# Shaan says he is not a fan of Saiyaara’s melancholic songs

2026-08-23T15:42:02+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Singer Shaan has said he never expected the song 'Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh' from 3 Idiots to become such a big hit. In a conversation with Komal Nahta, Shaan admitted that he thought the song, which plays during a car journey in the film's opening scene, might not hold up without Aamir Khan on screen. He later realised the beautiful lyrics and composition made it work. Shaan also shared his honest views on the soundtrack of the 2025 blockbuster film Saiyaara. Despite the album's phenomenal popularity, he said he is not a fan of its style of music, which he described as having too much pathos and melancholy. "I prefer happy, vibrant songs which uplift your mood," he said, adding that the public has appreciated the soundtrack and the film.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Shaan's comment reveals a tension between personal taste and commercial success. The singer, known for upbeat hits, distances himself from a mood he associates with melancholy even when the album is a blockbuster. This is a rare instance of a mainstream playback singer publicly critiquing a hit soundtrack from his own industry. The key signal to watch is whether other artists echo this view or if Saiyaara's style sets a new trend for romantic dramas.

## Coverage

- bollywoodhungama.com <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shaan-shares-his-views-on-saiyaaras-soundtrack-not-a-fan-of-songs-that-lower-your-mood-also-confesses-never-imagined-behti-hawa-sa-tha-woh-would-become-such-a-huge-hit/>
  Directly reports Shaan's candid comments without adding editorial colour or judgement.

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