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Prasoon Joshi Reveals 'Masakali' Pigeon Inspiration
7 Nov
Summary
- Prasoon Joshi shared the 'Masakali' song's origin on KBC.
- A pigeon in 'Delhi-6' inspired the hit song 'Masakali'.
- Sonam Kapoor's character's pet pigeon was named Masakali.
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi recently appeared on the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. During his appearance, Joshi recounted the inspiration behind the popular song 'Masakali' from the 2009 film 'Delhi-6'. He was involved in the script development for the film.
Joshi explained that Sonam Kapoor's character in 'Delhi-6' had a pet pigeon. This pigeon was ultimately named Masakali, a decision that came about after the song itself achieved significant popularity. Joshi noted how the sound of the word 'Masakali' was so captivating that it seemed to revolve around it.
The song 'Masakali,' featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor, was a standout track from 'Delhi-6.' It was sung by Mohit Chauhan, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics penned by Prasoon Joshi, becoming one of the film's most cherished melodies.
