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News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Dhun From Saiyaara: Mohit Suri, Mithoon & Arijit Singh Reunite After Tum Hi Ho, Humdard
Mohit Suri, Arijit Singh & Mithoon reunite for Dhun, a new soulful track from Saiyaara celebrating love, life, and emotional strength. The musical trio that gave Bollywood some of its most unforgettable melodies—Mohit Suri, Mithoon, and Arijit Singh—are back together for a brand-new track titled Dhun from the upcoming romantic film Saiyaara. After delivering chartbusters like Tum Hi Ho, Chahun Main Ya Naa, and Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, the collaboration returns with a song that celebrates love, resilience, and the strength to overcome life's struggles. Set to release tomorrow, Dhun is already being touted as a soulful addition to what is being called the best Bollywood album of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara marks the first collaboration between the filmmaker and the legendary production house. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yash Raj Films (@yrf) Speaking about the collaboration, Suri said, 'They say when stars align, magic happens. I would credit the stars for bringing first Mithoon and then Arijit Singh into my life because I have been fortunate to create my best music with these two once-in-a-lifetime artists." Tracing his two-decade-long musical journey with Mithoon, Suri added, 'Mithoon and I go back to 2005 when we worked on Zeher and Kalyug. Since then, we've collaborated on Murder 2, Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Half Girlfriend, Malang, and now Saiyaara. Our bond is built on trust, creativity, and a shared love for emotional storytelling through music." The pressure to deliver another hit track is something Suri embraces. 'Whenever Mithoon and I team up, there are big expectations from us, and we relish that pressure. It fuels us to create something worth remembering." On working with Arijit Singh, the director got emotional. 'Arijit has given me incredible memories—from Tum Hi Ho to Humdard and Chal Ghar Chalen. These aren't just songs; they are pieces of my heart." Suri describes Dhun as 'a celebration of the struggle in love and life, and the motivation real adversity can provide. It's about the never-give-up spirit, something we all need today." Featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara has already generated buzz with its powerful storytelling and an album that includes hit songs by Jubin Nautiyal (Barbaad), Vishal Mishra (Tum Ho Toh), and Sachet–Parampara (Humsafar). The word Saiyaara—which means a wandering celestial body—beautifully captures the poetic essence of the film: something or someone dazzling, ethereal, always guiding, but always just out of reach. Saiyaara is produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani and is set to release in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025. First Published:
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
My first major film album Anwar was deeply inspired by Lucknow's culture: Mithoon Sharma
Mithoon Sharma is a name synonymous with soulful Bollywood music . With hit tracks like Tum Hi Ho from , he has become the voice of countless love stories. Recently, the celebrated composer, lyricist, and singer visited the city to receive an award. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During our conversation, he reflected on his decades-old musical journey, from his first Bollywood film album Anwar , inspired by Lucknow's culture—to his views on the evolving music industry, AI's role in creativity, and how he remains unshaken by the stereotype of being a 'love song' composer. When asked about his connection to Lucknow, a city that has had a profound impact on his career, he reflects, 'The most important connection I have with Lucknow is that my almost first film Anwar was heavily inspired by the culture of Lucknow. The song Maula Mere Maula was inspired by the rhythm and fabric of the city, and that became the heartbeat of the song. When the director briefed me, he told me about the essence of Lucknow's tehzeeb. That song became very popular, and it still plays in my concerts. That gift of Lucknow is something I'll never forget.' With artificial intelligence (AI) taking over most aspects of our lives, including music, Mithoon sees it not as a threat, but as an opportunity. 'A true artist, who understands the discipline of music, can never be threatened by these things. These trends and fads are temporary things, but our history of music is more than 100 years old—it won't get affected.' For him, music is not just about trends or tools but about the emotional connection and the human spirit that it carries. 'We come from a culture where it's believed that when a raga is sung, the weather changes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If we undermine the human root of these things, we shouldn't even doubt it. AI should be used to improve art, but it should never replace the human essence and contribution.' Mithoon Sharma Throughout his career, the composer of songs like Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga, Sanam Re, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage, Woh Lamhe-Woh Baatein, when asked how he maintains his integrity when it comes to commercial music projects, he shares that his approach to music creation in the film industry is rooted in collaboration. 'When we talk about film music, it's a collaboration. There is no place for ego. It's a union of two people, like Raj Kapoor and Shankar-Jaikishan, AR Rahman and Mani Ratnam. I've had such experiences with too, like Zeher and Aashiqui 2. If there is anything in a song that is not acceptable to you, you either convince the other person or get convinced yourself. The decision should always be for the betterment of the song. I don't allow trends or figures in my studio. If a director tells me that a voice or line is not having an essence, I am open to working on it! However, if they want it to be changed for commercial reasons, that's something I stand against.' On the topic of stereotypes and he being dubbed a mostly love-song composer, Mithoon is refreshingly candid. 'I don't really pay much heed to these things. If people associate me with heartbreak songs, I don't mind. In fact, I celebrate it. Music is powerful and it can bring about a revolution, and can work as a cure in relationships. I know of a couple who were getting divorced but later gave their relationship another chance after listening to my song, Kuch Is Tarah. So I don't see it as a stigma, but as something powerful and beautiful.' Finally, when asked if there's a song that deeply connects to his own personal experience, he shares a heartwarming story behind one of his tracks. 'I see stories all around me. An artist can be born from anywhere. There are many songs that I have written looking at the lives of other people, and they were big hits. However, one song that comes to mind is Koi Mujhko Yu Mila Hai. I wrote it after observing a friend's life. When he got married, there was a beautiful thehraav in his life. I drew inspiration from that and wrote the song.' -Amina Ashraf
