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Sayeed Quadri admits pressure while recreating Tera Mera Rishta and To Phir Aao for Awarapan 2: ‘Sharminda na hona pade’

Sayeed Quadri admits pressure while recreating Tera Mera Rishta and To Phir Aao for Awarapan 2: ‘Sharminda na hona pade’

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The cult classic Awarapan is returning with a sequel, Awarapan 2, set to release in theatres this month. The film brings back Emraan Hashmi in his now-iconic role as Shivam Pandit, a hitman with a conscience. Among other things, connecting the sequel to the first part are two songs: To Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta. Both songs, part of the Awarapan soundtrack, became chartbusters in 2007. Now, they are being recreated by their original lyricist, Saeed Quadri and composed by Mithoon. Talking about the responsibility of recreating such iconic tracks, Saeed Quadri talks of pressures, validation, and more. Excerpts: Emraan Hashmi in a still from Awarapan 2. HT: When we return to an album that has been so highly acclaimed, how do you bring freshness to it while retaining its essence and soul, so that it feels like Awarapan yet is also new? Sayeed Quadri: Jo pehli baar jo maine likha tha, uski khushboo mere andar kahin na kahin hamesha baaki rahegi. [The essence of what I wrote originally will always remain within me …

Sourav Ganguly hails Rajkummar Rao recreating Lord’s moment in biopic Dada: ‘Can’t wait to see you play my cover drive’

Sourav Ganguly hails Rajkummar Rao recreating Lord’s moment in biopic Dada: ‘Can’t wait to see you play my cover drive’

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The makers of Sourav Ganguly‘s biopic, Dada, chose his 54th birthday to give him a special gift. The first poster of the film, featuring Rajkummar Rao as Sourav, was unveiled along with the film’s release date. The poster, which sees Rajkummar recreate the Prince of Calcutta’s famous Lord’s balcony celebration, prompted a response from the cricket legend himself. Rajkummar Rao (R) recreated Sourav Ganguly’s Lord’s balcony celebration for the first look of his biopic Dada. On Wednesday morning, Rajkummar and the film’s makers shared the poster of Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story. “Happy Birthday our dearest Dada. @souravganguly,” Rajkummar wrote in the caption alongside the image of him, shirtless waving the India jersey from the Lord’s balcony, just like how Ganguly had done when India won the NatWest Trophy final in 2002. Minutes after the poster was unveiled, Ganguly shared it on his social media and reacted to RajKummar Rao’s look. Calling it the “best gift ever,” he wrote, “The Best Gift Ever! Can’t wait to see you play my cover drive! @rajkummar_rao.” Celebrating …

‘Borders are dangerous’: Awarapan fame Pakistani singer Mustapha Zahid reacts to Amaal Mallik recreating songs in sequel

‘Borders are dangerous’: Awarapan fame Pakistani singer Mustapha Zahid reacts to Amaal Mallik recreating songs in sequel

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When Awarapan was released in 2007, it quickly became a cult success. Part of the film’s appeal was its music, particularly To Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta, which became synonymous with the film. The former is now being recreated for the film’s sequel – Awarapan 2 – as its title track, with Amaal Mallik taking over the duties of composing and singing it. This has elicited a response from Pakistani singer Mustapha Zahid, best known for his work on the original Awarapan soundtrack. Shriya Saran and Emraan Hashmi in a still from the 2007 film Awarapan. Amaal Mallik talks about Awarapan 2 title track Amaal took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to share that he had composed the Awarapan 2 title song, calling it his ‘career-best’. “The #SoulOfAwarapan is what I always called it until #MukeshBhatt sir gave it a name…Can’t thank him enough for giving me my first Vishesh film, a dream of mine since age 16. Today is the day I get to live a 20-year-old dream of mine thanks to …

Huma Qureshi admits feeling nervous while recreating Ishq Kameena

Huma Qureshi admits feeling nervous while recreating Ishq Kameena

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The iconic Ishq Kameena is back with a fresh twist. Ahead of the release of Baby Do Die Do, the makers have unveiled a recreated version of the 2002 chartbuster, featuring Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh. The new version reimagines the cult classic with a fresh visual treatment while retaining its infectious energy and larger-than-life appeal. Huma Qureshi on Ishq Kameena recreation Featuring Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh, the song offers a glimpse into the crackling chemistry between the two while bringing together glamour, attitude, and electrifying dance moves. The original Ishq Kameena, which was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, was sung by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik. The track is from the 2002 film Shakti: The Power. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Huma Qureshi was ‘nervous’ recreating Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s Ishq Kameena: ‘We weren’t trying to imitate’

Huma Qureshi was ‘nervous’ recreating Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s Ishq Kameena: ‘We weren’t trying to imitate’

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The team behind Baby Do Die Do has unveiled its latest song, Ishq Kameena, giving one of Bollywood’s most-loved dance tracks a stylish new makeover. Originally released in 2002 with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Shakti: The Power, the dance number returns with a fresh visual treatment, energetic choreography and a modern touch. The recreated Ishq Kameena features Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh. Huma Qureshi on recreating Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s Ishq Kameena. Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh headline the recreated track On X, formerly Twitter, Human Qureshi shared the clip and wrote: “For delhi kids we grew up dancing to these 90s songs .. pinching myself that I get to recreate it .. we love you @iamsrk and Aishwarya maam 🤍#IshqKameena.” Talking about recreating the iconic track, Huma Qureshi said, “When this song came to us, we were just so excited to bring it back. Ishq Kameena is massive, almost everyone has danced to it at some point and that comes with a huge responsibility. We were nervous, genuinely …

