What is tunak tunak tun?

Tunak Tunak Tun is a Hindi pop song released in 1998 by Indian artist Daler Mehndi. It became an internet meme in the early 2000s due to its catchy tune and iconic music video.

The music video is notable for featuring Daler Mehndi himself, instead of professional models, using chroma key technology to place himself in various locations. This was done in response to criticism that his music videos only featured attractive women. The song and video were a massive success in India and gained international recognition, contributing to the rise of Bollywood music and culture worldwide.