Madhuri’s hit song “Mera Piya Ghar Aya” inspired from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Qawwali
Madhuri Dixit’s hit song Mera Piya Ghar Aaya remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic songs. But few know that it was inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali of the same name.
There are ample songs featuring Madhuri Dixit that have become iconic in Bollywood history. Her charming screen presence and exceptional dancing skills make every song extremely memorable.
Among the list of tracks that have become classics is Madhuri Dixit’s song from the 1995 romantic thriller Yaraana. Titled Mera Piya Ghar Aaya, the song remains a cult favourite that continues to make generations dance.
Madhuri Dixit, dressed in a dazzling orange outfit, lit up the screen with her grace, energy and mesmerising expressions, and created one of the most iconic dance numbers of the 90s.
From weddings to parties, the beats of Mera Piya Ghar Aaya still get people grooving. The song remains timeless, even 30 years later.
You will be amazed to know that this Bollywood chartbuster wasn’t entirely original. It drew inspiration from celebrated Qawwali singer Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s soulful qawwali of the same name.
In Nusrat Sahib’s rendition, the word “piya” symbolised not just a lover but the soul’s spiritual union with God. His qawwali became a hallmark of Sufi music in the 80s and 90s.
When music directors Anand-Milind reimagined this spiritual qawwali, he turned it into a high-energy dance number for the film Yaarana.
A part of Mera Piya Ghar Aaya was later reused in the family blockbuster Hum Saath Saath Hain featuring Salman Khan, Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan and Karishma Kapoor.
Madhuri’s dance, charisma and emotional intensity transformed the song into a cinematic masterpiece that overshadowed even the film’s story.
Regardless its star-studded cast, including Rishi Kapoor, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor, Yaarana failed at the box office. But the song became legendary.
The David Dhawan directorial Yaarana narrated a tale of camaraderie, love, betrayal and revenge. Madhuri played the role of Komal, a dancer trapped in a forced marriage, and Rishi Kapoor portrayed her supportive childhood friend.
Be it Nusrat Sahab’s soulful style or Madhuri’s glamorous touch, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya stands as a magical fusion that hasn’t faded in all these years.
News Edit KV Raman
