‘Awarapan’, which was released in 2007, received cult status soon after its release, and his music played a major role in this appeal. Songs like ‘To Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’ are inseparable from what the film is known for. Now, ‘To Phir Aao’ is set to make a comeback as the sequel, ‘Awarapan 2’, and Amali Mallik input to create and play a new song. The move caught the attention of Mustapha Zahid, a Pakistani singer who lent his voice to the original song.
Amaal Mallik calls this new song as his best work
On Tuesday, Amaal took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he has composed the theme song for ‘Awarapan 2’, describing it as the best of his career. “The #SoulOfAwarapan is what I used to call it until #MukeshBhatt sir named it…I can’t thank him enough for giving me my first Vishesh film, my dream since 16 years. Today is the day I live my 20 year old dream thanks to Mukesh Ji & @VisheshFilms. I have composed my best song for this movie —— ‘Theme Song’ of #Awarapan2 by famous poet #RashmiVirag.“
Amaal Mallik credits Mustapha Zahid for the original magic
In a subsequent tweet, the singer also paid tribute to Mustapha Zahid, who lent his voice in two songs of “Awarapan” – ‘To Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’. “Also a big hug for a man we all must never forget, #MustafaZahid’s original lyrics and his contribution to the 2007 song – My mother, my brother from another mother & the dangerous borderline @Mustafology. Thank you so much for the amazing music, the beautiful words and the absurdity of your translation that still haunts me and heals me,” wrote Amaal.
Mustapha Zahid answered from the bottom of his heart
Mustapha responded later that night, retweeting Amaal’s tweet with the message, “Lots of love Amaal, remember boundaries are dangerous but that’s love.
Mustapha Zahid’s original franchise is set to follow
Last week celebrated the 19th anniversary of the original film, and it was on this occasion that the teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ was released. Emraan Hashmi returns to reprise his role as Shivam, the heartthrob of gold, 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 slated to hit theaters on August 14.
About the original ‘Awarapan’
Mohit Suri directed the original ‘Awarapan’, which featured Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Purab Kohli, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Shaad Randhawa along with Emraan. Although the film failed to gain recognition at the box office upon its release, the film developed a devoted cult following.