Iran-born ‘Animal’ girl Tannaz Davoodi who sings-sways-claps in song ‘Jamal-Kudu’ is being loved by audiences ! by Chaitanya Padukone

Besides the lead primary top-star cast Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Tripti, and Rashmika)  of blockbuster mega-hit movie Animal basking in the stardom limelight, even the supporting cast with cameo appearances are enjoying the perks of success, The latest is Bollywood dancer-actress Tannaz Davoodi who is the endearing ‘centre-of-distraction’  on-screen as she lip-syncs, sways and claps to the sensational Iranian viral wedding song  “Jamal Kudu’. Within two weeks, her ardent fan-following on Instagram has crossed 2.75 lakhs !!  

The charming glam-girl Tannaz said, that it was an honor to work with Bobby Deol and heartily thanked brilliant director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the casting team for the fabulous opportunity and also lakhs of her fans who are appreciating her thru social media...

The Jamal-Jamaloo song features 'Lord' Bobby Deol dancing and swaying with a glass of liquor, balancing on his head. Several young and old fans on the internet are trying the famous swag step and grooving to the peppy song.

Iranian Model-Dancer Tannaz Davoodi Shines in Bollywood Wedding Scene

Iranian model and dancer Tannaz Davoodi plays one of the charming Guests at the wedding, as shown in the movie. She was a part of the live choir singing the traditional Iranian song. Model-dancer-actress Tannaz Davoodi also known as 'Tanni' was born in Tehran (Iran). She began her career as a background dancer in Bollywood movies and live events and has since collaborated with celebrities including  Varun Dhawan, John Abraham, Nora Fatehi, Sunny Leone, Karan Singh Grover, Sooraj Pancholi, Pulkit Samrat, Ileana D'Cruz, and Rajpal Yadav.

The entire nation and even global NRIs are already grooving to the upbeat traditional Iranian song that was played during Bobby's character Abrar Haque's wedding scene in the film. Interestingly, the song is not an Indian composition but is a remixed version of an old Iranian folk song titled ''Jamaal Jamaaloo''.

Tanaaz Davoodi often shares clips on her Instagram where she can be seen dancing and acting on Bollywood songs. She is very active on social media and after featuring in Animal movie, it is reported that she has gained over 2.75 lakhs followers.

The model actress even added ‘#JamalJamaloo girl’ to her Instagram bio to get an instant connection with the netizens as internet users who are searching for her nowadays.

In the Animal movie, the reinterpreted song is part of the wedding scene where Bobby Deol (Abrar) is marrying his third tall, beautiful bride (‘Umm-e-Hani’) played by yet another charming actress-model Mansi Taxak. The same actress Mansi has played  villain John Abraham’s screen-wife  in SRK’s  mega-hit Pathaan (2023)

The English translation of the song lyrics is, "Oh! The black-eyed beauty, don't break my heart with your brutality. Oh, you are leaving me to embark on a new journey and I am going crazy like Majnu. Don't mess with my heart darling. You're leaving me to go on a voyage and I'm going crazy like Majnu."  "Jamal Jamalek Jamaloo Jamal Kudu," the song's catchphrase, translates to "Oh my love, my beloved, my sweet love." The song was originally performed in the 1950s by the Kharazemi Girls High School's Shirazi Choir, and it has since gained tremendous popularity all over Iran as a wedding or celebration song.

Talking about the inspiration behind his dance moves to Jamal Kudu, 'Lord' Bobby Deol discloses, " I suddenly remembered the time when I was small and we used to go to Punjab. I remember how we used to get drunk and keep glasses on our heads. I never understood why we did it. It suddenly came to my mind and I did that. Director Sandeep loved it."

Multi-talented, style-icon dancer Tannaz Davoodi has also pursued a fashion design course from a prestigious college!  India’s new crush, who became an instant sensation after Animal Song was released. Will her son get major lead roles as an actress-dancer in upcoming Bollywood and Southside regional films, only time will tell

 

 

 

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