Why is Meghna Gulzar's film Daayra a song-less movie?

Meghna Gulzar's script for Daayra did not allow for any songs, as confirmed by lyricist Gulzar in January 2026.

Who are the lead actors in the film Daayra?

The film Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Has Gulzar written songs for his daughter Meghna's previous films?

Yes, Gulzar had previously written songs for all of Meghna Gulzar's previous six directorial ventures.

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Gulzar Breaks Tradition: Daughter Meghna's Film Song-less

21 Feb

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Summary

Meghna Gulzar's upcoming film Daayra will be song-less.
Legendary lyricist Gulzar has not written songs for his daughter's film.
Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Gulzar Breaks Tradition: Daughter Meghna's Film Song-less

Meghna Gulzar's upcoming film, Daayra, is set to break new ground by being a song-less venture. This marks a significant shift as it's the first time her father, the renowned lyricist Gulzar, has not contributed to his daughter's directorial work. Gulzar confirmed in January 2026 that Meghna's script for Daayra did not allow for musical numbers, postponing their anticipated collaboration. The film features a strong cast, including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and reunites Meghna with Junglee Pictures, her collaborators on 'Talvar' and 'Raazi'.