Will Alia Bhatt & Diljit Dosanjh Recreate ‘Udta Punjab’ Magic In Upcoming ‘Jigra’?
New Delhi: Actor Alia Bhatt will reunite with singer Diljit Dosanjh for ‘Jigra’, eight years after they worked together in the 2016 film ‘Udta Punjab’. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Alia shared a post teasing fans about their collaboration. Alia and Diljit Dosanjh will lend their voices to a song for the film.
In the photo, both Alia and Diljit can be seen sitting on chairs with their backs to the camera. The word ‘JIGRA’ is lit up in front of them. ‘Sings about kudi (girl)’ is written on the back of Diljit’s chair while the words ‘the said kudi’ are written behind Alia’s chair. While Alia is looking in the front, Diljit is sitting turned sideways towards her in the photo.
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Alia shared the post with the caption, “Chairs say it all (studio microphone emoji) @diljitdosanjh.” Reacting to the post, a fan said, “While the world fights for tickets, she collabs with the man himself.” “The DIL-JEET JIGRA duo is here. Omg, I’m so excited,” read a comment. “So Alia X Diljit, the superhit musical collab is officially happening, and we are FREAKING OUT,” wrote a person.
“This is going to be my new favourite track,” commented an Instagram user. “I can’t wait for another banger they’re about to create,” another fan said. “Can’t wait to experience the magic you both are gonna create,” posted another person.
Alia and Diljit had lent their voices for the Udta Punjab hit song Ikk Kudi (Club Mix). They also featured together in the film. Written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Udta Punjab, a crime drama film, is based on the drug abuse by the youth in the Punjab. The film also stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareen Kapoor among others.
In ‘Jigra’, Alia will be seen alongside Vedang Raina. The story is based on the relationship between a brother and his sister. It also stars Manoj Pahwa and Rahul Ravindran. The film, directed by Vasan Bala, will hit the theatres on October 11.