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Dagabaaz Re — Meaning & Song Guide

by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal

Dabangg 2 · 2012-11-17

Last updated: May 2026

What is “Dagabaaz Re” about?

“Dagabaaz Re” is a playful indie song in Hindi by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shreya Ghoshal (Dabangg 2, 2012-11-17). The title Dagabaaz Re translates to a playful accusation of betrayal, pointing toward themes of romantic mischief and teasing heartbreak. Read what the song is about below, or stream it on Spotify and YouTube Music.

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What “Dagabaaz Re” is about

The title Dagabaaz Re translates to a playful accusation of betrayal, pointing toward themes of romantic mischief and teasing heartbreak. As a phrase, it suggests a dynamic of lighthearted reproach between lovers rather than genuine despair. A listener would likely come to this Hindi track for its blend of traditional melodies and emotive vocal delivery, seeking a mood that balances romantic tension with playfulness.

Released on November 17, 2012, this track is part of the album Dabangg 2 and is credited to the performers Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal. It suits listening occasions that call for expressive, melody-driven vocal performances.

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Meaning & Story Behind “Dagabaaz Re”

What Does “Dagabaaz Re” Mean?

Dagabaaz (दग़ाबाज़ / دغاباز) combines daga — deceit, betrayal — with the Persian suffix -baaz, "one who deals in." A dagabaaz is a cheat, a double-crosser. But in the Dabangg 2 duet the accusation is pure flirtation: calling your beloved a deceiver, with a smile, is one of the oldest moves in subcontinental folk romance. The mock-complaint lets lovers say what tenderness cannot — you have stolen from me, tricked me, taken my heart by fraud — while both parties understand the charge is a caress. Sajid-Wajid set the teasing to a swaying, dholak-driven melody, and the pairing of voices is the joke's engine: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's qawwali-trained gravity pressing the accusation, Shreya Ghoshal's brightness deflecting it right back. Neither wants acquittal. For anyone searching the meaning, dagabaaz re is best read as "oh, you deceiver" said the way you'd say it across a pillow — a playful indictment where being found guilty is the whole romance.