This Desi Version Of Johnny Johnny Yes Papa Will Make You Talk, Walk And Laugh English

The rhymes, poems, and verses we learn during our childhood often stay with us for a lifetime. From classics like “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” to “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep,” these whimsical rhymes hold a special place in our memories. Recently, a video transforming the well-known English rhyme “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” into a desi version is doing rounds on the internet.

Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer, Ananth Rupanagudi, recently shared a video on the micro-blogging site X (formerly known as Twitter) that has amused desis. In a unique twist to a familiar rhyme, the video unfolds to feature a man singing the well-known English nursery rhyme “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” in Hindustani classical music. Accompanied by two other musicians, one playing the harmonium and another playing the tabla, the man’s Hindustani classical rendition is nothing short of impressive.

This classical interpretation of the simple, catchy lyrics showcases his vocal prowess and breathes a fresh cultural dimension into the children’s song with the intricate tunes of Indian classical music.

Indian Railway Accounts Service officer (IRAS), Ananth Rupanagudi shared the video with the caption, “If this had come 100 years ago, the British would have left their country themselves!”

This two-minute-long video has struck all the right chords with the viewers online since it was shared. It has grabbed the attention of over 19,000 viewers online so far and a plethora of reactions. Social media users couldn’t stop themselves from reacting to the new version of the poem and praising the singer’s exceptional talent and the seamless fusion used in this rendition. Users were quite impressed with how the man classically sang the rhyme.

Impressed by the delightful clip, a user wrote, “Kahan se laya yeah Video. The guy is a superb singer but poor old Jonny what to do!!!”

“This is how “Shashtriya sangeet” or for that matter anything to be marketed. Make it palatable and connect it to the end user…too good,” praised another user.

“Jokes apart, he has sung it so well in Hindustani Classical,” an account remarked praising the singer.

An individual commented, “Awesome! Truly, our people have great talent and even better sense of humour! I wonder what reaction a gora (English men) will give to this video!”

A person stated, “I have bookmarked it.”

Isn’t this version of “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” truly mesmerising?