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Aashima Mahajan is ecstatic about her experience working with A.R. Rahman on the song 'Jinguchaa' from 'Thug Life.' She describes the recording process as challenging, especially when singing in the Telugu language, but deeply rewarding. The song has achieved immense popularity, with Aashima crediting Rahman's support and vision as significant factors. Rahman's commendation of her potential as "the Indian version of Adele" has been particularly motivational for Aashima.

Key Points: Aashima Mahajan Thrilled to Work with A.R. Rahman on 'Thug Life'

  • Aashima Mahajan sings in Hindi and Telugu for 'Jinguchaa'
  • A.R. Rahman's guidance pivotal in recording
  • Song features Kamal Haasan's lyrics and Silambarasan TR's visuals
  • Rahman compares Aashima to Adele boosting her confidence
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Aashima Mahajan talks about her experience of working with A. R. Rahman in 'Thug Life'

Aashima Mahajan reveals challenges and joys of recording 'Jinguchaa' with A.R. Rahman for 'Thug Life'.

"Working with A.R. Rahman Sir has been nothing short of a dream come true. - Aashima Mahajan"

Mumbai, June 2

Playback singer Aashima Mahajan, who has crooned the song ‘Jinguchaa’ from the upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, has spoken up on the process of recording the track, and working in tandem with the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman.

Aashima has sung both the Hindi and Telugu versions of the song. The singer admitted that Telugu being a new language, posed a challenge for her as she required more takes to record the song compared to its Hindi version.

The singer told IANS, “For the Hindi version, we recorded two to three takes, and based on the requirement of the song, he chose the one he liked. The Telugu version was a bit tougher for me and took more time and effort”.

‘Jinguchaa’ is a vibrant and celebratory song that has captivated audiences with its infectious energy and star-studded visuals. Aashima Mahajan shares the vocals with Sukhwinder Singh, Ronkini Gupta & Vaishali Samant, adding to the festive spirit of this foot-tapping number. The lyrics are penned by veteran megastar Kamal Haasan and the video features performances by Silambarasan TR, Sanya Malhotra, and Kamal Haasan.

“Since I don’t speak Telugu, I had a pronunciation guide who helped me with the diction, learning how to pronounce the consonants and vowels correctly. I already knew the melody and emotions in the Hindi version, but switching to Telugu meant learning a new language, where even the word placement changes depending on the meaning. So, it was a bit of a challenge, but I really enjoyed the process. We ended up recording and had a lot of fun”, she added.

The word ‘Jinguchaa’ translates to ‘celebrations’. Aashima is an alumnus of A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.

Talking about her experience of working with A.R. Rahman, the singer said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of such a beautiful and globally acclaimed project, especially with maestros like A.R. Rahman and Mani Ratnam were involved. I feel truly overwhelmed to see that the track is still trending and receiving so much love from audiences. My heart is filled with warmth and gratitude for all the appreciation the song has received”.

“Working with A.R. Rahman Sir has been nothing short of a dream come true for any singer. He is a force of music, almost a celestial soul, yet his aura is both empowering and calming, he has a way of instantly putting you at ease. I will never forget the moment when, after listening to my album track, he said I have the potential to be the Indian version of Adele. That compliment means the world to me and I will keep that in my heart forever,” she added.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Jinguchaa is such a banger! Aashima's voice blends so well with Sukhwinder Singh's power vocals. Rahman sir always brings out the best in his singers. The Telugu version sounds just as good as Hindi - can't believe she doesn't even speak the language! 🙌
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Priya M.
As a music student, I really appreciate how Aashima openly discussed the challenges of singing in Telugu. It shows professionalism to admit difficulties rather than pretend it was easy. More artists should be this honest about their creative process.
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Arjun S.
The song is good but I feel the video overshadows the music with all the star power. Wish they gave more focus to the singers rather than just the actors dancing. Still, Rahman's magic is undeniable - the man can make any language sound musical!
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Neha T.
So proud to see KM Music Conservatory alumni doing well! Aashima's journey is inspiring for all young musicians. Being compared to Adele by Rahman sir is no small thing - she's definitely one to watch out for in the industry. More power to her! 💫
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Vikram J.
The multilingual approach is brilliant - this is how we should celebrate Indian cinema! Hope more songs get this treatment. Though I wonder if the Telugu version will connect as well with native speakers since the singer isn't fluent. Still, major respect for the effort!

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