Lyricist Sayeed Quadri Reflects on Creative Bond With Emraan Hashmi and Awarapan Sequel
Lyricist Sayeed Quadri has opened up about his extensive artistic partnership with actor Emraan Hashmi, reflecting on their past successes and their upcoming reunion for Awarapan 2. The project marks their 15th cinematic collaboration since they first worked together in 2004.
What Happened
In an interaction reported by Bollywood Hungama, Sayeed Quadri discussed his creative chemistry with Emraan Hashmi and the anticipation surrounding the release of Awarapan 2. For the sequel, Quadri has written the new original track ‘Ve Junoon’ alongside reimagined versions of popular tracks ‘Toh Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’, working alongside composer Mithoon.
Quadri praised Hashmi’s ability to translate musical emotion onto the screen, stating that the actor does complete justice to his lyrics. Quadri also reflected on the box-office journey of the original 2007 film Awarapan, which struggled commercially upon initial release before gradually building a strong following among audiences over time.
Key Highlights
- 15th Collaboration: Awarapan 2 stands as the 15th film featuring Emraan Hashmi with lyrics penned by Sayeed Quadri.
- Extensive Catalog: Their past collaborations include hit soundtracks from Murder (2004), Zeher (2005), Kalyug (2005), Gangster (2006), The Train (2007), Awarapan (2007), Jannat (2008), Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009), Tum Mile (2009), Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011), Murder 2 (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Rush (2012), and Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015).
- Track Details: The music for Awarapan 2 features the original track ‘Ve Junoon’ along with recreated versions of ‘Toh Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’.
- Perspective on Awarapan: Quadri noted that while the initial film did not achieve immediate commercial success, viewers later connected deeply with the character of Shivam Pandit, its narrative themes, and the music.
Why This Matters
The collaboration between Sayeed Quadri and Emraan Hashmi has been a core element of multiple notable Hindi cinema soundtracks over the past two decades. The revisit to the Awarapan franchise brings back the core musical team behind the original soundtrack, including composer Mithoon and lyricist Quadri, to expand upon a soundtrack that established a dedicated following following its 2007 theatrical run.
What to Watch Next
Audiences are awaiting the full release of the Awarapan 2 soundtrack and the film itself, following the response to the promotional material, trailer, and updated tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many films have Sayeed Quadri and Emraan Hashmi worked on together?
Awarapan 2 marks their 15th film collaboration, following a partnership that began with Murder in 2004.
Which songs has Sayeed Quadri written for Awarapan 2?
Quadri has penned the lyrics for the original song ‘Ve Junoon’ as well as the recreated versions of ‘Toh Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’.
Who is composing the music for Awarapan 2?
Mithoon and Sayeed Quadri are handling the music composition and lyrics for the film.
Source: Bollywood Hungama