Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing in January this year through a cryptic New Year post, stating that he would not be taking up new projects. Despite this, his songs have continued to be released back-to-back. The singer’s fifth song - including independent tracks - dropped today. The latest song is from Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar.
For this particular track, it was not the makers who approached the singer; instead, the situation was the other way around. Arijit Singh reportedly reached out to the team himself for the song Tu Hi Disda. However, it is not clear whether he contacted the makers before or after announcing his retirement from playback singing.
Arijit Singh Contacted Makers Himself
According to a source from the film industry, Arijit Singh felt an instant connection when he first heard Tu Hi Disda. He believed he could bring out the song’s emotions more effectively with his voice and therefore reached out to the film’s team.
“Arijit Singh personally reached out to Balaji Motion Pictures and Pritam’s team, expressing his desire to lend his voice to the song ‘Tu Hi Disda.’ He instantly felt a strong connection with the track and believed he could bring the right emotions and depth to it. Seeing his passion and understanding of the song, the team was equally delighted, as his voice beautifully enhances the emotional essence of the film.”
Bhooth Bangla Song Tu Hi Disda
Bhooth Bangla’s second track, Tu Hi Disda, was released today, a day after Akshay Kumar teased the song on social media.
While sharing the video of the song, Kumar thanked Arijit Singh for lending his voice to the romantic track. “It’s always special to collaborate with you! As always, thank you Arijit Singh for adding your magical voice to ‘Tu Hi Disda,’” the 58-year-old wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The song, picturised on Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi, has been sung by Arijit Singh and Nikhita Gandhi. The music has been composed by Pritam, while the lyrics have been written by Kumaar.
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The first song of the film, Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge, was released last month.
Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla is set to hit theatres on April 10 and will mark the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after nearly 14 years. The film also features actors such as Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani, bringing back memories of classic comedy films.
The film is produced under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films.