Trivia – Fogotteo Pettoita Konkani Song
“Fogotteo Pettoita,” which means “Crackers Burning,” is a touching and emotional Konkani duet sung by Robin Vaz and Fatima D’Souza, with lyrics written by Robin Vaz. The song stands out for its strong storytelling and realistic portrayal of family conflict.
The song begins with a heartfelt dialogue between a mother and her son, immediately setting an emotional tone. The mother is seen leaving the house with a small bag, saying she is going wherever life takes her, hinting at her pain and helplessness.
As the song unfolds, it reveals the reason behind her decision—she cannot tolerate the ill-treatment from her daughter-in-law. Through the lyrics, the mother explains how she is insulted, verbally abused, and even thrown out of the house when her son is not around. These scenes reflect a harsh reality faced in some households.
The title “Fogotteo Pettoita” (crackers burning) symbolically represents the constant fights and explosive arguments happening within the home, much like bursting crackers.
Despite the sadness, the song carries a message of love and responsibility. The son, upon understanding the situation, consoles his mother and reassures her. In the end, he stands by her and brings her back home, restoring a sense of emotional balance.
Overall, this song is a powerful social commentary wrapped in a musical form, highlighting family relationships, respect for parents, and the importance of unity. It remains a memorable and meaningful Konkani classic.
Song Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Song | Fogotteo Pettoita |
| Released Date | Not Known |
| Singer | Robin Vaz & Fatima D’Souza |
| Lyrics | Robin Vaz |
| Music | Not Known |
Fogotteo Pettoita Konkani Song
Dialogues:
Rob: Mai hi potli guen kuin vetai?
Fat: Mojea puta au vetam muzo jiv podta tuin
Lyrics
Rob: Ghor sodun Mai tum khuin veta?
Fat: Tuje bhailechem sonsunk zainam puta
Rob: Tor bhail muji kitem munnta?
Fat: Tum nam zatos thi beshtich sotaita
Gallio souta dissan dis zogodta
Gharantli bhair sor muddon khontannim marta
Avenuch tuka kazar kelolo forsan
Cheddum koslem tem eka vorsan
Tem cheddum borea ghunnachem muddon sangon
Amkam fotoilim tea Ponjechia Lorsan
Fat: Cheddum zolmotos khontouta
Cheddo zolmotos fogotteo pettoita
Apurbayen tankam vadoita
Rob: Vaddon vodle zatoch kazar zata
Fat: Matharponnar sukh mevonks axeon rauta
Sunn bitor sortoch khonntancho mar khata
Matharponnar sukh mevonks axeon rauta
Sunn bitor sortoch khonntancho mar khata
Rob: Itlo teomp Mai sang tum kitiak ogi asli
Fat: Au nui re puta gharak uzo galta tosli
Tum ekloch put mozo fudar boro zaunk tuzo itch muji euzon asli
Rob: Sarkem ximponnam tor ek zhadd
Tea zhaddache zaunk pautat vibadd
Aiz khobar gharacho uzvadd
Tem zaunk paulem bhail ti mevonn nadd
Fat: Mak lagon puta ghardar ghalinaka padd
Sakramentacher tum vochonakai add
Mak lagon puta ghardar ghalinaka padd
Sakramentacher tum vochonakai add
Rob: Atanch vosson gharantli bhair galtam tika
Fat: Avunch veta puta bhair bhailek dhanddainaka
Rob: Tum khaxa Mai muji au zolmolam tuka
Tuka sandlear birmott funtalli maka
Dialogues
Fat: Baba, maka ghara vortai? Tum bhaile laguim zogodnakai re muji puta
Rob: Nam Mai au zogodchinam
Fat: Zhogonakai
Rob: Zogodchinam
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