One expects fireworks and are not disappointed when Malaika Arora dances to a song created by Vishal Bhardwaj and choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Rekha Bhardwaj adding the voice and lyrics by Gulzar in a young techno savvy lingo are making the song a huge favourite with the youth specially.
The song, picturised in a village mela, is part of the story where the Pataakha sisters may be finding the love of their lives. “Gulzar sab has created lyrics that are so earthy and yet so contemporary that they have captured the social media frenzy that has become part of our everyday life. It’s very slice of life.” says Vishal
Malaika, too, was on board instantly. “Who could refuse a number sung by Rekha ji, written by Gulzar saab with the music being given by Vishal Bhardwaj? And when you have Ganesh choreographing you, there can be nothing better! I was instantly in love with the peppy number,” says Malaika.
“We have kept the steps of the song earthy to match with the number. It is always a pleasure to choreograph someone like Malaika who is so graceful. She has done a fabulous job in the song and I am sure everyone will love her in it. Malaika has her signature style which her fans love her for and they will get that and much more in the song.” says Ganesh, adding, “The rhythm and lyrics are very catchy and I instinctively feet that it will be a chartbuster.”
“Hello Hello feels like a lottery to me specially when your naughty song has Malaika complementing the sensuality of the song. Vishal, Gulzar Sab and Ganesh Acharya are magic together,” says Rekha Bhardwaj
“Malaika Arora Khan started the trend of these special songs, so when we came up with this track for Pataakha, she was the first one we thought of casting. Hello Hello is tailor made for her. With Gulzar’s lyrics, and with Rekhaji’s voice, we are confident this one is going to be a blockbuster.” says Pataakha producer Ajay Kapoor.
Pataakha, produced by Kyta Productions, B4U Motion Pictures and Vishal Bhardwaj Films, is a comedy-drama about two sisters, Badki and Chhutki and is based on an acclaimed short story by renowned writer Charan Singh Pathik. It is being directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and stars Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz. The film will release on September 28, 2018.
