Rahat Fateh crafts magic with Nusrat's 'Mere Rashke Qamar'
There is a reason why even today Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's voice can make you stop whatever you're and get lost in its magic. With Rahat Fateh Ali Khan having taken his pedestal forward, having carved a name for himself worldwide, it was a treat to listen to him and Nusrat together for Bollywood's upcoming movie Baadshaho, where Nusrat's track Mere Rashke Qamar has been reinvented.
The film itself stars Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D Cruz as well as Esha Gupta. This is the first track that's been released from the movie. After the Uri attacks and the ban on our artists to work in India. it seems that when it comes to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's music only Rahat can do them full justice. The songs music composer, Tanishk Bagchi got his hands on the late Khan's Mere Rashke Qamar and recreated it with the help of Rahat's soulful voice.
Bound to stay on our repeat mode for ages, the track's beauty lies in the way Tanishk manages to maintain its true essence, recreating Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's memory beautifully.
Baadshaho, an upcoming action thriller co-produced and directed by Milan Luthria, is set in the emergency era of the 70's. With the song leaving a good impression, we can't wait to see it play in the actual movie.
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