"Tauba Tauba" is a song from the 2024 Hindi film Bad Newz, written, composed and sung by Karan Aujla and was picturised on Aujla, along with Vicky Kaushal. The song received a positive reception becoming one of the most popular songs of the year. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard India, and UK Asian charts.
| "Tauba Tauba" | |
|---|---|
 Song cover | |
| Song by Karan Aujla | |
| from the album Bad Newz | |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Released | 2 July 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | Saregama |
| Composer(s) | Karan Aujla |
| Lyricist(s) | Karan Aujla |
| Music video | |
| "Tauba Tauba" on YouTube | |
Composition and music video
editThe lyrics for the song were written by Karan Aujla who also composed the music and sang the song. It was choreographed by Bosco–Caesar. The costume was designed by Samidha Wangnoo, who also did the costumes for the film.[1]
"Tauba Tauba" is a party song that is picturised upon Aujla, along with Vicky Kaushal. The song marks Aujla and Kaushal's first-ever collaboration and also marks the Bollywood debut of Aujla.[2]
Reception
editJoginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama said that "the beats are such that you can't but groove to them. Rest is taken care of by Vicky Kaushal's dance steps that led to thousands of reels floating around all over the social media."[3] Richa Mukherjee of NDTV wrote, "In the song, Vicky Kaushal and Karan Aujla look cool in shades and exude swag and charm with their moves. While Triptii Dimri looks stunning as ever."[4] Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times called the song a "peppy dance number" and said "Vicky shows off his moves in a dark suit while Triptii looks smouldering in a gold dress."[5]
"Tauba Tauba" peaked at #1 on Billboard India,[6] and UK Asian charts.[7] The song entered the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 at the 25th position in July 2024.[8] The music video crossed over 70 million views on YouTube and the song hit millions of streams worldwide ahead of the film's 19 July 2024 release.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 1 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| MENA (IFPI)[11] | 1 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 1 |
| UAE (IFPI)[13] | 1 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[14] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "Tauba Tauba - Bad Newz - Vicky Kaushal - Triptii Dimri - Karan Aujla". Bollywood Hungama. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "'Tauba Tauba' official video song from the movie 'Bad Newz' by Karan Aujla is out now!". India TV. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Bad Newz Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Bad Newz Song Tauba Tauba: Vicky Kaushal Moves Like Magic". NDTV. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Tauba Tauba from Bad Newz: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri steal the show with their chemistry. Watch". Hindustan Times. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "India Songs – Billboard". Billboard. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Asian Music Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Karan Aujla's Bollywood Single 'Tauba Tauba' Arrives At No. 25 On The Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "The Official Mena Chart - This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20 from 12/07/2024 to 18/07/2024". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "The Official Mena Chart - This Week's Official UAE Chart Top 20 from 12/07/2024 to 18/07/2024". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 July 2024.