Rajkummar Rao’s “Srikanth” Revives Nostalgia with “Papa Kehte Hain” 2.0

Rajkummar Rao's upcoming movie Srikanth is all set to transport audiences back to the golden era of Bollywood with its latest song release, "Papa Kehte Hain". A refreshing twist on the 1988 superhit song "Papa Kahte Hain" from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, this new rendition promises to evoke a sense of nostalgia while offering a fresh perspective.

T-Series shared the song on social media, the caption read, “It's time to create new memories and reminisce the old ones as the tunes of #PapaKehteHain are here! Song is out, tune in now. #Srikanth releasing in cinemas on 10th May 2024. #SrikanthBolla @RajkummarRao #Jyothika @AlayaF___ @SharadK7 #TusharHiranandani #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @nidhiparmar @srikanthbollant #ChalkNCheeseFilms @Rmantha2 #ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_24 @AAFilmsIndia @RealUditNarayan @adityadevmusic #AnandMilind #MajroohSultanpuri”

The song, sung by the legendary Udit Narayan, features a recreated music composition by Aditya Dev, with lyrics penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The track not only pays homage to the original but also adds a contemporary touch, making it relevant and appealing to modern audiences.

The music video of "Papa Kehte Hain" is as heartwarming as the song itself, showcasing Rajkummar Rao in the titular role of Srikanth and Jyothika portraying his mother. The visuals capture the essence of the original song while adding new layers of emotion and storytelling. Alaya F also features in the video, adding to the charm of the narrative.

Helmed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film stars Rajkummar Rao, Jyothika, Alaya F and Sharad Kelkar. It releases on 10 May 2024.