Pune Traffic Policeman’s Helmet Safety Song Goes Viral, Creating Awareness Of Road Safety
Pune, 21st May 2023: Atish Kharade, a traffic policeman in Pune, has become the talk of the town and gained significant attention on social media. While news about people in Pune not wearing helmets is often discussed, this traffic policeman has taken a unique approach to address the issue.
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Kharade has composed a song titled ‘Dada Helmet Ghal Dada Helmet Ghal,’ set to the tune of the popular song ‘Ved Lagalu’ from Riteish Deshmukh’s movie ‘Ved.’ The song has quickly gone viral. The song features Riteish Deshmukh, Salman Khan, and Genelia from the original song in the film ‘Ved.’
Kharade has creatively adapted the song to emphasize the importance of wearing a helmet. His composition, created in collaboration with a group of talented young children, has garnered 1.7K views on YouTube within a few days.
Speaking about his motivation behind the song, Kharade expressed the desire to raise awareness about the significance of helmets, aiming to prevent injuries and save lives in accidents. He highlighted the common mindset among people that disregards the need for helmets, believing that nothing untoward will happen. Kharade’s intention was to challenge this mentality through his song and bring about a positive change.
Kharade also acknowledged the current trend of people primarily consuming content on social media platforms and reels. He recognized the power of this medium and utilized it to convey the importance of helmet usage. This song is just one of his creative endeavours to spread awareness of road safety, following similar initiatives he has undertaken since last year.
Kharade hopes that his song will inspire a few individuals to start wearing helmets and adhere to traffic rules. If he can bring about even a small change in people’s attitudes through his musical compositions, he considers it a successful endeavour.
The catchy and impactful helmet safety song by Kharade serves as a reminder for the people of Pune to prioritize their safety while on the roads, encouraging them to adopt responsible and helmet-wearing habits.