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    EYE ON BOLLYWOOD                                                         JUNE 19, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 40

                             Vippin Aneja Reunites with

            A.R. Rahman for Imtiaz Ali’s Much-

                 Awaited Film Mai Vaapas Aaunga

            OUR BUREAU
            Mumbai

                  cclaimed playback singer Vip-
                  pin Aneja is set to captivate au-
            Adiences once again with a soul-
            ful new rendition in the upcoming
            film Mai Vaapas Aaunga, directed by
            celebrated filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and
            featuring music by the legendary A.R.
            Rahman.
                Aneja lends his voice to the emo-
            tionally rich nazm Tere Paas Main, a
            song expected to be one of the high-
            lights  of  the  film’s  soundtrack.  The
            project  marks  another  significant
            milestone in the singer’s long-stand-
            ing association with Rahman, a rela-
            tionship built over years of musical
            collaboration, mutual respect, and
            memorable performances.
                Known for his versatility across                                                                             Vippin Aneja
            genres,  Vippin  Aneja  first  gained
            widespread recognition with the viral                                                                 ing the music, expectations for the
            song Jaane Tere Shehar Ka from the                                                                    soundtrack  are  naturally  high.  In-
            film Jazbaa, featuring the late actor                                                                 dustry observers and fans alike are
            Irrfan Khan. Over the years, he has                                                                   eagerly anticipating the release of
            established himself as a distinctive                                                                  Tere Paas Main, which is expected
            voice in contemporary Indian music,                                                                   to showcase Aneja’s expressive vocal
            effortlessly moving between ghazals,                                                                  style while complementing the emo-
            film songs, and live performances.                    A R Rehman (left) with Vippin Aneja             tional landscape of the film.
                Reflecting  on  his  latest  collab-                                                                  The  collaboration  also  under-
            oration  with  Rahman,  Aneja  de-                                                                    scores Rahman’s ability to identify
            scribed the opportunity as a culmi-  musical instincts and meticulous   tween the composer and the singer.  and nurture distinctive voices that
            nation of years of preparation and   attention to artistic detail, Rahman   Expressing his gratitude for be-  bring  depth  and  authenticity  to  his
            perseverance.                     remembered Aneja’s performances   ing part of Mai Vaapas Aaunga, Ane-  compositions. For Aneja, the oppor-
               “When preparation meets oppor-  and later chose him to render Tere   ja said the project holds special sig-  tunity represents another important
            tunity, that’s when true success hap-  Paas Main for Mai Vaapas Aaunga.  nificance for him.           chapter in a musical journey that
            pens.  Working  with  Rahman  Bhai    The  reunion  is  not  their  first   “I have always looked forward to   continues to evolve through mean-
            again feels like destiny unfolding at   successful collaboration. Aneja had   creating music with Rahman Bhai.  ingful artistic partnerships.
            the right time,” he said.         earlier worked with Rahman on the   To be part of a project of this scale   As the release date approached,
                The origins of this collabora-  blockbuster film Sarkar, starring Vi-  and emotional depth is truly special.  audiences were looking forward to
            tion can be traced back to Dashav-  jay Thalapathy. He sang the Tamil   I am deeply grateful to God and to   witnessing the coming together of
            atar, a prestigious stage production   and Telugu versions of the hugely   all the forces that came together to   one of India’s most celebrated com-
            that premiered at the Nita Mukesh   popular track Simtaangaran, which   make this collaboration possible.”  posers and one of its most expressive
            Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC)    went on to cross the 100-million-view   The film itself has already gener-  contemporary playback singers. With
            and was directed by filmmaker Atlee.  mark and became a fan favourite   ated considerable excitement among   its blend of evocative lyrics, soulful
            During the project, Rahman invit-  across South India.              cinema lovers. Directed by Imtiaz   melody, and emotional storytelling,
            ed Aneja to sing several ghazals im-  Beyond studio recordings, Aneja   Ali, known for crafting emotionally   Tere Paas Main is poised to leave a
            promptu, giving him an opportunity   has also toured extensively with Rah-  resonant stories, Mai Vaapas Aaun-  lasting impression on listeners.
            to  showcase his  command  over the   man as part of the globally acclaimed   ga features a stellar ensemble cast   Both the song and the film were
            genre.                            Unity of Light and Peace Concerts,  that includes Diljit Dosanjh, Na-  released on Friday, making the Rah-
                Those sessions left a lasting im-  performing before audiences around   seeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and   man–Vippin Aneja reunion one of
            pression on the Oscar-winning com-  the world. These experiences further   Sharvari.                  the most anticipated musical collab-
            poser. Known for his remarkable   strengthened the artistic bond be-    With A.R. Rahman spearhead-   orations of the year.

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