AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH-URDU CODE-SWITCHING IN BOLLYWOOD SONGS

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Muhammad Asad Habib 1, Muhammad Saeed 2 , Dr. Arshad Ali Khan 3, Mohsin Amin Hanjra 4

Abstract

This research endeavors to explore the trend of code-switching in Bollywood songs. The aim of the study is to find out forms and functions of code-switching in Bollywood songs. The current research explores Hindi- English, Punjabi-English code-switching in selected songs. For this purpose, thirty Bollywood songs have been selected through purposive sampling technique spanning the years 2016-2018 from the source of YouTube and consequently analyzed within Myers Scotton’s Markedness Modal (1993). Three types of code-switching namely marked, unmarked and sequential unmarked code-switching has been explored. The results show that marked code switching serves the functions of expansion clarification, confirmation, reprimand, to emphasis, to gain control or authority over an argument and rhyming, besides this, unmarked code switching serves the function of expansion and sequential unmarked code-switching is used to expand an argument and to divert the attention of the listeners. It provides an insight into the functions of code-switching to lyricist and directs them to employ these functions in order to make songs catchy, entertaining and amusing for the listeners. Additionally, it will be useful for researchers who want to explore the trend of code switching in other genres.

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