Kisna Director Subhash Ghai Opens Up On Making Of ‘Woh Kisna Hai': 'Sukhwinder Brought It Alive'
On Janmashtami 2025, Subhash Ghai recalls the making of Woh Kisna Hai from Kisna. The director reveals it was recorded in a single day.
On the occasion of Janmashtami, filmmaker Subhash Ghai looked back on one of the most cherished musical moments of his career — the creation of Woh Kisna Hai from his 2005 directorial Kisna: The Warrior Poet. Speaking to HT City, the veteran director revealed that the song, which remains etched in the memory of music lovers even today, was recorded in just a single day.
'I have great memories behind the song of Kisna in 2003 where an Indian boy rescues an English girl during riots in 1947. During this journey, he shows how Hindu people celebrate Krishna Janmashtami as a colorful festival. It was beautifully choreographed by Saroj Khan," Ghai recalled with fondness.
The filmmaker emphasized how Woh Kisna Hai was not just a musical interlude but an integral part of the film's storytelling. 'The song describes the romantic side of Lord Krishna and Sukhwinder sang it in his dancing mood in the recording room. He even became the power of the song that exists even till today," he said, praising singer Sukhwinder Singh's unmatched energy that brought the track to life.
Composed by Ismail Darbar and penned by Javed Akhtar, the song blended devotional essence with cinematic grandeur, making it one of the highlights of the film. The vibrant picturisation, led by the late Saroj Khan, captured the festive fervor of Janmashtami, where colors, dance, and spirituality merged seamlessly on screen.
Though Kisna, starring Vivek Oberoi, Isha Sharvani, and English actress Antonia Bernath, did not perform well at the box office, it continues to be remembered for its soulful soundtrack. Songs like Woh Kisna Hai still find resonance during Janmashtami celebrations, nearly two decades after their release.
Looking back, Ghai admits that while the film may not have lived up to commercial expectations, the music gave it a timeless legacy. 'That song was more than just part of the film — it was a celebration in itself. Even today, when people hum it, it feels like Lord Krishna's presence has been evoked," he reflected.
As Janmashtami 2025 is observed across the country, Woh Kisna Hai stands as a reminder of how music can transcend box office results and find a permanent home in people's hearts.
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