Aamir Khan became emotional and nostalgic as he watched a visually impaired band perform a new rendition of his classic song “Papa Kehte Hain” for Rajkummar Rao’s film, “Srikanth”

At the recent launch event of the latest song from the film ‘Srikanth’, Aamir Khan, the original star, was visibly moved. Titled ‘Papa Kehte Hain 2.0’, the song provides a poignant insight into the life journey of the protagonist, portrayed by Rajkummar Rao, who depicts the visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla. The event was distinguished by an emotionally charged performance by a visually impaired band, presenting a fresh rendition of the iconic track from Aamir Khan’s 1988 movie ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’.

In a touching moment captured in a video shared by Instant Bollywood, Aamir Khan is seen holding back tears while applauding the band’s performance.

Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao, the lead actor of the film, is captured in a moment of joy, grooving to the music with a radiant smile. The atmosphere was further enriched by the presence of Srikanth Bolla himself, whose journey inspired the film, as he too enjoyed the heartfelt performance.

The event was as nostalgic for Aamir Khan as it was for millions of viewers, as it not only featured Aamir but also had Udit Narayan as a guest. Narayan, who originally sang the song for Aamir in “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,” shared fond memories of working with Aamir Khan during the making of the original song. Watch their sweet retelling of this nostalgic anecdote here:

The trailer of ‘Srikanth: Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’ had already garnered significant praise from within the film industry, with celebrities like Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Janhvi Kapoor commending Rajkummar Rao’s performance. In a conversation with News18 Showsha, Rajkummar expressed gratitude for the support, acknowledging that such encouragement from his peers boosts his confidence and helps dispel the notion of insecurity prevalent in showbiz.

Reflecting on his preparation for the challenging role of portraying a visually impaired character, Rajkummar shared insights into his approach. Initially unsure of how to embody the character, he immersed himself in the world of visually impaired individuals, spending considerable time with both Srikanth Bolla and others in similar circumstances.

“Srikanth” is already becoming the talk of the town, and this sweet gesture of relaunching “Papa Kehte Hain” with Aamir Khan has made it all the more viral. And if first impressions are anything to go by, Rajkummar Rao fans are in for another treat. We cannot wait for the release of the film.