Remaking a hit song is not new in Bollywood. But 2018 has seen not only remakes of Bollywood songs, but also a few Punjabi and Marathi hits. These remakes have ruled the charts this year. Let’s have a look at some of the best remixes in Bollywood movies this year.
Aankh Marey (‘Simmba’)
‘Aankh Marey’ is the recreated version of Arshad Warsi’s hit track ‘Aankh Maare O Ladka Aankh Maare’ from the movie ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ in the 90s. It is a treat for the audience to see Ranveer, Sara and the ‘Golmaal 4’ team in this dance number.
Tere Bin (‘Simmba’)
The romantic track is a recreated version of the classic, ‘Tere Bin Nahi Lagda Dil Mera’ by the one and only Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The new version is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Asees Kaur and Tanishk Bagchi.
Dilbar Dilbar (‘Satyamev Jayate’)
The song is the remake of Sushmita Sen and Sanjay Kapoor starrer ‘Sirf Tum’. Nora Fatehi gave an Arabic twist in ‘Satyameva Jayate’ starring John Abraham. The new version is sung by Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali and Ikka. The music is given by Tanishk Bagchi and lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed.
Zingaat (‘Dhadak’)
The original song is the hit number from the Marathi blockbuster movie ‘Sairat’. The song is remade in Hindi in Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter starrer ‘Dhadak’. The music was by Ajay-Atul and they lent their voice for the same.
Sanu Ek Pal Chain (‘Raid’)
‘Sanu Ek Pal Chain’ is a cult song by late Pakistani vocalist and musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song was remade this year in Ajay Devgn and Ileana D’Cruz starrer ‘Raid’. The song became quite popular among music lovers. The new version is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Gazab Ka Hai Din (‘Dil Juunglee’)
The romantic track ‘Gazab Ka Hai Din’ from the 90s hit ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Se Tak’ was recreated in ‘Dil Juunglee’ starring Taapsee Pannu and Saqib Saleem. The song was originally sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, and the new version is crooned by Jubin Nautiyal and Prakriti Kakkar.
Dil Chori (‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’)
‘Dil Chori’ song was remade by Yo Yo Honey Singh in Luv Ranjan’s anti-love comedy film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’. The hit song ‘Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya’ was originally sung by Punjabi Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans.
Gali Gali Main Phirta Hai (‘KGF: Chapter 1’)
‘Gali Gali Mein Phirta Hai’ song from Tridev (1989) was remade in the movie ‘KGF’. The song features Mouni Roy. The iconic number is recreated by Tanishk Bagchi and is in the voice of Neha Kakkar.
If we have missed any other song, do let us know.
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