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News18•22-09-2026, 22:25
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sang at Rishi-Neetu Wedding, Flop Film's Bhajan Became Cult Hit
  • •The song 'Saanson Ki Mala Se Simru Main Pi Ka Naam', sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy 29 years ago, is still hummed today.
  • •This song is from Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit's 1997 film 'Koyla', picturized on Madhuri Dixit.
  • •The lyrics are also associated with Tufail Hoshiarpuri's composition and later linked to Meera Bai's devotional tradition.
  • •Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sang this song at Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor's wedding during his first visit to India in 1979.
  • •The film 'Koyla' flopped, but this song became a cult hit and was very popular in the 90s.
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Key Questions Answered

The famous song was featured in the 1997 film 'Koyla', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit.

Rajesh Roshan composed the music for the film version, and Indeevar wrote its lyrics, while the composition is also linked to Tufail Hoshiarpuri and Meera Bai's devotional tradition.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sang this song at Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor's wedding during his first visit to India in 1979.

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