‘Pehli Baar is all about the innocent first love’: 'Dhadak' director shares details about the romantic song

Ever since its first look was unveiled, Dhadak, which is produced by Zee Studios and Karan Johar, has piqued the curiosity of film buffs. Not only is it an adaptation of the Marathi blockbuster, Sairat, but it also features new kids on the block — Janhvi and Ishaan. After the theatrical promo was lauded by everyone, the title track and Zingaat have got us crooning.

The romantic drama’s third number, Pehli Baar, which releases today, is a recreation of Yad Lagla that also featured in the original. Director Shashank Khaitan says, “We have retained two songs from Sairat because they lent themselves beautifully to Dhadak. Pehli Baar is about that innocent first love and a young boy’s desire for a girl he can never have. Without any set choreography, it captures the moment when Ishaan meets Janhvi and gets attracted to her.” 

He is all praises for both the actors and adds, “They have worked extremely hard to understand their respective characters. The way they have expressed their feelings in this song is exceptional.” 

He states further that Pehli Baar, which is written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Ajay-Atul, is different from the title track. “Dhadak is melodious but intense because it speaks of eternal romance, whereas Pehli Baar is like that moment of sunshine you experience when you fall in love.” It is sung by Atul Gogavale, who had also rendered the original. “As Ajay-Atul had created the Sairat album, too, you can notice the synergy. All the songs are distinct but belong to the same musical family. They have a great sense of orchestra and yet, there’s a strong underlying melody,” he signs off.