Ahead of the 25th anniversary of his film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, director Karan Johar has announced a new version of the song Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayee. Sony Music has recreated the melancholic number and B Praak is set to sing the song. (Also Read: Should Karan Johar be called the ‘Atli of Hindi Cinema’.)
KJo announced the new version of the song
Karan Johar shared the news on his Instagram Stories. and wrote “Version 2.0” B Praak also wrote, “#tujheyaadnameriaayi 25 years!!! They say, “If you dream with all your heart, the dream starts manifesting and they come true. I am excited to announce that I got the HONOR to sing for one and only @iamsrk , sir And @kajol #ranimukherjee Hope you like our efforts. My only dream is to sing and recreate this magical song in our style.”
He added, “Thank you @karanjohar for accepting my request and trusting us that we can do justice to your magical song!!! Best #1 lyricist @jaani777 You killed it and big thanks to @azeemdayani who always supports our endeavours.”
Original song
The song was originally sung by Alka Yagnik, Manpreet Akhtar and Udit Narayan. The songs in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai were composed by Jatin–Lalit and the lyrics were penned by Sameer. All the songs topped the charts in 1998. Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayee was the only sad song in the entire album.
More about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
The Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kajol starrer turns 25 on October 16. It won several awards and also received an overwhelming response from the audience and critics. Salman Khan, Anupam Kher, Johny Lever and Archana Puran Singh also played important roles in the film.
Fan reactions
Most fans are excited about the new version. One of them wrote, “Tujhe yaad has been my favorite since childhood, excited about it.” Another commented, “Memories flash through my mind!”
Another wrote, “This will bring back so many memories!” Another user wrote, “Absolutely nostalgic, and now with @bpraak’s version it will be on another level. Only prak can sing this heart breaking song and make it shatter his soul.
However, some of them were not so excited. “For God’s sake don’t spoil this beautiful song.”
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