Samashti Gubbi, known as Sanskrit Sparrow, amazed the internet with her rendition of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Apna Time Aayega’ from the movie ‘Gully Boy’ in Sanskrit. In a podcast with Adarsh Sakare, the video of Gubbi performing the rap has captured widespread admiration.
The viral video begins with Gubbi announcing that she has crafted a Sanskrit rap. As the video unfolds, she proceeds to deliver ‘Apna Time Aayega’, originally popularized by Ranveer Singh and Divine, in one of the world’s oldest languages, leaving the podcast host impressed. The song became a massive hit in 2019.
“Apna Time Aayega, Sanskrit Version Incoming,” Sakare announced.
The video has amassed over 590,000 views on the platform, with social media users praising Gubbi for her innovative interpretation. One user commented, “Sanskrit sounds so melodious and respectful. No other language compares.” Another remarked, “Sanskrit fits well with rap. It sounds natural and enjoyable.”
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“I love the lyrics. I studied Sanskrit for five years in school and even performed a Qawwali in Sanskrit back then haha. I think hearing this rap over the beat would make it even better,” another user shared.
With a following of over 67,000 on Instagram, Samashti Gubbi is recognized for her deep knowledge of Sanskrit and produces content related to the language. She is the founder of sthaayi.in and manages various Sanskrit-themed WhatsApp channels including Sanskrit Ride, Sanskrit Band, Sanskrit vlogs, and Sanskrit weekends.
