When several pictures of Sidharth Malhotra and Diana Penty shooting together in Goa surfaced on social media a couple of weeks ago, fans were curious to know which project the two were working on. Well, the secret is finally out. The duo is set to feature together in an upcoming music video titled Challon Ke Nishaan. Malhotra and Penty took to social media to drop the first-look poster of the new romantic song which has been directed by choreographer-director Bosco Leslie Martis.
Talking about the song, Sidharth Malhotra tells an entertainment portal, “It felt great to shoot outdoors after a while in Goa, use the scenic location and the vibe of the place. Direction by Bosco as always was seamless and creating this beautiful story with Diana was amazing. I am excited for everyone to see this song!”
Diana Penty is equally excited about the upcoming music video. Sharing her experience of working with Bosco and Sidharth, the actress tells the publication, “It was wonderful shooting for Challon Ke Nishaan. It is such a beautiful song and I hope the audience likes it as much as I do. Shooting with Sid and Bosco was really fun. They both have the knack of making everyone on set feel so at ease, that it honestly did not even feel like we were working! Here's hoping everyone enjoys the video as much as we enjoyed shooting it!”
Sidharth Malhotra, who was last seen in Marjaavaan (2019), next stars in Dharma Productions’ Shershaah, which is a biographical war drama based on the life of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra. Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the much-awaited film also stars Kiara Advani. Malhotra is also gearing up to headline the Hindi remake of the super hit Tamil film Thadam (2019).
Diana Penty, on the other hand, is waiting for the release of her next film Shiddat. The Kunal Deshmukh directorial also stars Radhika Madan, Sunny Kaushal, and Mohit Raina in central characters.
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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