Udit Narayan refreshes 'Papa Kehte Hai' for Rajkumar Rao's 'Srikanth,' part of a trend of modern remakes of classic tunes.
‘Srikanth’ is a biographical movie chronicling the life of Srikanth Bolla, the visionary founder of Bollant Industries, despite facing visual challenges. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film stars Rajkummar Rao in the titular role, alongside Jyothika, Alaya F, and Sharad Kelkar. The latest second song from ‘Srikanth,’ titled ‘Papa Kehte Hain,’ adds a contemporary twist to the timeless classic ‘Papa Kahte Hain’ from ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ (1988). The video resonates with heartfelt emotions, featuring Jyothika's proud applause for her son and tender moments between Rajkummar's character and Alaya F. ‘Papa Kehte Hai’ 2.0, sung by Udit Narayan and recreated by Aditya Dev, pays homage to the original composition by Anand Milind while infusing a fresh vibe into the melody. Against this backdrop, let us explore some recent remakes of viral song hits.
In the film ‘Thank God,’ the song 'Manike' receives a vibrant makeover, originally sung by Sri Lankan artist Yohani as 'Manike Mage Hithe.' This reworked rendition features Yohani, Jubin Nautiyal, and Surya Ragunnathan lending their voices, with lyrics penned by Rashmi Virag, Dulan ARX, and Mellow D. The captivating track is showcased in a scene featuring Siddharth Malhotra and Nora Fatehi. Originally, 'Manike Mage Hithe' was a Sinhala-language song by Yohani, Satheeshan Rathnayaka, and Chamath Sangeeth.
In the movie ‘Roohi,’ directed by Hardik Mehta and starring Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Sharma, the song 'Nadiyon Par' takes centre stage. Sung by Shamur, Rashmeet Kaur, IP Singh, and composed by Sachin-Jigar, the track showcases Janhvi Kapoor's dynamic performance. This revamped version is a recreation of singer Shamur's popular debut song ‘Let the Music Play,’ originally released in 2004.
In the film ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo,’ helmed by director Raj Mehta, the Holi-themed song 'Rangi Sari' takes centre stage, featuring Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani. This lively track is a remake of the original song by vocalist Kavita Seth, sharing the same name.
‘Masakali’ is a song originating from the 2009 Bollywood flick ‘Delhi-6,’ composed by the musical genius A. R. Rahman, sung by Mohit Chauhan, and written by Prasoon Joshi. Its spirit has been reimagined in the rendition ‘Masakali 2.0,’voiced by Sachet Tandon and Tulsi Kumar for the movie ‘Marjaavaan,’ helmed by the skilled hand of writer-director Milap Milan Zaveri. ‘Marjaavaan’ stars Riteish Deshmukh, Sidharth Malhotra, Rakul Preet Singh, and Tara Sutaria.
Sushmita Sen's classic track ‘Dilbar’ from the film ‘Sirf Tum’ received a contemporary makeover, infused with infectious beats and complemented by Nora Fatehi's mesmerising belly dance, finding its place in John Abraham's ‘Satyameva Jayate.’ This vigilante action thriller, penned and directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, showcases the intense performances of John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee.
