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Rejected 50 Times, 'Are Re Are' Became an Immortal Song After 5 Months of Persistence
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:47
Rejected 50 Times, 'Are Re Are' Became an Immortal Song After 5 Months of Persistence
- •The song 'Are Re Are' from the 1997 film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' was rejected 50 times before becoming a hit.
- •Music composer Uttam Singh played the tune to the Chopra family for five months without a clear reaction.
- •Yash Chopra's younger son, Uday Chopra, recognized the tune's potential to become a popular song.
- •Penned by Anand Bakshi, the song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan.
- •'Dil To Pagal Hai' was a commercial success, earning over 70 crore rupees and winning three National Film Awards, including 'Best Popular Film'.
Key Questions Answered
The famous song from the 1997 film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' that was rejected 50 times before finally being accepted is 'Are Re Are'.
The music for the song was composed by Uttam Singh, while its lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi.
The tune received a positive reaction from Yash Chopra's younger son, Uday Chopra, who felt it could become a popular song.
