Kulwa Ke Deepak | Bhojpuri Sohar + Chutney Soca | Drupatee X Taran | Newborn Song 2025

Kulwa Ke Deepak | Light of the Family
Drupatee Ramgoonai X Terence Taran Sookbir
Bhojpuri Sohar + Chutney Soca | Newborn Song 2025

Performed by:
Drupatee Ramgoonai X Terence Taran Sookbir
Keyboard: Adesh Sahadeo
Dholak: Rukesh Sukhram
Drupatee Vocals Recorded at:
Wizzy Studios | Trinidad & Tobago
Taran Vocals Recorded at:
House of Picasso | Bayonne, NJ
Mixed by Picasso: Fabian Velazquez
Executive Producer: Taran Terence Sookbir
Record Label: Taran Ji Music

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Kulwa Ke Deepak is a traditional Bhojpuri sohar song brought to life in a modern chutney soca groove by the legendary Drupatee Ramgoonai and Taran Terence Sookbir. This newborn celebration song blends the sacred with the sonic—paying homage to the timeless Bhojpuri folk music of our ancestors while speaking directly to today’s generation.

A sohar is a Hindu baby song, sung after childbirth, Barahee, or 9-day ceremonies, especially in Bihari and Indo-Caribbean homes. It celebrates the arrival of a child as the “light of the family”—Kulwa Ke Deepak—a symbol of life, legacy, and joy. With this version, we aim to keep the fire of our culture burning bright, with basslines and beats our youth can vibe to.

It’s an honor to collaborate with Drupatee, a true icon and Queen of Chutney Soca, who just made history by winning Chutney Soca Monarch 2025 with Machel Montano. Her voice has inspired generations. Taran, a cultural musician and Hindu spiritualist, has dedicated his music to bridging generations through tradition and modern sound.

Together, they revive this Bhojpuri traditional song to ensure it’s not just remembered—but danced to, celebrated, and passed on. Whether you're honoring a newborn, celebrating a Hindu baby shower, or just embracing your roots, let this track move your soul.

#KulwaKeDeepak is more than a Barahee Jam—it’s a statement:

We are still here. We still sing. We still celebrate.

#BhojpuriSohar #ChutneySoca

Lyrics:

Jug jug jīyasu lalanwā,
Bhawanwā ke bhāg jāgal ho,
Lalanā lāl hoīhe,
Kulwā ke dīpak, manwā meṃ āsa lagal ho

Āj ke dinwā suhāwan,
Ratiyā lubhāwan ho,
Lalanā didiyā ke god meṃ janmal,
Horilwā baḍa sundar ho

Nakiyā tahar jaisan bābujī ke,
Ankhiyā māī ke ho,
Lalan ke muhiyā chandan, sūraj jaisan,
Anjor bhaīl ho

Sāsū suhāgin, baḍ bhaāgin,
An-dhan lutāwe ho,
Lalan ke duārā pe bajela badhāiyā,
Anganwā meṃ uṭhe sohar ho

Nāchī nāchī gāweli bahiniyā,
Lalan ke khelāweli ho,
Hasi hasi tihuki chalāweli,
Ras barasāweli ho

Jug jug jīyasu lalanwā,
Bhawanwā ke bhāg jāgal ho,
Lalanā lāl hoīhe,
Kulwā ke dīpak, manwā meṃ āsa lagal ho

Translation:

May the child live long for ages,
The fortune of the house has awakened,
This child will be a gem,
A light of the family,
And hope has risen in the heart.

Today is a beautiful day,
And the night is captivating,
The sister has given birth to a child,
The newborn is very beautiful.

The nose is like the father’s,
And the eyes like the mother’s,
The face of the child shines like the moon and sun,
And everything is illuminated.

The mother-in-law is blessed and fortunate,
She gives away wealth and joy,
Songs of celebration are heard at the doorstep,
And songs of joy rise in the courtyard.

The sisters are dancing and singing,
Playing with the child,
And the child smiles and giggles,
Spreading joy and sweetness.

May the child live long for ages,
The fortune of the house has awakened,
This child will be a gem,
A light of the family,
And hope has risen in the heart.