Aparshakti Khurana shares how friendship anthem 'Kahaan' germinated
Mumbai, July 31
Actors Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee and Varun Sharma have teamed up for a special anthem 'Kahaan' ahead of the International Friendship Day. The song brings together three closest friends from the industry. Aparshakti explained how the song came into being, and the essence of the song.
For Aparshakti, the song holds a special place in his heart and childhood memory as a few visual sequences are shot at his own school.
Talking about the same, Aparshakti said, "It just happened during an evening dinner where three of us were sitting together. We were revisiting childhood memories, school friends and the innocence that friendships carried in those days. The idea struck, and we thought why not revive that kind of friendship in a music video! That's how Kahaan happened. The industry is huge, and we chose to stay close to each other as friends, and this song is all about that, of choosing friendship and reviving memories with them. The result was a music video filled with genuine emotions. Kahaan song is an ode to friendships that feel like home".
Abhishek Banerjee, said, "It feels incredible to take a slight detour into the music space and come up with Kahaan, with Aparshakti Khurana and Varun Sharma. From the first day itself, we have enjoyed, laughed and lived while creating this song rather than feeling that we are working on it as a professional release".
Varun Sharma said, "It has always been fun and wholesome to catch up with Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, and Kahaan song simply celebrates the deep, friendly bond that we have. When the song is out, the audience will only see us living every frame".
In addition to celebrating friendship, the song also taps into the space of brotherhood, bringing up slice-of-life moments from bonds that may not be blood-related, but hold a special place in everyone's hearts.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The idea of shooting at Aparshakti's own school adds such a personal touch. Childhood friendships are truly the purest ones - no strings attached, just pure joy and laughter. This reminds me of my own school days and my best friends from those times. Very nostalgic! 😊
Indian cinema has always portrayed friendship beautifully - right from 'Dosti' to 'Yaariyan' - and this seems like a worthy addition. These actors are known for their comic timing, but seeing them in a nostalgic, emotional space is interesting. Hope the song matches up to the expectation! 🌟
This is so wholesome! In a world where everyone is busy chasing professional milestones, it's lovely to see artists pause and celebrate their personal bonds. The fact that they wrote the song from their own experiences makes it even more special. Also, Abhishek Banerjee's quote about 'living' rather than 'working' is so genuine. ❤️
I like the concept, but I hope the producers didn't just make this to cash in on Friendship Day hype. The Indian audience is smarter now and we appreciate genuine content over superficial marketing. That said, the trio does seem authentic and their partnership feels real. Let's give the song a chance!
As someone who grew up watching Aparshakti in Bollywood, I can say he's choosing interesting projects. This feels like a passion project. And yes, the 'brotherhood beyond blood' theme is something we Indians deeply connect with - our friendships become our family! All the best to the team! 🙌