Tunak Tunak Tun was released in 1998 by Indian Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi and became one of the defining songs of the 1990s Bhangra pop boom. Its colourful music video, built around Mehndi performing with multiple versions of himself, helped it travel far beyond its original audience. In the early internet era it was shared widely as a catchy, joyful curiosity, and later dance trends and meme edits revived it for new generations. Its simple repeated hook and unstoppable beat keep it instantly recognisable, even for listeners who do not understand Punjabi.