Amaal Mallik has opened up about the making of Yeh Awarapan for Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming film Awarapan 2.
Speaking exclusively to Pinkvilla, the composer and singer described the song as a significant moment in his career after a difficult period in which he felt he was not getting opportunities to create music that reflected his abilities.
“This song was a resilient redemption for me. I waited a lot for this song to come out, and I’m glad it has come in the right film – with Emraan Hashmi, with Arijit Singh’s voice, Rashmi Virag sir’s words, and my melody.”
Mallik also credited producer Mukesh Bhatt for backing his vision and standing by the melody that eventually became the film’s title track.
“I also gave a statement that take away 60 films, I will answer with one Awarapan 2. I think this is that song,” he said. The composer added that over the past seven to eight years, he had turned down projects that did not allow him to fully explore his creativity.
Mallik revealed just how much work went into finalising the track, saying he rejected between 12 and 15 versions before presenting one to Bhatt.
“There have been 12 to 15 versions of the song that I have rejected myself before even playing to Mukesh ji. He has rejected more than 6 or 7 versions after that and then hum yahan pahuche,” he said.
Calling Yeh Awarapan his best work to date, Mallik said Awarapan 2 represents the kind of cinema he wants to be associated with and expressed hope of creating more music in the same vein.