Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami debut as Kashmir’s musical voices in Saiyaara

Yash Raj Films (YRF) and acclaimed director Mohit Suri‘s Saiyaara starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda is the most awaited romantic film of 2025. On Tuesday, YRF officially released the title track of the film to unanimous love and it was revealed that the song also marks the debut of two Kashmiri musical artistes Faheem Abdullah & Arslan Nizami! 

Handpicked by Mohit Suri, Faheem has lent his voice to the beautifully soulful title track, showcasing his rich musical prowess. The song has been composed by the brilliant Tanishk Bagchi, along with Arslan and Faheem and its heartfelt lyrics has been penned by the legendary Irshad Kamil. 

Faheem says, “It is an honour to represent Kashmir in the Hindi film industry with our musical debut in Saiyaara! Our state has beautiful people and incredible artists. I’m really happy that two Kashmiri boys have worked really hard to land this project of a lifetime and are trying to make a name for themselves in the Hindi film industry. We want to make our people back home to be proud of our work and it is truly humbling to witness that my song is the first track to open the Saiyaara promotional campaign.”

He adds, “It is quite an overwhelming moment for me, my family, my friends and my well-wishers. Saiyaara title track is one of the purest songs that I have ever heard and I have tried to pour my everything into it under the guidance of the genius Tanishk Bagchi and the music visionary Mohit Suri. I share this moment with my friend Arslan without whom the magic of Saiyaara couldn’t come alive.” 

Saiyaara title track: unexpectedly captivating, effortlessly magnetic.

The title track with its visuals is astonishingly intriguing—you can’t get enough of it, especially the spark between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. It’s time Bollywood embraced a tragic romance that captures this generation’s definition of love.

Watch it now:

Arslan Nizami: `I am speechless`

Arslan says, “I wouldn’t have believed if people told me couple of years earlier that I will get a chance to compose a song for a big film in the Hindi film industry. So, there was no way that I was dreaming that I would get a chance to compose for Mohit Suri in his directorial! This is an incredible milestone moment for my career and I couldn’t be happier, prouder. To have my song, which I have composed along with an exceptionally talented fellow Kashmiri artiste like Faheem and the incredible Tanishk Bagchi, lead the Saiyaara promotional campaign feel surreal.” 

He adds, “I’m in disbelief and I’m speechless. I’m proud that two Kashmiri boys are here in Mumbai and trying to show what we can do to the whole country. I know we will work exceptionally hard in the near future to make our state prouder and I thank Mohit Suri sir for his unflinching belief in us. He has given us wind beneath our wings to fly higher from here on.” 

Seamlessly blending YRF’s musical legacy with Mohit Suri’s soulful sensibilities, the track offers a glimpse into the emotional depth of Saiyaara. The music video features moments from the film, teasing the electric on-screen connection between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda who are debuting as the Yash Raj hero and heroine in Saiyaara.

Produced by YRF’s CEO Akshaye Widhani, Saiyaara is set to hit theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025.

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