'Song Of The Year’ Ahaan Panday’s Saiyaara Title Track Drops, Netizens Say OG Bollywood Musical Era Is Back

Ahaan Panday’s Bollywood debut has officially kicked off with the emotional title track of Saiyaara. The song dropped on Tuesday and has already taken over social media. After teasing fans with a glimpse last week, Yash Raj Films delivered the full track and it’s winning hearts for all the right reasons.

Saiyaara Title Track Revives Old Bollywood Charm

The song is a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of romantic Bollywood music. Composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil, the track captures longing and heartbreak. Faheem Abdullah’s soulful voice carries the emotion perfectly.

The music video shows Ahaan Panday walking through memories of lost love with Aneet Padda. His expressions of pain, love and emotional conflict feel raw and real. Each scene builds a deeper connection to the story and the song’s message of love and loss.

Netizens Reaction

As soon as the song was released, fans flooded social media with praise. One user wrote, “What a beautiful song with soothing music and heartwrenching lyrics!” Another posted, “OG Bollywood romantic songs era is coming.” 

A third fan called it “one of the best songs in a long time.”

Others highlighted Faheem Abdullah’s vocals. A fan wrote, “Faheem Abdullah again worked his magic with that soulful voice.” Another said, “This is the kind of music that sits with you in silence. So beautiful. #Saiyaara.”

Check out some reactions below!

What Mohit Suri Told about Saiyaara

Director Mohit Suri shared that he has a deep love for discovering new composers and collecting melodies, much like book lovers collect books. He revealed that the Saiyaara album has been in the making for over five years, featuring songs and tunes he carefully curated with love and passion.

Mohit aimed to create a fresh romantic album for Saiyaara, especially since it marks the debut of its lead stars. He mentioned that every song in the album holds special meaning for him, with the title track being the first to release as part of the film’s music campaign.

Produced by YRF, Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is set to hit theatres worldwide on July 18.