Music composer Amaal Mallik recently opened up about how playback sensation Arijit Singh came on board for the track “Yeh Awarapan” in the upcoming film Awarapan 2, dispelling speculation that the singer was pressured into returning or that an old recording was used.
Key Highlights from Amaal Mallik’s Reveal
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No Pressure or Prior Deals: Amaal clarified in an interview with Pinkvilla that Arijit’s return was entirely voluntary. Contrary to public assumption, the track was not an older vaulted recording released post-break.
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A Year in the Making: The song had existed solely in Amaal’s voice for nearly a year. Amaal regularly shares 5 to 6 compositions with Arijit for casual feedback, allowing him to pick tracks he genuinely connects with.
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Initial Hesitation: Arijit initially questioned the need to record the song himself, feeling Amaal’s original version was already complete. However, Amaal insisted on having Arijit’s vocals, leading the singer to record it a few months ago.
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Not a Final Goodbye: Amaal emphasized that Arijit has not permanently retired from playback singing and will likely record future songs whenever a track resonates with him.
Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, and Shabana Azmi, is slated for theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
