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Must be a Punjabi
A Punjabi can be a Sikh, a Muslim or a Hindu.
Kelsey Adams · CBC Music · Posted: Jan 08, 2026 1:38 PM PST | Last Updated: January 8
Zohran Mamdani embraces Babbulicious during his performance at the 112th New York City mayoral inauguration (Taran Sodhi)
On Jan. 1, history was made in New York City, and Punjabi Canadian rapper Babbulicous played a significant role.
Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim and Indian Ugandan mayor, was sworn in on New Year’s Day. He is New York City's 112th mayor.
Babbulicious, a.k.a. Babbu Beard, closed out the ceremony with a reworked rendition of his 2022 song Gaddi Red Challenger. In the three years since its release, it has garnered almost 30 million Spotify streams and 14 million views on YouTube.
In a behind-the-scenes video the Brampton, Ont. rapper and comedian posted to his Instagram, he expressed his anxiety and excitement at being a part of the inauguration: “I was cold and I was nervous, but Zohran’s speech gave me the fire.”
Gaddi Red Challenger is a boastful, confidence-boosting track with lyrics that translate to: “Any city I go to/ Everyone shows me respect.” Beard worked with producer J Statik on the song, who has also produced, mixed and mastered for Karan Aujla, Diljit Dosanjh and the late Sidhu Moose Wala.
The song’s mix of bhangra and hip hop, and some tongue-in-cheek humour, caught the attention of Mamdani’s team.
WATCH | The official music video for Gaddi Red Challenger:
In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Beard said that his inclusion in the inauguration all started with an Instagram DM that said, “There’s a spot that opened up and we would love to have you perform.”
He immediately began reworking the song to give it a bit more energy, and then decided to change the introduction to be more topical, changing the lyric from “Babbulicious! J Statik, what up!” to “New York, Zohran Mamdani!”
Beard also tweaked the chorus, adding in the names of New York City’s five boroughs.
He shared in the same interview that he received many positive reactions to his performance: “I think people feel really represented or seen, especially seeing two South Asians, one a mayor and then me performing at a his event… I think it legitimizes us a bit, like Punjabis or Sikhs or South Asians being on a global stage.”
A Punjabi can be a Sikh, a Muslim or a Hindu.
How Punjabi Canadian rapper Babbulicious ended up performing at Zohran Mamdani's mayoral inauguration
He performed his song Gaddi Red Challenger following the New York City mayor's swearing-in ceremony
Kelsey Adams · CBC Music · Posted: Jan 08, 2026 1:38 PM PST | Last Updated: January 8
Zohran Mamdani embraces Babbulicious during his performance at the 112th New York City mayoral inauguration (Taran Sodhi)
On Jan. 1, history was made in New York City, and Punjabi Canadian rapper Babbulicous played a significant role.
Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim and Indian Ugandan mayor, was sworn in on New Year’s Day. He is New York City's 112th mayor.
Babbulicious, a.k.a. Babbu Beard, closed out the ceremony with a reworked rendition of his 2022 song Gaddi Red Challenger. In the three years since its release, it has garnered almost 30 million Spotify streams and 14 million views on YouTube.
In a behind-the-scenes video the Brampton, Ont. rapper and comedian posted to his Instagram, he expressed his anxiety and excitement at being a part of the inauguration: “I was cold and I was nervous, but Zohran’s speech gave me the fire.”
Gaddi Red Challenger is a boastful, confidence-boosting track with lyrics that translate to: “Any city I go to/ Everyone shows me respect.” Beard worked with producer J Statik on the song, who has also produced, mixed and mastered for Karan Aujla, Diljit Dosanjh and the late Sidhu Moose Wala.
The song’s mix of bhangra and hip hop, and some tongue-in-cheek humour, caught the attention of Mamdani’s team.
WATCH | The official music video for Gaddi Red Challenger:
In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Beard said that his inclusion in the inauguration all started with an Instagram DM that said, “There’s a spot that opened up and we would love to have you perform.”
He immediately began reworking the song to give it a bit more energy, and then decided to change the introduction to be more topical, changing the lyric from “Babbulicious! J Statik, what up!” to “New York, Zohran Mamdani!”
Beard also tweaked the chorus, adding in the names of New York City’s five boroughs.
He shared in the same interview that he received many positive reactions to his performance: “I think people feel really represented or seen, especially seeing two South Asians, one a mayor and then me performing at a his event… I think it legitimizes us a bit, like Punjabis or Sikhs or South Asians being on a global stage.”
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Who want to volunteer and lie flat and I use the sledgehammer?
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Mark Weins becomes a Sikh for a day
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The aunty in the end said, "You are also my child. You are just like my own child." And she said it with utmost heart. That's somehow the beauty of most people from the older generations in India (and I am sure across many Asian cultures). They treat you and care for you like your own. Unfortunately, we are losing most of it all as society changes rapidly.
Thank you for translating what she said! The warmth those two women showed to Mark was my favorite part of the video.
16 hours ago
@ 20.00 min onwards, that respectful old lady represents true spirit of punjab.She was happy to see Mark and with love she mentioned about her own family members living abroad..
16 hours ago
Kitchen that can serve 300k people, that's crazy. Awesome video Mark
EVERY human being enters this world naked. No name, no religion, no money, no academic degree. I dream of a world where all people are equal—no wars over skin color, money, power, or religion. I admire the philosophy of the Golden Temple: that every human being is equal.
16 hours ago
Absolutely beautiful culture and religious principles.
