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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Imtiaz Ali reveals ‘Patakha Guddi' was shot before recording the track; AR Rahman instructed the Nooran Sisters via video call
The song ' Patakha Guddi ' from the and Randeep Hooda starrer 'Highway' still holds a special place in audiences' hearts. Sung by the Nooran Sisters and composed by music maestro AR Rahman , the track has an unknown backstory that was recently shared by the film's director, . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Imtiaz about shooting 'Patakha Guddi' In an interview with O2 India, Imtiaz revealed that the song was filmed even before the track was recorded, calling it a unique experience. 'We shot this song to a Gurmeet Bawa song, which is Jugni. She is no more, but she was a Padma Bhushan recipient in Punjab. We had her song and shot the entire sequence based on that, playing it on the recorder.' Trailer launch of Amar Singh Chamkila He further shared that AR Rahman later conceptualised the final version after understanding the visual tone of the film. 'It is one of the most brilliant songs that Irshad has written for any of my films. The concept of female energy in the Punjabi context came through in this song. It suited Highway very much,' he added. AR Rahman's involvement Rahman was overseas when the vocals were finally recorded in his Mumbai studio. Imtiaz explained how the session unfolded in his absence: 'I was in the recording session with the engineer in Rahman sir's Bombay studio when the Nooran Sisters came in for the first time to sing. They had been singing through the day and continued through the night. They entered the booth—both girls singing into the same mic—while Rahman sir joined us over video, giving instructions on mic technique and vocal delivery,' he revealed. Imtiaz also shared that the Nooran Sisters were high on energy in the recording studio and even pointed towards him while singing the 'Ali Ali' line to make the moment feel more alive. 'The Nooran Sisters have a God-sent energy, which came into the song. Rahman knew this was going to happen, and it turned out beautifully,' he concluded.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shot Patakha Guddi before it was recorded': Imtiaz Ali on Highway's famous track, reveals Nooran sisters sang ‘day and night' with AR Rahman on video call
Highway's song 'Patakha Guddi' is popular for its catchy tunes and lyrics. Sung by the Nooran Sisters and composed by AR Rahman, the track's video features lead actors Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. In a recent interview, the film's director Imtiaz Ali opened up about the making of the famous song. He revealed that 'Patakha Guddi' was shot even before recording and how Jyoti Nooran was singing it while pointing towards the filmmaker, because of his last name being 'Ali'. During a conversation with O2 India, Imtiaz shared, 'We had shot Patakha Guddi before it was even recorded, that's a very unique thing about this song. We shot this song on a Gurmeet Bawa song, which is Jugni. She is no more but is a Padma Bhushan recipient in Punjab. We had her song and we shot the whole song based on that, playing it on the recorder.' He added, 'Later on, Rahman sir had an idea of what kind of song to make for this. He made it and we retrograded it. It is one of the most brilliant songs that Irshad has written for any of my films. The concept of female energy in the Punjabi context came through in this song. It suited Highway very much.' ALSO READ | 'Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's romance began during Highway, maybe': 'Hurt' Randeep Hooda recalls how Ranbir was parachuted into Imtiaz Ali's film promos AR Rahman wasn't in the country when they recorded the track in his studio. 'Incidentally, when we actually got to record this song, Rahman sir was abroad. I was in the recording with the engineer in Rahman sir's Bombay studio, that when Nooran sisters came in for the first time to sing. They sang through the night, they had been singing through the day. They came into the booth, the two girls were singing from the same mic, Rahman sir was on video trying to instruct about how the mic or singing should be,' he said. The director continued that while recording the song overnight, the sisters were having fun in a way dedicating the song to him. 'I was on the console with the engineer trying to record this song. In the middle of the night, they were actually singing to me – because my name is Ali and the song says Ali… Ali… Ali. Jyoti was also kind of pointing towards me and singing, having a lot of fun. The Nooran sisters have a God sent energy, which came into the song. Rahman knew this was going to happen and it came out beautifully,' Imtiaz concluded. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Highway hit the theatres in 2014. Starring Randeep Hooda and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, the film was based on a woman Veera Tripathi who discovers freedom after being kidnapped by Mahabir Bhati.
Express Tribune
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Naveed Raza's first film was never released
In an interview with Imran Ashraf, Naveed Raza revealed that he worked on a Syed Noor film that never saw the light. He began by sharing that he once participated in a Lahore talent show, which he ended up winning. "My winning prize was starring in a Syed Noor movie. It was called Price of Honour, but it never got released." He added that the film had long wrapped up production. "It was properly shot for 30 days, non-stop. I went to Shabab Studios daily. When I wasn't acting, I'd be behind the camera," he said. The Teri Behisi actor also mentioned that around the same time, he assisted the production of another one of Noor's films. "It was called Jugni, if anyone remembers it. It had Moammar Rana and Shaan." Dialing back to his own forgotten project, Naveed said, "The funny thing is, I went to Karachi and started believing I was a star. I had done a film by Noor sahab, so I expected my phone would be ringing constantly. I left my job in the Health Ministry because I believed my career was about to launch." However, the Chalawa actor didn't hear back for six months. "Nobody seemed to remember the film was ever in production. I kept wondering, 'So many A-listers came to the show. Everyone saw it happen. Why is this happening now?'" Naveed recalled calling up the filmmaker, only to be reassured that the film was coming soon, though that never happened. He recalled giving up two months in, as his hopes of achieving his dreams began to wane. Admitting that the disappointment drove him to tears and sleepless nights, he said, "I was so sure that I would support my father through his retirement." Eventually, Naveed took charge of his life again and, down the line, met up with Humayun Saeed, who offered him his first drama serial, Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain. "Humayun said, 'You're going to do my drama.' And that was all that needed to be said."