Sakshi Sindwani on being body shamed after recreating Alia Bhatt’s Cannes look

Sakshi Sindwani on being body shamed after recreating Alia Bhatt’s Cannes look

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 29, 2026 11:00 PM IST Following Alia Bhatt’s jaw-dropping appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Sakshi Sindwani recreated her iconic peach Tamara Ralph couture look — sharing snippets online. The fashion creator collaborated with GKD.edit to create the strapless cut-out ensemble the actor wore on the red carpet. However, the internet was not so kind with compliments. Sindwani took to Instagram to share that she was body shamed, stating: “I’m being called ugly a lot recently in my DMs, so here’s a little story time. I started #smurecreats at a time when recreating celebrity looks meant willingly opening yourself up to comparison. But for me, it was never about looking like a celebrity. It was about reminding people that fashion, beauty, confidence, and self-expression belong to every body type. That you are not lesser than anyone because of how you look, you just need the confidence to wear what you love!! THAT WAS MY PURPOSE.” Sharing how the trolling impacted her mental health, she elaborated: “Over the last few weeks, …

Janhvi Kapoor says recreating Sridevi’s legacy is ‘close to impossible’

Janhvi Kapoor says recreating Sridevi’s legacy is ‘close to impossible’

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Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan are busy promoting their upcoming film Peddi. During the promotions, the actors opened up about growing up unaware of the immense stardom of their legendary parents, Sridevi and Chiranjeevi. The actors reflected on discovering their parents’ larger-than-life legacy only after entering the film industry themselves. Janhvi Kapoor on Sridevi In a recent interview during Peddi promotions, Janhvi remembered Sridevi and shared, “I started discovering what she meant to people as I’ve gotten to work myself. She did keep it away from us a lot. For us, the most superwoman-like thing she would do was, on a Friday, go to the fish market and select which pomfret we should have, and we’d be like, ‘Oh my God, yeah.’ So she would take pride in doing all of this. This whole aspect of her life was very far from us.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Salman Khan pulls Varun Dhawan’s leg over recreating his song amid Chunari Chunari row: ‘Isne mera ek aur gaana…’

Salman Khan pulls Varun Dhawan’s leg over recreating his song amid Chunari Chunari row: ‘Isne mera ek aur gaana…’

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Superstar Salman Khan brought his trademark wit and charm when he joined filmmaker David Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan at an event in Mumbai on Saturday. The evening took a hilarious turn when Salman jokingly roasted Varun for recreating his iconic song Chunari Chunari for his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, leaving the younger star blushing. At the event, Salman Khan kept it effortlessly stylish in a black T-shirt paired with a leather jacket and denims. (PTI) Salman roasts Varun On Saturday, PVR INOX hosted a special film festival honouring the cinematic journey of filmmaker David Dhawan. Titled the David Dhawan Film Festival, the event saw the filmmaker in attendance along with his son, actor Varun Dhawan. However, it was Salman’s presence that emerged as one of the biggest highlights of the evening. Salman kept it effortlessly stylish in a black T-shirt paired with a leather jacket and denims, instantly reminding fans of his signature fashion era from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Several videos of him arriving at the event …

Varun Dhawan on recreating Salman Khan’s Chunari Chunari in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Varun Dhawan on recreating Salman Khan’s Chunari Chunari in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

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The trailer of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has finally been unveiled, promising a rollercoaster of comedy, romance and chaos in classic David Dhawan style. During the trailer launch event, lead actor Varun Dhawan opened up about recreating the iconic song Chunari Chunari, originally featuring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen. Varun Dhawan on Chunari Chunari recreation Talking about recreating the popular track alongside Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, Varun said the experience was “definitely exciting.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Drishyam actress recalls interaction with Venkatesh about him recreating Mohanlal’s expressions: ‘Would not be able…’

Drishyam actress recalls interaction with Venkatesh about him recreating Mohanlal’s expressions: ‘Would not be able…’

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Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, is all set to hit the big screens on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the superstar’s 66th birthday. Now, the film’s co-star Esther Anil has recalled an old interaction she had with Venkatesh Daggubati while working on the Telugu remake of Drishyam. Drishyam actress Esther Anil about Venkatesh’s comment on recreating Mohanlal’s expressions Speaking during the promotions of Drishyam 3, Esther Anil said, “While remaking Drishyam in Telugu, actor Venkatesh openly admitted that he wouldn’t be able to recreate the expressions Mohanlal delivered in the original, because that’s something only Mohanlal can do.” Drishyam 3 is the upcoming installment in the crime drama franchise. Following the events of the first two films, Georgekutty and his family once again take center stage, as the emotional toll of the crime they have tried to hide continues to weigh heavily on them. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film also stars Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Murali Gopy in key roles. The movie was initially scheduled to release on April 2, 2026, …