Released in 2007, Awarapan gained a cult following shortly after its release, with its music playing a large role in that appeal. Songs like “To Phir Aao” and “Tera Mera Rishta” are inseparable from the film’s identity. Now, “To Phir Aao” will make a comeback as the title song of the sequel “Awarapan 2”, Amar Malik Participate in the creation and singing of the new version. The move prompted a response from Pakistani singer Mustapha Zahid, who lent his voice to the soundtrack.
Amaal Mallik calls new track the best of his career
On Tuesday, Amal announced to X (formerly Twitter) that he had penned the title track for Awarapan 2, describing it as the best song of his career. “I always called it #SoulOfAwarapan until #MukeshBhatt sir gave it a name… Many thanks to him for giving me my first Vishesh film, which was a dream of mine since I was 16. Thanks to Mukesh Ji and @VisheshFilms, today is the day I realize a dream of 20 years. I have composed the best song of my career for this film – the ‘Title Song’ of #Awarapan2, composed by legendary poet #RashmiVirag.“
Amaal Mallik credits Mustapha Zahid with original magic
In a subsequent tweet, the singer-songwriter also praised Mustapha Zahid, who lent his voice to two songs from the original “Awarapan,” “To Phir Aao” and “Tera Mera Rishta.” “And someone we can never forget, the voice of the original #MustafaZahid and his contribution to the 2007 soundtrack – my brother from another mother and Dangerous Borders @Mustafology, a big hug. If you hadn’t worked your magic on the original, we would never have made it, my brother. Thank you for your beautiful melodies, impeccable vocals and the emptiness in your singing that still haunts and heals me,” Amal wrote.
Mustafa Zahid’s heartfelt reply
Later that night, Mustafa responded, retweeting Amal’s tweet and writing: “Amaal, lots of love, remember borders are dangerous but so is love. Taking Avaarapan’s legacy to another level, the stage is all yours, Mere Bhai.”
Mustapha Zahid’s original series is getting a sequel
Last week marked the 19th anniversary of the release of the original film, and the trailer of “Avalapan 2” was released at this time. Emraan Hashmi Returning to play the golden-hearted killer Shivam, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi join the cast along with Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kholi and Atul Kumar. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, written by Bilal Siddiqui and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, the film is expected to be released on August 14.
About the original “Awarapan”
Mohit Suri directed the original version of Avaarapan, which starred Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Purab Kohli, and Shfidya Khaderai (Emraan). Despite underperforming at the box office upon its release, the film managed to attract a loyal fanbase over time.
