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Sayeed Quadri on recreating Awarapan hits
Lyricist Sayeed Quadri has spoken about the pressure of recreating the iconic songs Tera Mera Rishta and To Phir Aao for Awarapan 2, which releases on August 14. Quadri told Hindustan Times…
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Lyricist Sayeed Quadri has spoken about the pressure of recreating the iconic songs Tera Mera Rishta and To Phir Aao for Awarapan 2, which releases on August 14. Quadri told Hindustan Times that the love for the original 2007 tracks made him more careful this time. He said an artist's reputation raises expectations, which drove him to work honestly.
Quadri also reflected on the original Awarapan's slow recognition. The film eventually found its audience, but he admitted the initial lack of response was disappointing. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the sequel stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and Suvinder Vicky.
The Indian Opinion
Bollywood's sequel culture often leans on nostalgia, but the pressure to match iconic originals is real. Sayeed Quadri's honest admission about feeling the weight of expectation is refreshing in an industry that prefers canned reassurances. The real test for Awarapan 2 will be whether its new music stands on its own, not just as a shadow of 2007's hits. Audiences are loyal to melodies, not memories.
Source: ndtv.com
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