Yo Yo Honey Singh, the iconic music sensation, has made countless people groove to his beats, but the story behind one of his biggest hits, “Char Botal Vodka,” is as unconventional as it gets. Recently, Honey Singh opened up about the creation of this song during an interview with Lallantop, revealing some fascinating details about its origin.
The Making of “Char Botal Vodka”
In 2013, after the release of Shahrukh Khan’s Chennai Express, Honey Singh joined the superstar on a slam tour. It was during this tour that the controversial track “Char Botal Vodka” was born. Honey Singh shared that he composed the song after downing four bottles of liquor. The mood was somber, as the tour was marred by protests from the Sikh community, who accused Honey Singh of promoting vulgarity and negatively influencing the culture through his music.
Despite the controversy swirling around him, Honey Singh found an unlikely supporter in Shahrukh Khan. When the protests intensified, with some groups burning Honey Singh’s effigies, Shahrukh stood by him. According to Honey Singh, Shahrukh even threatened to cancel the entire world tour if Honey was barred from performing. This show of support was a significant boost for the artist, who was feeling the heat from all sides.
Shahrukh’s Surprising Reaction
After one of the tour performances, an emotionally drained Honey Singh retreated to his room, where he started drinking with some friends. It was in this inebriated state that he began to work on a new tune, eventually deciding to sing it in a childlike voice. His reasoning was simple—if people were accusing him of corrupting culture, he would make sure his next song was catchy enough to be on every child’s lips.
When Shahrukh Khan heard the rough version of “Char Botal Vodka,” his reaction was blunt and honest. Shahrukh reportedly asked Honey Singh, “Have you gone mad? What kind of song is this? You will be abused for this.” He even predicted that the song would flop and lead to widespread criticism.
From Doubt to Success
Despite Shahrukh Khan’s concerns, Honey Singh was adamant about releasing the song. He felt confident that it would resonate with the audience. And he was right. “Char Botal Vodka,” featured in Sunny Leone’s film Ragini MMS 2, quickly became a massive hit, proving all the naysayers wrong.
The song’s success was a turning point for Honey Singh, further cementing his place in the music industry. What started as a defiant response to criticism ended up becoming one of his most popular tracks, showing once again that in the world of entertainment, taking risks can lead to unexpected success.
