Kishore Kumar may physically be no more with us but he continues to live in the hearts of millions of music lovers across the globe. Two such music lovers are Vishal and Shekhar who have lived on countless songs rendered by Kishore da. This is why when opportunity to pay homage to the legendary singer came their way, they grabbed it with both hands and went ahead full steam on the job. Result can be seen in the form of BACHNA AE HASEENO, the title song of which is currently on air.

“We couldn’t have let this chance to go away, especially so for a number where we could pay homage to not just Kishore Kumar but also R.D. Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Rishi Kapoor”, says Vishal Dadlani with a glee, “The moment this idea about recreating the number ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ from HUM KISI SE KUM NAHI came in, we just jumped and were soon on the job. When you hear the number, you would realize that we have kept the basic tune of ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ intact.”

Vishal-Shekhar has also created a coup of sorts by roping in Kishore Kumar’s son Sumit into the song.

“Yes, we have tried doing something different here”, explains Vishal, “It was experimental because while on one side we had Kishore Kumar’s voice being retained in the original portions of the song, Sumit is heard in the newer part composed by us. The number has turned out to be unique since Kishore da and his son would be heard in one single song even though the recording is separated by decades.”

Incidentally Sumit Kumar, son of Kishore Kumar and Leena Chandavarkar isn’t really new to playback singing. He made his debut with a song from the film MUDDA that had music by Jeet-Pritam.