Recreating old songs for new films has become a trend in Bollywood. Mostly, every film at least has one song which is a recreated version. Well, most of these songs fail to impress us and people associated with the original tracks are also not much happy about the recreated versions.
In 2019 also we got to hear and see many recreated versions, while some were good, some were horrible. But today let’s look at the list of recreated songs that impressed us this year…
Gud Naal Ishq Mitha (Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga)
We cannot forget the music video Gud Naal Ishq Mitha featuring Malaika Arora and Jas Arora. The song has been recreated multiple times and this year, we got one more recreated version of the song in the film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. Rochak Kohli composed the recreated version and did a good job. The best part of the song was watching Anil Kapoor dance on it.
Mungda (Total Dhamaal)
Helen was simply amazing in the song Mungda (Inkaar), so when Sonakshi Sinha decided to step into the shoes of the legendary actress, we were skeptical if Sona is the perfect choice for it. But well, Sonakshi nailed it and showed off her sexy avatar in the recreated version. It was composed by Gourov-Roshin and sung by Jyotica Tangri, Shaan, and Subhro Ganguly.
The Wakhra Swag (Judgementall Hai Kya)
The makers of Judgementall Hai Kya decided to recreate the Punjabi song Wakhra Swag for their film. The promotional song was quite interesting and we loved the nok-jhok between Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao in the song. Also, the former impressed us a lot with her swag in the track.
O Saki Saki (Batla House)
In 2018, Nora Fatehi had set the screens on fire with her amazing dance moves in the recreated version of Dilbar. This year, we got to see her in the recreated version of the track Saki Saki, and well, once again she stole our hearts with a dance moves. Also, Tanishk Bagchi did a great job of recreating the song.
Odhani (Made In China)
We are sure many of you have danced on the Gujarati song Odhni Odhu to Udi Udi Jaye. This year, in the film Made In China the song was recreated. It was composed by Sachin-Jigar and sung by Neha Kakar and Darshan Raval. The recreated version was damn good and made us dance on it.
Sauda Khara Khara (Good Newwz)
Last but not the least; we have Sauda Khara Khara in our list from the film Good Newwz. The original song was composed and sung by Sukhbir, the recreated version is also composed by Sukhbir along with Lijo George and Dj Chetas. Well, the video of the song is enjoyable as Diljit Dosanjh, Kiara Advani and Akshay Kumar have danced their heart out in it.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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