03 August,2017 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The first song from 'Lucknow Central' titled 'Kaavaan Kaavaan' is out and it features Farhan Akhtar and his band performing in jail. Watch video
'Lucknow Central' song 'Kaavaan Kaavaan' out: Watch Farhan Akhtar perform with his band in jail
A still from 'Lucknow Central' song 'Kaavaan Kaavaan'. Pic/YouTube
The first song from 'Lucknow Central' titled 'Kaavaan Kaavaan' is out and it features Farhan Akhtar and his band performing in jail.
Run through the recent chartbusters and you'll notice Bollywood's obsession with recreating popular old songs for new projects. After Tamma Tamma Again (Badrinath Ki Dulhania, 2017), The Humma Song (OK Jaanu, 2017) and Raabta (Raabta, 2017) among others, the makers of Farhan Akhtar's Lucknow Central are the latest to jump on the bandwagon.
The makers have recreated the popular shaadi song, 'Kawa Kawa' from 'Monsoon Wedding' (2001) for the Ranjit Tiwari directorial. While Sukhwinder Singh had crooned the original, the new track is composed by Arjuna Harjaie with lyrics by Kumaar and vocals by Divya Kumar.
Watch 'Kaavaan Kaavaan' song video:
While speaking to mid-day, producer Nikkhil Advani says, "We wanted an anthem song for the film. Farhan, Ajit Andhare [COO, Viacom 18] and I were debating whether we should go with an original number or pick up an existing chartbuster. We zeroed in on Kawa Kawa as it is popular even today. It is played at all sangeet and dance parties."
A still from Monsoon Wedding
'Lucknow Central' shows the journey of a man in jail and how he plans to escape with a few convicts following a band performance in prison.
The film revolves around the story of a man named Kishen from a small town, who aspires to form his own band and become a renowned singer. However, he is taken to the Lucknow Central jail by actor Ronit Roy, who is essaying a negative role of a police officer.
Kishen is later charged with murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Serving his sentence, he befriends a few jail inmates and also begins plotting a prison break. His plan takes shape when he gets an opportunity to form a band with fellow inmates essayed by actors Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Inaam ul Haq and Rajesh Sharma.
Actress Diana Penty's character lends a helping hand to Farhan Akhtar and his band.
'Lucknow Central', produced by Nikkhil Advani and directed by Ranjit Tiwari, is set to hit the theatres on September 15.
