Pakistani singer-composer Mustafa Zahid, whose voice outlined the unique ‘Awarapan’ in 2007, has expressed his gratitude after watching ‘Awarapan 2’. He mirrored on how the sequel honoured the legacy of his iconic songs, regardless of him not being a part of the undertaking this time.
Mustafa Zahid’s emotional put up after watching ‘Awarapan 2’
On Thursday, Mustafa Zahid took to Instagram to share an image of himself standing beside the ‘Awarapan 2’ poster at a theatre, together with a video capturing his emotional response because the movie’s opening credit featured his voice alongside visuals of Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran.He wrote, “Almost twenty years in the past, Awarapan gave me a spot in tens of millions of hearts. Tonight, sitting in a theatre watching Awarapan 2, time stood nonetheless. In that opening minute, 19 years of my life flashed earlier than my eyes.”He additional mirrored on his lengthy journey with the songs, writing, “For 19 years, I carried these songs with me to each stage, each metropolis and each live performance. After I was approached about my songs for the sequel, I by no means had a problem with making house for brand spanking new voices. I’ve at all times believed in giving again and making means for what comes subsequent. All I ever requested for was dignity and due credit score for what I had contributed to this legacy.”Mustafa shared that watching the movie gave him a way of closure and validation. He added, “Tonight, the movie started with my voice, adopted by the loud cheers from the gang and in that exact second, I believe I obtained what I at all times wished: Dignity & an insane quantity of affection from all of you.”He signed off his put up by expressing hope for a future collaboration, writing, “Congratulations to Emraan, Disha, Vishesh and everybody at Vishesh Movies on this new chapter of Awarapan. Possibly years from now, we’ll meet once more for 3.0 … You’re crying, I’m not.”
Mustafa Zahid on being not noted of the album
At a live performance in Chicago final week, Mustafa Zahid had addressed his absence from the sequel’s soundtrack, saying, “It’s unlucky that typically artwork has to endure due to all of the politics all over the world. So, sadly, I’m not a part of the album, however the quantity of affection and respect that I’ve at all times obtained from the Indians is totally superb. Thanks a lot, guys.”‘Awarapan 2’, starring Emraan Hashmi alongside Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, was launched in theatres on August 14 and has since grossed over Rs 153 crore worldwide.
