Yasser Desai says Neeti Mohan 'pushes you as a singer to be more real', recalls working on 'Teri Umeed...Aaj Bhi'
Mumbai, June 22
Singer Yasser Desai has opened up about his experience of working with Bollywood star singer Neeti Mohan in his recently released song 'Teri Umeed... Aaj Bhi'.
The singer, calling the experience as special, said, "Working with Neeti has always been special. She brings a certain honesty to every note, and that really pushes you as a singer to be more present, more real."
He added, "There were moments in the studio where we weren't thinking about technique at all, just about the feeling the song carries that quiet hope, that longing which stays with you. I think what makes this version close to my heart is that it respects the soul of the original, but still tries to speak to a new listener. It's like revisiting an old memory, but seeing it with slightly different eyes."
Yasser further said, "Recreating Teri Umeed... Aaj Bhi was a very emotional journey for me. The original already carries so much depth, so the idea was never to replicate it, but to feel it again in today's sound and sensibility."
Teri Umeed... Aaj Bhi which released on June 21, stars Yasser Desai and Shruti Sharma and captures the lingering essence of love, longing, and memories that never quite fade away.
The song has been re-created and composed by the celebrated duo Javed - Mohsin.
The track is brought to life by the evocative voices of Neeti Mohan and Yasser Desai.
Speaking about the song, Yasser Desai shared, "This song is very close to my heart. There's a certain innocence and honesty in its emotion that we've tried to preserve while giving it a fresh sound. I hope listeners feel the same connection we felt while creating it."
Composer Mohsin Shaikh said, "Our aim was to retain the soul of the original while making it relatable for today's audience. It's always a challenge to recreate something so loved, but also incredibly rewarding."
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate that Yasser Desai is trying to keep the soul of the original intact. Bollywood has a habit of ruining classics with terrible remakes. Let's hope this one doesn't disappoint. Also, Neeti Mohan is a gem—wish she got more mainstream recognition.
Honestly, I'm tired of all these recreations. Why can't composers come up with original songs anymore? The music industry is becoming so lazy. But I'll give this one a chance because Neeti Mohan and Yasser Desai are both talented. Let's see if they can actually add something new to the original. 🤔
Yasser Desai's comments about Neeti Mohan are so sweet! It's rare to see artists genuinely appreciating each other's craft like this. The song sounds promising—hope it brings back that nostalgic feeling while sounding fresh. Bollywood needs more collaborations like this where artists push each other to be authentic. ❤️
The original "Teri Umeed" was a masterpiece with such deep emotion. Recreating it is a bold move. I hope Javed-Mohsin have done justice to it. Neeti Mohan's voice is perfect for this kind of soulful track. Fingers crossed for a good listen! 🤞
I discovered Neeti Mohan through her collaboration with A.R. Rahman, and she has been phenomenal ever since. Yasser Desai's description of her makes total sense
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