyer Chaka Ghuriye DeboI’ll turn the wheel of your fate
Hukkush PukkushHukkush Pukkush
Kane Kane Fush FushWhispering softly in the ear
Phir Se Toh Gaana Zara Hindi MeinNow sing that song again, but in Hindi
Koid Ke Chhode Chaand KeI’ll capture and then release the moon
Ik Gathri Mein Baandh KeTying it up neatly in a bundle
Chhoo Mantar Kar KeBy chanting a magic spell
Dikhla DungaI will show you how it’s done
Baba Ji Ki Baba Ki Jholi Mein SeFrom the holy man’s sacred sling bag
Nikla Ik KankaalA skeleton suddenly emerged
Uri Baba Uri Baba Karte KarteAnd as everyone cried, “Oh my goodness!”
Jaag Uttha BangaalAll of Bengal woke up in shock
Baba Ji Ki Baba Ki Jholi Mein SeFrom the holy man’s sacred sling bag
Nikla Ik KankaalA skeleton suddenly emerged
Uri Baba Uri Baba Karte KarteAnd as everyone cried, “Oh my goodness!”
Jaag Uttha BangaalAll of Bengal woke up in shock
Jahan Jahan Pair Pade Santan KeWherever the saint’s feet may fall
Vahan Vahan BantadhaarThere is nothing but utter ruin
Hari Hari Bol Laga DubkiChant the name of ‘Hari’ and take a plunge
Aur Kar Jaa Ganga PaarAnd cross the sacred ‘Ganges’ river
Chaar Chauke SolahFour times four is sixteen
Toh Solah Batte ChaarAnd sixteen divided by four
Hukkush PukkushHukkush Pukkush
Kane Kane Fush FushWhispering softly in the ear
Ginke Dikhana Zara Ginti MeinGo on and show me by counting them out
Chaar Sau Ande Ubla KeAfter boiling four hundred eggs
Aur Chheel KeAnd peeling them
Chhoo Mantar Kar KeBy chanting a magic spell
Dikhla DungaI will show you how it’s done
Jogan Beauty Pehen AngoothiA beautiful ascetic wears a ring
Finger PeRight on her finger
Dhoond Ke SachchaBut even after searching everywhere
Pyar Mile Na Tinder PeYou won’t find true love on Tinder
Mere Sapne Dream Kar LeGo ahead and dream my dreams
Gaane Mere Stream Kar LeGo ahead and stream my songs
Jodi Fit Story HitOur pair is perfect, the story’s a hit
Hukkush PukkushHukkush Pukkush
Kane Kane Fush FushWhispering softly in the ear
Chhupi Chhupi Kanamachi Khelbi KeWho will quietly play a game of hide-and-seek?
Chokh Duto Tar Bendhe DeLet’s go and blindfold them
Bon Bon Shon Shon Phu DiyeWith a spin, a whoosh, and a puff of breath
Tor Bhagyer Chaka Ghuriye DeboI’ll turn the wheel of your fate
Hukkush PukkushHukkush Pukkush
Kane Kane Fush FushWhispering softly in the ear
Chhupi Chhupi Kanamachi Khelbi KeWho will quietly play a game of hide-and-seek?
Chokh Duto Tar Bendhe DeLet’s go and blindfold them
Bon Bon Shon Shon Phu DiyeWith a spin, a whoosh, and a puff of breath
Tor Bhagyer Chaka Ghuriye DeboI’ll turn the wheel of your fate
The song uses a children’s game to set up a supernatural warning. The meaning of the ‘Hukkush Phukkush’ lyrics is found in the clash between the innocent invitation and the holy man’s dark claims. This contrast results in a piece that feels both playful and menacing.
