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The Rish: Saiyaara's Hitmaker Finds Gen Z's Shah Rukh Khan
2 Jul
Summary
- The Rish discovered Ahaan Panday as this generation's Shah Rukh Khan.
- His song 'Barbaad' from Saiyaara amassed hundreds of millions of views.
- He collaborated with Alka Yagnik on the single 'Apna Chehra Dikha'.
Composer-singer The Rish has gained significant recognition for his song 'Barbaad' from the 2025 film Saiyaara. He recently released the single 'Apna Chehra Dikha', a collaboration with legendary singer Alka Yagnik, which has garnered attention for its melody.
The Rish shared his experience working on Saiyaara, highlighting his belief in the film's potential and its impact on his career. He mentioned how director Mohit Suri took a chance on him when his previous songs had collective views under 5 million.
He also revealed a pivotal moment, telling lead actor Ahaan Panday, "I have found the Shah Rukh Khan of this generation!" The Rish felt Panday possessed the charisma and presence reminiscent of the iconic star.
'Barbaad' achieved hundreds of millions of views, a monumental success compared to his earlier works. The Rish initially faced challenges getting Mohit Suri to understand the song, but after removing the music, Suri grasped its essence and approved it for Saiyaara.
Looking ahead, The Rish expressed enthusiasm about potentially collaborating on future projects with Mohit Suri and Ahaan Panday, should opportunities arise.
