Pakistani singer-composer Mustafa Zahid is a cheerful man after the discharge of Awarapan 2. In 2007, when Awarapan hit the screens, it grew to become synonymous together with his songs Toh Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta. Years later, when the sequel was made, geopolitics stored him away from being introduced on board. Nonetheless, with the discharge of Awarapan 2 final Friday, Mustafa is joyful his legacy was honoured.
Mustafa Zahid moved by Awarapan 2 honouring his legacy
On Thursday, Mustafa took to his Instagram account to publish an image of him posing by the poster of Awarapan 2 at a theatre. A video he posted reveals him smiling and searching overwhelmed because the movie’s opening credit roll, that includes his voice and scenes of Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. “Almost twenty years in the past, Awarapan gave me a spot in thousands and thousands 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 wrote within the caption.
“For 19 years, I carried these songs with me to each stage, each metropolis and each live performance. Once I was approached about my songs for the sequel, I by no means had a difficulty with making area 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,” he additional added. Mustafa wrote that he now feels he has achieved that, “Tonight, the movie started with my voice, adopted by the loud cheers from the gang and in that individual second, I believe I acquired what I at all times wished: Dignity & Insane quantity of affection from all of you.”
He ended the publish by hoping for higher circumstances and a collaboration for Awarapan 3, “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 about Awarapan 2 previously
In June, Amaal Mallik, who composed music for the sequel, tagged Mustafa on X (previously Twitter), writing, “Additionally a giant hug to the person all of us should always remember, the voice of the unique #MustafaZahid and his contribution to the 2007 soundtrack – My homie, my brother from one other mom & a harmful border @Mustafology. We might’ve by no means been doing this in case you hadn’t carried out the magic within the unique my bro. Thanks for the stupendous melodies, the impeccable vocals and that vacancy in your rendition nonetheless haunts me and heals me.”
He replied: “Plenty of love Amaal, bear in mind borders are harmful however then so is love. Take Awarapan legacy to a different stage, the stage is all yours Mere Bhai.” At a live performance in Chicago final week, Mustafa carried out Awarapan songs and mentioned, “It’s unlucky that typically artwork has to undergo due to all of the politics world wide. So, sadly, I’m not a part of the album, however the quantity of affection and respect that I’ve at all times acquired from the Indians is totally wonderful. Thanks a lot guys.”
Awarapan 2 was launched in theatres on August 14, with Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi becoming a member of Emraan. The movie has grossed over ₹153 crore worldwide since its launch.
