By: Vibhuti Pathak
Atif Aslam is ready to make his Malayalam debut in the South Indian industry. Aslam is poised to make his debut in the Malayalam film industry by lending his voice to the Hindi song “Hijr”, composed by debutant Nandhagopan V for the upcoming romantic drama Haal.
Aslam’s soulful voice is not just appreciated in Pakistan but also India. He has given many hit songs in Bollywood and this time he will be releasing the song for the Malayalam film industry. Aslam shared this announcement on his social media handles, saying “The song is contemporary, and I hope the film will be as amazing as its music.”
Haal, directed by Prasanth Vijayakumar and scripted by Nishad Koya, stars Shane Nigam in the lead role and is set to hit screens later.
This project also marks his debut in South India. Haal, directed by Prasanth Vijayakumar and scripted by Nishad Koya, stars Shane Nigam in the lead role and is set to hit screens later this year.
Nandhagopan V, who has previously sung in Malayalam movies like Luca, Kho Kho, and Kasargold, revealed that Aslam’s songs have been an “integral part” of his life. He described the upcoming track as a “one-of-a-kind romantic emotional melody,” blending Western and Eastern instruments along with ambient soundscapes.
“He was very patient and there was a lot of give and take. Of course, he’s added his signature vibratos, which has worked magic to the song. It was truly an enriching recording experience,” said Nandhagopan.
Elaborating on why a Malayalam film features a Hindi song, the composer emphasised its setting in Kozhikode and how the city has a “rich influence of Hindi and Urdu languages”.
During their leisure time together, Nandhagopan and actor Shane Nigam found inspiration in Atif Aslam’s hit song “Aadat.” They envisioned Atif lending his voice to their composition. Impressed by Aslam’s patience during recording, Nandhagopan highlighted how the singer’s distinctive vibratos added magic to their song.