One of the places ive always wanted to see
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@born-victor
14 hours agoThe aunty in the end said, "You are also my child. You are just like my own child." And she said it with utmost heart. That's somehow the beauty of most people from the older generations in India (and I am sure across many Asian cultures). They treat you and care for you like your own. Unfortunately, we are losing most of it all as society changes rapidly.
@donaldgrove2249
5 hours agoThank you for translating what she said! The warmth those two women showed to Mark was my favorite part of the video.
@doctoramrit9485
16 hours ago@ 20.00 min onwards, that respectful old lady represents true spirit of punjab.She was happy to see Mark and with love she mentioned about her own family members living abroad..
@WynandRuhle
16 hours agoKitchen that can serve 300k people, that's crazy. Awesome video Mark
@elcomode
15 hours agoEVERY human being enters this world naked. No name, no religion, no money, no academic degree. I dream of a world where all people are equal—no wars over skin color, money, power, or religion. I admire the philosophy of the Golden Temple: that every human being is equal.
@Raphalou
16 hours agoAbsolutely beautiful culture and religious principles.
@grimbunny81
16 hours agoOne of the places ive always wanted to see
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A tale of wrong choice/decision and later regret
The wrong choice - not the singer - looks exactly like someone I know quite well
lol
READ THE MEANING
lol
Hey girl, are you all right
Come near me, I won’t bite
I find you sexy
That’s why I’m awake whole night (shagging???)
Karave ni tu murder
Oh bhaven hove daylight
Jhakaas teri body
I fell in love at first sight
You’ll cause murders
Even in broad daylight
Your body is marvelous
I fell in love at first sight
Kunwariya to sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
(the singer gives a future scenario when the girl will have to manage kitchen and home if she marries someone else, while the singer will be giving super hit songs)
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
Na ja na ja na ja (x4)
Sohni badi lagdi ae
Jad kurti bhaven kaale rang di
Thoda jeha mere nede aa
Tere utte aa lagda nazar ae sab di
You look very beautiful
When you get into a black kurti (kurti is a kind of top for females, a little long, with different neck styles)
Come a little near to me
Seems like everyone is watching you
(probably, by asking her to come close, the singer wants to signal everyone that the girl is with him and they should stop trying on her)
Lakk tera hil da ae
Jeve paani de vich hil di supni
Tu ajj mainu roki na
Tere kolon haan kara ke chadh ni
Your waist swings
Like a female serpent runs through water
Don’t stop me today
I’ll only leave after I get a yes from you
Kunwariya ton sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
Teri aa nigahwan mainu maar sutteya ae
Girl you look so good
Your eyes have taken my life
When you walk my way
Your style takes away my heart
When you shake them heels (I guess, it means her waist)
I leave everything and get after you
(You) Make me go crazy
You talk and I watch and I like how you talk
Mesmerized by you I don’t want you to stop
Baby just tell ’em you writing for me
Give you the word and I won’t charge you a fee
Take you to Paris, I’ll take you to London
Five star hotel food, that you couldn’t imagine
Playback your dreams baby, I could just fund it
Long as you with me you’ll live in abundance
Kunwariya ton sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
The wrong choice - not the singer - looks exactly like someone I know quite well
lol
READ THE MEANING
lol
Don't go
Hey girl, are you all right
Come near me, I won’t bite
I find you sexy
That’s why I’m awake whole night (shagging???)
Karave ni tu murder
Oh bhaven hove daylight
Jhakaas teri body
I fell in love at first sight
You’ll cause murders
Even in broad daylight
Your body is marvelous
I fell in love at first sight
Kunwariya to sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
(the singer gives a future scenario when the girl will have to manage kitchen and home if she marries someone else, while the singer will be giving super hit songs)
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
Na ja na ja na ja (x4)
Sohni badi lagdi ae
Jad kurti bhaven kaale rang di
Thoda jeha mere nede aa
Tere utte aa lagda nazar ae sab di
You look very beautiful
When you get into a black kurti (kurti is a kind of top for females, a little long, with different neck styles)
Come a little near to me
Seems like everyone is watching you
(probably, by asking her to come close, the singer wants to signal everyone that the girl is with him and they should stop trying on her)
Lakk tera hil da ae
Jeve paani de vich hil di supni
Tu ajj mainu roki na
Tere kolon haan kara ke chadh ni
Your waist swings
Like a female serpent runs through water
Don’t stop me today
I’ll only leave after I get a yes from you
Kunwariya ton sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
Teri aa nigahwan mainu maar sutteya ae
Girl you look so good
Your eyes have taken my life
When you walk my way
Your style takes away my heart
When you shake them heels (I guess, it means her waist)
I leave everything and get after you
(You) Make me go crazy
You talk and I watch and I like how you talk
Mesmerized by you I don’t want you to stop
Baby just tell ’em you writing for me
Give you the word and I won’t charge you a fee
Take you to Paris, I’ll take you to London
Five star hotel food, that you couldn’t imagine
Playback your dreams baby, I could just fund it
Long as you with me you’ll live in abundance
Kunwariya ton sohni ae te main vi aa kunwara
Chadh di jawani hunn lutt le nazara
Je na mainu karti ni puchna dobara
Fer rotiyan pakayi naale mere gaane gayi
You and I, both are bachelors
Should ride high on the hormones of youth
If you say no, I’ll not ask second time
Then you’ll prepare chapatis while singing my songs
Na ja, na ja na ja na ja na ja mitran ton door
Ambran ton aayi tu lagdi ae hoor
Att tera nakhra tera ki kasoor
Mainu vi pasand tu kardi zaroor (x2)
Don’t go far from me
You look like an angel from heaven
You’ve got attitude, but how can I blame you
You definitely like me
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