MUMBAI: In an exclusive interview with IANS, renowned singer Armaan Malik opens up about his latest track, Pehla Nasha 2.0. The song, a modern reimagination of the classic 90s hit, has already captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its soulful melody and fresh beats. Armaan talks about the challenges and excitement of reinterpreting such an iconic song, bringing his own unique flavor while maintaining its nostalgic charm. He also shares his creative process, the inspiration behind the revamped version, and what makes Pehla Nasha 2.0 special for both new listeners and those who remember the original fondly.
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00:00I would like to tell you that I really liked the original song, but I liked this one the most.
00:06Thank you, thank you so much.
00:08And the reply version that came in the middle was very good.
00:13Thank you that you liked our version.
00:18We have made it with a lot of love.
00:21And there is a responsibility when you are recreating such a legendary and iconic song.
00:28It's a big thing that you liked it.
00:31First of all, I would like to know what made you take the risk of recreating such an iconic classic song?
00:58And I feel like the way Amal and Rashmi Virag have come together and curated this new version, which is Pela Nasha 2.0.
01:07The way they have arranged it, how the Mukhda and the Antara flows together so seamlessly.
01:14I think that pays homage to the original version while also being a really really nice and fresh take on the song.
01:21I feel that today's generation, everyone from the youth will really connect with this song.
01:27And it's something that can connect with people who loved this song before and also haven't heard this song at all.
01:35Many fans are protective about old classics. How do you respond to people who say classics should never be remade?
01:42I mean, to be honest, there are lots of songs that have some really really nice remakes.
01:48I have also been part of quite a few remakes that have actually gone on to do really well.
01:54Like Ghar Se Nikalte Hi, there's also Tumhe Apna Banane Ka Junoon from Hate Story.
02:00Then we did Pyaar Manga Hai Tumhi Se also.
02:04So while most of them have done well, yes, there are some that haven't really clicked with the audiences.
02:11And I completely hear when music purists and people who really love our golden era of music,
02:18when they feel that someone has taken an iconic song and spoiled it or they've made something bad out of it.
02:26But thankfully and fortunately in my case and with Amal's case,
02:31we have been very lucky that we've been able to create tracks in a way where the original is not tampered with.
02:39But we also add a little bit of our own DNA and our own spin to the song.
02:44And it connects with the audiences and makes them feel ki haan, this is our Pehla Nasha or this is our Ghar Se Nikalte Hi.
02:52But also it feels like a new song to them.
02:55Do you believe that band itself was innocent of making music?
03:00I truly believe so. The innocent factor was very prevalent in the 90s.
03:08And slowly over the years, I think the love songs that started coming out were very, you know, pretentious in a way.
03:17And also there were a lot of scenarios where they thought of fictional circumstances or didn't talk about love in a genuine, in an honest manner.
03:29And I feel ki 90s ke gaano mein that element was very, very prevalent.
03:34Which is why we have tried to retain that essence in Pehla Nasha 2.0.
03:39There's a certain, you know, first romance, first love flutter in your heart kind of feeling that's there in this version.
03:49And that's something that's missing in today's, you know, songs.
03:53And I feel like the love songs that I'm known for as well, you know, like Sab Tera, there's stuff like So Asman.
04:01And there are songs which we have put together, both Amal and I, over the years that carry that innocence.
04:08Because we feel like that's the kind of love that we believe in.
04:12And I think that's the kind of love that the 90s also believed in.
04:16So I'm glad that we got an opportunity to bring that innocence back and bring that purity of love back.
04:23The song is called Perfect Valentine. How would you define the perfect love song?
04:29The perfect love song is very hard to be defined.
04:32I mean, there are various factors. It depends on the situation.
04:37But Pehla Nasha, I also have a song called Pehla Pyar.
04:41First love is a very, very universal concept.
04:47And I believe that the song that we've put together, like you're saying that it's already, you feel like it's the soundtrack for Valentine's Day.
04:55And I truly believe so, too.
04:58Because the way that it's made, the way that the lyrics are written, I think it's quite shareable.
