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Filmmakers are increasingly revamping old songs to present them in a new avatar in their films
Last year saw several films turn to using revamped versions of old hit songs to add that dash of the classic and the retro to their otherwise contemporary stories. From Khoya Khoya Chand being used as the theme of Shaitan to Raat Akeli Hai becoming synonymous with Ragini MMS and from Deepika Padukone grooving to Dum Maaro Dum to Kangna Ranaut swinging to the beats of Oye Oye or Yana showing off her hot moves on the song Laila O Laila. And seems like Bollywood’s obsession with presenting old tunes in their revamped avatars or being used playfully in the background continues this year too. So, the upcoming film Paan Singh Tomar apparently doesn’t only feature a Dev Anand song from Hum Dono, but now they will also feature the hit track Kero Mama from the Sunny Deol- starrer Arjun. The recent Imran Khan starrer Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu also had the song Aaja Aaja, albeit in a completely new version, being played in the background while the actor steps out in the restroom in a Vegas restaurant. Tusshar Kapoor-starrer Chaar Din Ki Chandni will see the actor pay an ode to the Sridevi classic Chandni. And joining on the bandwagon of using old songs in new versions are several other filmmakers who plan to showcase some old track or the other in a new package.
“This,” say trade analysts, “definitely works in the favour of the film.” Explaining why, trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “The songs already have an established fan base. Contemporarising them not only increases the instant recall value, but also make them appealing to the younger generations. Besides, these songs add that old world charm, and introduce a nostalgic value which is the flavour anyway.” Though there’s a section that feels that it shows the filmmakers and musicians are running out of creativity, most industry insiders feel that there’s no harm in reintroducing the old to the new generations in a way that’s more contemporary. “Besides, when old films can be remade, why not old tracks be remixed?” feels a filmmaker.
Trade analyst Bharti Pradhan adds that these numbers if done tastefully provide an interesting angle and twist. “But I think they work only when used in the correct subtext,” says Pradhan. “After all, old is always gold, but why not let the shine show every now and then?” adds Taran.
But it's not only the film and audience who are giving this trend a thumbs up. Getting to dance on such classic tracks is a big high for the actors too. “We get to live out our dreams and pay an ode to our heroes and heroines in this way,” says Tusshar, sharing the joy of having danced to a track he has grown up loving. “It will be a song I will always cherish and be proud of,” he adds echoing the sentiments of several other actors too.
Filmmakers are increasingly revamping old songs to present them in a new avatar in their films
Last year saw several films turn to using revamped versions of old hit songs to add that dash of the classic and the retro to their otherwise contemporary stories. From Khoya Khoya Chand being used as the theme of Shaitan to Raat Akeli Hai becoming synonymous with Ragini MMS and from Deepika Padukone grooving to Dum Maaro Dum to Kangna Ranaut swinging to the beats of Oye Oye or Yana showing off her hot moves on the song Laila O Laila. And seems like Bollywood’s obsession with presenting old tunes in their revamped avatars or being used playfully in the background continues this year too. So, the upcoming film Paan Singh Tomar apparently doesn’t only feature a Dev Anand song from Hum Dono, but now they will also feature the hit track Kero Mama from the Sunny Deol- starrer Arjun. The recent Imran Khan starrer Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu also had the song Aaja Aaja, albeit in a completely new version, being played in the background while the actor steps out in the restroom in a Vegas restaurant. Tusshar Kapoor-starrer Chaar Din Ki Chandni will see the actor pay an ode to the Sridevi classic Chandni. And joining on the bandwagon of using old songs in new versions are several other filmmakers who plan to showcase some old track or the other in a new package.
“This,” say trade analysts, “definitely works in the favour of the film.” Explaining why, trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “The songs already have an established fan base. Contemporarising them not only increases the instant recall value, but also make them appealing to the younger generations. Besides, these songs add that old world charm, and introduce a nostalgic value which is the flavour anyway.” Though there’s a section that feels that it shows the filmmakers and musicians are running out of creativity, most industry insiders feel that there’s no harm in reintroducing the old to the new generations in a way that’s more contemporary. “Besides, when old films can be remade, why not old tracks be remixed?” feels a filmmaker.
Trade analyst Bharti Pradhan adds that these numbers if done tastefully provide an interesting angle and twist. “But I think they work only when used in the correct subtext,” says Pradhan. “After all, old is always gold, but why not let the shine show every now and then?” adds Taran.
But it's not only the film and audience who are giving this trend a thumbs up. Getting to dance on such classic tracks is a big high for the actors too. “We get to live out our dreams and pay an ode to our heroes and heroines in this way,” says Tusshar, sharing the joy of having danced to a track he has grown up loving. “It will be a song I will always cherish and be proud of,” he adds echoing the sentiments of several other actors too.
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