- Dr. Sagar: While writing Aaj Yeh Basant, I wanted to make sure that the religious aspect did not add to the heat, but rather provoke thoughts about the reality of the situation
Dr. Sagar’s Pens Hard-Hitting Lyrics in Aaj Yeh Basant from Afwaah, Says, “Sudhir Mishra Told Me To Get Inspiration From Bob Dylan’s song Its Allrigh, Ma (I’M Only Bleeding)”
Dr. Sagar has been climbing the ladder of success with his hard-hitting lyrics and has become one of the most sought-after artists in today’s time. The talented lyricist, has once again proved his mettle with his latest song, Aaj Yeh Basant from the movie Afwaah. The song has been receiving rave reviews from the audience and critics alike for its soulful lyrics and melodious composition.
Dr. Sagar has a unique style of writing that sets him apart from other lyricists in the industry. Aaj Yeh Basant from Afwaah is a perfect example of Dr. Sagar’s talent as a lyricist. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and they capture the essence of the movie perfectly. The song has been composed by Shameer Tandon and sung by Sunetra Banerjee and Mame Khan.
Talking about his song, the lyricist says, “Afwaah is a social commentary on a variety of topics, including the country’s present political situation, the love jihaad debate, and the role of social media and rumors in corrupting the youth. So, while writing the lyrics, I wanted to make sure that the religious aspect did not add to the heat, but rather provoke thoughts about the reality of the situation.”
He continues, “The way I got to learn from all the teachers of Ballia-BHU and JNU, in the same way, I got to learn from the most celebrated film director in the film industry Sudhir Mishra. He told me to get inspiration from Bob Dylan’s song Its Allrigh, Ma (I’M Only Bleeding) cause he felt the song suited the situation of the film ‘Afwah’ After listening to this song, I wanted to write a song to Shamir Tandon’s tune with a Rajasthani flavor. ‘Aaj Yeh Basant’ is the result of all this hard work. I have lived up to the expectations of the director. Let’s see what my fans have to say about it”
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Aaj Yeh Basant from Afwaah is a testament of Dr. Sagar’s talent as a lyricist and we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us in the future.