Bhangra King Daler Mehndi returns – collaborates with Qawwali artistes for latest Punjabi song

Bhangra King Daler Mehndi returns – collaborates with Qawwali artistes for latest Punjabi song

Having headlined for his performance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s recently concluded wedding, Daler Mehndi has his eyes set on July 25, when his latest song, Ankhiyan te ja ladiyan releases. Infused with Balochi nuances, it marks his collaboration with Qawwali veterans, Ustad Sher Ali and Ustad Mehr Ali.

Mehndi affirmed that he wanted the rhythms of the Balochi dhol included in this track. The aspect that he likes about this number is that no references to alcohol or abusive language is made As per Mehndi, who has composed the lyrics says that it has been tactfully penned

The Punjabi musician further claima that this offering marks his first release in 30 years that stays true to music from his state. “It has a pure Punjabi vibe and he wanted it to be reminiscent of traditional numbers, ensuring that it did not appear like a copy of any past work. It has all the flavours that have been associated with his music.

He further adds that his music, his money, the track was eight years in the making. Mehndi also says he collaborated with the Mehr Ali brothers over a period of eight months and at the the age of 75, their vocal quality is laudable. He needed to join hands with artistes who could render a song like they did.

While signing off, the Bhangra King feels certain that the track is embedded with all the qualities required for the making of an evergreen song. When he made music 30 years ago, he created those melodies. It wasn’t Punjabi music’, but Daler Mehndi’s music. He is gladened that songs continue to be cherished over the years, and also be consumed by the next generation

News Edit K.V.Raman