Be it namak isk ka or Chikni Chameli, spicy folk shades seem to be the latest mantra for making a foot thumping Item Number.
Lets have a look at some of the item songs which are loaded with regional shades and have became huge hits!
The song Chikni Chameli of upcoming movie 'Agneepath', with a Lavni style of music has become a big hit. The song is reported to be the imitation of Marathi Item number 'Kombadi Palali'. Katrina's lavani moves and dresses have already made this song a rage.
Munni's badnaami is hard to forget too. The song inspired from bhojpuri folk song 'Launda Badnaam hua' sung by Rani Bala became immensely popular on 2010.
Moreover, super sensual performance by Malaika on this folk inspired carol made it an epitome of Item number genre.
Gulzar Sahab known for his innovation with words, penned the memorable lyrics for Omkara's Namak Isk Ka and Bidi Jalai Le.
The beauty of the lyrics was further magnified by Vishal Bhardwaj who succesfully kept the regional soul of the lyrics alive by blending them with superb folk beats.
The Item song featuring Shilpa Shetty became quite a rage among the audience. The song loaded with rural music and lyrics impressed millions.
On top of it, Sapna Awasthi's raw voice on the music of Shankar Ehsaan Loy made the trick work.
As the movie impressed the audience, so did the Item number picturised on the marvelous Aish.
The beautiful lyrics of Gulzar have their roots in Braj Bhoomi, the music of this Qawwali genre song knitted with fusion evolved as a major chart buster of 2005.
The song picturised on ravishing Yana Gupta too succeeded in rocking the masses due to its folk music mingled with western foot thumping rock music. All in all song had a mass appeal among the audience.