Pritam once drove to Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse late at night to get THIS song from Bajrangi Bhaijaan approved: ‘… he didn’t know we were coming’ |
At the heart of every chartbuster is a story—and music composer Pritam just revealed one that involves a spontaneous late-night drive to Salman Khan’s farmhouse. While celebrating the album launch of Metro… In Dino, Pritam shared an amusing behind-the-scenes moment from Bajrangi Bhaijaan, offering fans a glimpse into the passion and unpredictability that often fuel Bollywood’s biggest hits.At the Metro…In Dino album launch, music composer Pritam recalled Bhushan Kumar’s unwavering passion for music. Sharing a behind-the-scenes story from Bajrangi Bhaijaan, he revealed that after the film was wrapped, Bhushan insisted on adding one more song—Aaj Ki Party. To get Salman Khan’s nod, the two drove unannounced to his Panvel farmhouse in the middle of the night. Despite Salman being caught off guard with prior commitments, Bhushan managed to get the song approved—an example, Pritam said, of his sheer dedication to music.Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan—starring Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui—was a massive box office success. The film’s music, composed by Pritam, also struck a chord with audiences and continues to be loved even years after its release.Directed by Anurag Basu, Metro… In Dino is a modern-day anthology and the spiritual successor to his 2007 film Life in a… Metro. Featuring a stellar cast including Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anupam Kher, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, the film unfolds across four metro cities—Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bangalore. It delves into the complexities of urban relationships, capturing the highs and lows of love, life, and loss. Metro… In Dino is set to release in theatres on July 4, 2025.
