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Vadai song by Charles Bosco, featuring Jackson Bosco and Kutti Hari, pictured here with dancer Makesh |
As Charles Bosco's newly released Vadai Song, featuring Jackson Bosco and Kutti Hari, goes viral, who could have ever predicted that a song all about ulunthu vadais - a doughnut shaped, savoury snack - could be the next best thing? Yet, with over 36,000 YouTube hits since it was released just four days ago, the trio's tongue-in-cheek tribute to that enduring Tamil party food staple has proved a phenomenal success, and its fans growing by the day.
Cup of tea and vadai in hand Tamil Guardian caught up with Charles Bosco, Jackson Bosco and Kutti Hari...
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Charles Bosco |
TG: Ok guys so first things first, why a song about vadai? Do you love it that much?
Jackson Bosco: In Hari’s previous stand ups he performed a song about the old vadai story, with the fox, crow and paati (old grandma) in a Carnatic style. While he was in our studio one day, Charles said we could do a remix using the same story and we started working on ideas. The result was the vadai song.
Kutti Hari: When I was a child I found the 'Patti suta vaddai' folk tale quite boring so I wanted to give our generation a more hyped version. The original song was done by Wiz Khalifa and this was just a remake.. a random idea that came to mind which I passed on to the Bosco brothers.
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Jackson Bosco |
TG: Rumour has it that the Carnatic version of the song is due to be released?
Kutti Hari: Yes it is. J.R.Mediaworks will be producing, shooting and editing the video for that, and it'll feature the Carnatic flute player Madhusoodanan Satchithanandan. The music will be produced by Nirojan.
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Kutti Hari |
TG: The song is proving to be hugely successful, with more than 36,000 views. Did you guys expect it to be such a hit?
Kutti Hari: No way. I always see people leaving out the vadai at parties so it was a surprise to see that so many people liked the song!
Charles Bosco: We certainly didn’t expect to see over 29,000 views in less than 2 days! The main aim of this song was to give the listeners something different, musically and funny. All thanks go to our fans and supporters for making this song a success.
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TG: Now that you guys know the way to the nation's heart, whats next on the horizon?
Charles Bosco: What’s next? It a surprise!
Kutti Hari: The next song is going to make the nation COOL down... keep watching this space to understand.
Jackson Bosco: We’ll keep you all guessing. Suggestions for our future tracks are welcome.
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TG: Growing up in Europe what's your inspiration to sing and do acts in Tamil and Tanglish?
Jackson Bosco: Inspiration for me to sing is my love for music. From a young age I have been performing at many shows and still have the desire to do more and more shows. From doing the usual tamil cinema / karnatic songs, I love signing songs in various styles and languages. The vadai song was my first step in something different. I hope to do different songs in the future.
Kutti Hari: I always take inspiration from my daily life and the people I know and meet. If you’ve seen my stand-ups you’ll be familiar with characters like Kamala Aunty and my Machaal, who are all caricatures of real-life people! Asian-based comedy is quite common in the UK but Tamil life is really unique and if you sit and think about it we are a really funny community! I like to do most of my acts in Tamil because I like to keep it authentic. Even if you are a kid that doesn’t speak Tamil, you can still recognise when I’m imitating your Amma and hopefully that will make you laugh.
Charles Bosco: Inspiration for me is my passion for music. Similarly to my brother, since at a young age I have been involved in music. I love working with different artists around the globe and creating different styles of music. Throughout the years I have worked with many artists and their creativity with support has motivated me to do more and more.
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TG: You all have a huge following around the world, especially, do you all have fans back home in the North-East?
Charles Bosco: We both do have a lot of support from people back home and constantly get messages via facebook and twitter of how much they like our music!
Jackson Bosco: Yeah, it's nice to get such kind and encouraging messages.
Kutti Hari: Yes I do! They want me to come down there, but I'm just waiting for the right time.
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TG: Kutti Hari, something that some our readers desperately want to know it exactly how much of a kutti are you?
Kutti Hari: Twelve to my amma and 22 to the world. In my mind, I was just born yesterday!
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TG: So finally, tell us the truth.. What's your favourite? Ulunthu vadai or kadala vadai?
Charles Bosco: Ulunthu vadai
Jackson Bosco: Ulunthu vadai all the way!!!!!
Kutti Hari: Honestly? Mutton rolls! Vegetarian food makes me sleepy!
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