05:03Shareable in a way where I feel like a guy can definitely share, you know, lyrics from the song or words from the song with their, you know, significant other.
05:13Or dedicated to someone that they want to woo or take out on a date.
05:17So definitely the perfect song for the season.
05:20And I just hope that it's not just for the season, but it's also here for a long time to come.
05:26I hope that it makes a place in people's hearts and their playlists.
05:29Have you ever had a Pehla Nasha moment in real life? Any special memory?
05:34I mean, I have had a lot of such instances in my life because I'm a romantic myself.
05:42And obviously, I've had a Pehla Nasha moment with my wife, Ashna.
05:47When I, you know, the first time that we went out on a date back in 2017.
05:53I definitely felt that flutter in my heart that everyone feels when they're out with someone that they love and want to get to know better.
06:03So yeah, I definitely had that moment.
06:06Armaan, I would like to ask you about your recent concert with Ed Sheeran.
06:14And how was it to perform with a local icon?
06:19I've had a very deep friendship with Ed Sheeran since 2021.
06:26We collaborated on a song called Two Step.
06:30And after that, when he came to Bombay, I performed Two Step with him.
06:36And now recently, I opened the show for him in Hyderabad.
06:39So it's been a great experience.
06:41A, working with him.
06:42And B, just, you know, being around with him and being, you know, just hanging out with him.
06:49He is a very humble artist.
06:52He is one of the biggest superstars of the pop music industry.
06:59And to be able to be in the same room on the same stage with him is a big blessing for me.
07:04I consider that a big honor.
07:06And as an Indian artist, I feel, you know, really proud of the fact that I've been able to put out a song with an artist like Ed Sheeran and also share the stage with him.
07:18And I hope and, you know, wish that more such opportunities come my way.
07:23And yeah, I hope to collaborate more with Ed.
07:26I really love him.
07:41I am very active on social media.
07:43But as you said, you know, focus on the song, focus on the music is very important.
07:50And people are not doing that these days.
07:52And they are just thinking about what kind of video or reel should I put that can make me viral.
07:58And I think that is a very short-lived approach.
08:02The kind of career I want to chart out for myself, this approach will never work for that career.
08:10Let's do something viral.
08:13I have chosen the songs and projects in my career with a lot of thought.
08:19I have done it with a lot of thought.
08:21I have done such songs, such shows, such concerts at every step.
08:27Where I feel that my identity, my artistry will get a little bit more boosted.
08:32It will be boosted in a good way.
08:34But this was my first focus since childhood that I want to be a very good singer.
08:41I have to focus on my craft.
08:43If someone gives me a mic on stage or in the recording studio, I have to stand up for it.
08:50I have to give 100% and have to sing in such a way that the other person feels that there is no better singer than me.
08:58If you can't bring that feeling and you can't work on that talent, then I feel that is not a good approach to have.
09:07It is very very important for young singers to focus on the music and focus on the singing.
09:12And later all the virality, social media, trending, all that follows up.
09:18A romantic song that you wish you had sung first?
09:22A romantic song that I wish I had sung first?
09:28There is a song called Chal Waha Jaate Hain, which was composed by Amal and sung by Arijit Singh.
09:34I wish I could have sung that.
09:38A Bollywood actor whose voice do you think suits your singing?
09:43Tiger Shroff and Siddharth Malhotra.
09:48One romantic song you dedicate to your fans?
09:52Pehla Nasha 2.0
10:04What is your go-to karaoke song for a date night?
10:28Go-to karaoke song for a date night would be Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
10:35If you had to propose to someone using just a song lyric, which one would it be?
10:43If I had to propose to someone? I have just got married, why would I propose to anyone?
10:48If you had to dedicate a song to Ashna, which one would it be?
11:01A love song you secretly dislike but everyone else loves.
11:05Secretly dislike?
11:08There is a song of mine that I am not too happy that I did that.
11:15Kehta Hai Pal Pal Tumse Ka, we did a recreation of that song.
11:20People really love that song, but I am not a fan of it.
11:23Bharatiya, you are really good at singing monography.
11:53Love has made the clouds go crazy.