Mumbai, February 18: Two prominent figures from the music industry, Shaan and Babul Supriyo, collaborated on a new song, "Aankhiyaan".
During an exclusive interview with IANS, Shaan revealed how they came together to create the song and how the collaboration felt completely natural to him.
Shaan shared that he regularly communicates with Babul, and one day, Babul asked him, "Let me know if you have a song that I can sing".
He confessed that he has always admired Babul's open and powerful voice, and therefore, believed that he should sing more often.
Shaan added that he had 2-3 songs in mind, which he eventually shared with Babul. Some time later, they met and recorded the song.
"It was approaching Valentine's Day, so we thought about how we could release a sad song during this time," Shaan shared.
However, Babul had a different idea: that during Valentine's Day, there are more people with broken hearts than those celebrating the day with their loved ones.
"Why should couples have all the fun?" was his mantra behind releasing "Aankhiyaan" near Valentine's Day.
Explaining this mindset during the same conversation, Babul added, "We have written this song for those with broken hearts, and when you listen to the melody, it evokes melancholy. So, the sadness, you don't have to create it."
Meanwhile, as the track was shared on social media by the makers, Shaan had commented, "It has been a pleasure to collaborate with my dearest brother and a powerhouse of talent @iambabulsupriyo!!! His commitment to anything he undertakes is a lesson I have learnt while working on this song with him. I hope and pray You will all enjoy and connect with #Aankhiyaan!!!"