When Awarapan was released in 2007, it quickly became a cult success. Part of the film’s appeal was its music, particularly To Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta, which became synonymous with the film. The former is now being recreated for the film’s sequel – Awarapan 2 – as its title track, with Amaal Mallik taking over the duties of composing and singing it. This has elicited a response from Pakistani singer Mustapha Zahid, best known for his work on the original Awarapan soundtrack.
Amaal Mallik talks about Awarapan 2 title track
Amaal took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to share that he had composed the Awarapan 2 title song, calling it his ‘career-best’. “The #SoulOfAwarapan is what I always called it until #MukeshBhatt sir gave it a name…Can’t thank him enough for giving me my first Vishesh film, a dream of mine since age 16. Today is the day I get to live a 20-year-old dream of mine thanks to Mukesh Ji & @VisheshFilms. I have created my career best song for this movie —— The ‘Title Song’ of #Awarapan2 penned by the legendary poet #RashmiVirag.”
Mustapha Zahid and Amaal’s banter
In a follow-up tweet, the singer-composer gave a shoutout to Mustapha Zahid, who had sung two songs in Awarapan – To Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta. “Also a big hug to the man we all must never forget, the voice of the original #MustafaZahid and his contribution to the 2007 soundtrack – My homie, my brother from another mother & a dangerous border @Mustafology. We could’ve never been doing this if you hadn’t done the magic in the original my bro. Thank you for the stupendous melodies, the impeccable vocals and that emptiness in your rendition still haunts me and heals me,” wrote Amaal.
Later on Tuesday night, Mustapha reposted Amaal’s tweet and responded, “Lots of love Amaal, remember borders are dangerous but then so is love. Take Awarapan legacy to another level, the stage is all yours Mere Bhai.”
About Awarapan 2
The teaser of Awarapan 2 was unveiled last week on the 19th anniversary of the first part. The film brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam, the hitman with a heart of gold. The film also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, along with Suvinder Vicky, Vijayant Kholi, and Atul Kumar. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, Awarapan 2 releases in cinemas on 14 August.
The original Awarapan was directed by Mohit Suri. Apart from Emraan, it starred Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Purab Kohli, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Shaad Randhawa. The film underperformed at the box office but gained a cult fanbase in the years to come.
