A friend in need is a friend indeed, and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan proved the proverb right by putting the ongoing schedule of his high-profile film Laal Singh Chaddha on hold to shoot a special dance number for his actor friend Amin Hajee’s yet-to-be-titled directorial debut. According to media reports, Khan will share the screen space with Elli AvRram in the song.
Spilling some more beans, a source in the know tells a publication, “When Amin told Aamir about turning to direction with a psychological thriller, the actor was thrilled. He agreed to make a special appearance in the project, in a heartbeat. Over the next five days, Aamir will be shooting for the song with Elli Avram at a Jaipur studio, where a huge set has been created. Composed by Tanishk Bagchi and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the number will be composed by Bosco and Caesar.”
Khan and Hajee’s friendship goes back a long way. The two have been friends for over two decades. Hajee even featured in Khan's two notable films, Lagaan (2001) and Mangal Pandey (2005).
In a time when a lot of people do not have enough time even for their families, Khan has surprised everyone by putting his own film's shoot on hold and prioritise his longtime friend's debut project.
So far, not much else has been revealed about Amin Hajee’s forthcoming film, apart from its lead cast which includes Kunal Kapoor and Amyra Dastur in lead roles. More details are expected to arrive soon.
In other news, Aamir Khan is reportedly in talks with Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) director RS Prasanna for a sports film. The superstar is expected to take the final decision on the untitled project after completing Laal Singh Chaddha.
Keep visiting this space over and again for more updates and reveals from the world of entertainment.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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