Babari Fulko Bot - Pandav Sunuwar, Basudev Munal Lyrics & Chords

Babari Fulko Bot

by Pandav Sunuwar, Basudev Munal

"Babari Phool Ko Bot" (The Basil Plant) is a legendary evergreen Nepali folk song originally sung as a duet by the veteran singers Pandav Sunuwar and Basudev Munal. Emerging as a classic from the archives of Radio Nepal, the track is revered for its infectious Lok (folk) rhythm and upbeat tempo. Over the decades, it has solidified its position as a foundational cultural staple of Nepal’s musical heritage. The song remains so profoundly influential that it continues to be reimagined by modern artists—ranging from soulful blues-rock fusions by Arko Mukhaerjee to prominent collaborative covers featured on massive platforms like The Voice of Nepal. The song is framed as a playful, romantic banter between a boy and a girl, utilizing rich rural imagery and catchphrases. The iconic recurring hook line, "Babari phool ko bot, aayo dhalkaudai jham jham istakot" (Beside the basil plant, he comes swaying in his flashing waistcoat), paints a vibrant picture of youthful courtship, traditional fashion, and flirtatious charm. The verses move back and forth with poetic punchlines ("chaanchari"), teasingly asking about each other's villages and warning against loving too intensely or carelessly. This celebration of traditional community interactions, combined with its iconic rhythm, makes it a timeless anthem for cultural festivals and folk gatherings.

तिम्रो घर चाँचरी, त्यहि तल हैन र

तिम्लाई हाम्ले चाँचरी, चिनेको छैन र

बाबरी फुलको बोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

सुन्तलाको चाँचरी पातलो छाला

जाली माया चाँचरी नगर ज्यान जाला

बाबरी फुलको बोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

धानको बाला चाँचरी, धानैको लरिलै

आधी जोवन चाँचरी गैगयो बरिलै

बाबरी फुलको बोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

तिम्रो हाम्रो चाँचरी भेट भाको दिन

संग्लो पानि चाँचरी धमिलो मन किन

बाबरी फुलको बोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

झट्ट कपाल चाँचरी, कोरन सान्नानी

तिम्लाई नलिई चाँचरी, म जाँदै जान्ननी

बाबरी फुलको बोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

Pandav Sunuwar

Basudev Munal

Babari Fulko Bot

FolkOldies Chordsbeginner1975

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C

Am

G

C Am

तिम्रो घर चाँचरी, त्यहि तल हैन र

C Am

तिम्लाई हाम्ले चाँचरी, चिनेको छैन र

Am

बाबरी फुलको बोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C Am

सुन्तलाको चाँचरी पातलो छाला

C Am

जाली माया चाँचरी नगर ज्यान जाला

Am

बाबरी फुलको बोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C Am

धानको बाला चाँचरी, धानैको लरिलै

C Am

आधी जोवन चाँचरी गैगयो बरिलै

Am

बाबरी फुलको बोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C Am

तिम्रो हाम्रो चाँचरी भेट भाको दिन

C Am

संग्लो पानि चाँचरी धमिलो मन किन

Am

बाबरी फुलको बोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C Am

झट्ट कपाल चाँचरी, कोरन सान्नानी

C Am

तिम्लाई नलिई चाँचरी, म जाँदै जान्ननी

Am

बाबरी फुलको बोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

C G

आयो ढल्काउदै झम झम इस्टकोट

About This Song

"Babari Phool Ko Bot" (The Basil Plant) is a legendary evergreen Nepali folk song originally sung as a duet by the veteran singers Pandav Sunuwar and Basudev Munal. Emerging as a classic from the archives of Radio Nepal, the track is revered for its infectious Lok (folk) rhythm and upbeat tempo. Over the decades, it has solidified its position as a foundational cultural staple of Nepal’s musical heritage. The song remains so profoundly influential that it continues to be reimagined by modern artists—ranging from soulful blues-rock fusions by Arko Mukhaerjee to prominent collaborative covers featured on massive platforms like The Voice of Nepal. The song is framed as a playful, romantic banter between a boy and a girl, utilizing rich rural imagery and catchphrases. The iconic recurring hook line, "Babari phool ko bot, aayo dhalkaudai jham jham istakot" (Beside the basil plant, he comes swaying in his flashing waistcoat), paints a vibrant picture of youthful courtship, traditional fashion, and flirtatious charm. The verses move back and forth with poetic punchlines ("chaanchari"), teasingly asking about each other's villages and warning against loving too intensely or carelessly. This celebration of traditional community interactions, combined with its iconic rhythm, makes it a timeless anthem for cultural festivals and folk gatherings.

Song Info

Release Year: 1975
Genre: Folk, Oldies
Language: nepali
Difficulty: beginner
Added by: Binayak Chalise

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