Neil Nitin Mukesh: Hitting a high note
Playing Gagan allowed me to tap into this musical heritage, and is my homage to my beloved grandfather. In Hai Junoon!..., I've had the opportunity to lip sync his iconic song 'Jeena yahan marna yahan' on screen 55 years after its original release. What could be a better way to feel connected to him and my legacy?Q. What are your memories of your grandfather? Which song of his is your favourite?My grandfather passed away before I was born, but my darling grandmother bridged that gap for us kids. She told us numerous stories of his life and journey, which made us feel connected to him. One of my favourite songs by him is 'Kai baar yun bhi dekha hai' from Rajnigandha, for which he won the National Award. His legacy continues to inspire me.advertisementQ. What are you working on next?My upcoming film is an exciting comic caper thriller that releases in September. Down South, I'm doing a pan-India sci-fi thriller called MaayaOne with Sundeep Kishan. It should complete filming sometime soon. As a filmmaker, I continue writing scripts passionately and have an exciting lineup. I'm eager to collaborate with talented creators and bring meaningful stories to audiences.Subscribe to India Today MagazineMust Watch
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