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Shankar Mahadevan's 'Dil Chahta Hai' Song Had 21 Versions, But the Magic Was in the First Mix.
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News18•26-09-2026, 01:51
Shankar Mahadevan's 'Dil Chahta Hai' Song Had 21 Versions, But the Magic Was in the First Mix.
- •Shankar Mahadevan revealed that 21 versions of the title track for the film 'Dil Chahta Hai' were created.
- •The musician, along with Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa, and sound engineer Vijay Benegal (Benny), prepared numerous mixes.
- •Ultimately, only the initial, or scratch, version of the song was retained for the film, as it was most liked by the makers and the team.
- •Mahadevan stated there was something magical about the first scratch of the song, which included bass lines and new samples.
- •He emphasized that in music, one shouldn't be afraid to work with fewer elements if they trust their tune, groove, and bass line.
Key Questions Answered
Musician Shankar Mahadevan revealed that 21 different mixes were prepared for the title track of the film 'Dil Chahta Hai', but the makers ultimately kept the original rough mix or scratch version.
The trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composed all the songs for the iconic soundtrack of 'Dil Chahta Hai' in just three-and-a-half days.
Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with 'Dil Chahta Hai', which became a modern cinematic milestone due to its portrayal of urban friendship, youth freedom, and a popular Goa road trip.
