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Abhishek Bachchan Open to 'Kajra Re 2.0,' But Amitabh and Aishwarya Need Convincing!
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:16
Abhishek Bachchan Open to 'Kajra Re 2.0,' But Amitabh and Aishwarya Need Convincing!
- •Abhishek Bachchan expressed enthusiasm for a 'Kajra Re 2.0' reunion with Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, stating, "I’m down for that."
- •He mentioned that convincing Aishwarya and Amitabh Bachchan would be necessary for the recreation of the iconic song.
- •Abhishek fondly recalled the original 'Kajra Re' shoot for Bunty Aur Babli (2005) as a "big happy party," even celebrating his birthday on set.
- •Director Shaad Ali turned the original shoot into an impromptu dance party, filming spontaneous moments that were later incorporated into the final song.
- •The song, featuring the trio before Aishwarya married Abhishek, remains a fan favorite nearly two decades after its release, holding "cult status."
Key Questions Answered
Abhishek Bachchan stated that he is completely on board for a new version of the iconic song, but noted that Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai would need to be convinced.
The original 'Kajra Re' track was featured in the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli, directed by Shaad Ali.
Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan on April 20, 2007, which was two years after the release of Bunty Aur Babli.
