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Mahira is the music director of my life, says Azaan Sami Khan

Mahira is the music director of my life, says Azaan Sami Khan

The pair talk about their collaboration for Tu and their careers.
17 May, 2021

Mahira Khan was Azaan Sami Khan's love interest and muse in his latest music video Tu, but how did the strange collaboration happen?

Anupama Chopra got the pair together via video call for Film Companion to speak about the journey.

"'Tu' is part of my first independent debut album and it was inspired by 'Billie Jean'," Azaan said, revealing that as he got older, dance tracks began sounding more relevant in terms of their lyrical content. "It made me realise that a fun song doesn't just have to be frivolous, it can have meaning," he explained.

"If you dissect it, it's a very serious song set to a fast beat. You know that heartbreak kind of song about being in love with somebody who you shouldn't be in love with? Which all of us have gone through at some point, where you have the awareness that this is bad for me, but you're enjoying it," he joked.

"He's musically gifted," said Mahira, talking about her role in the project and revealing that all the songs Azaan makes are shared with her. In return, she also holds the title of "music director" of his life and is free with her criticism.

The Parey Hut Love composer spoke about how the biggest privilege of growing up in a film/music background was the exposure.

"At 12 you know how a schedule is made and that's probably a third-year thing taught in film school. Of course exposure plays a huge factor. I don't consider myself very gifted. You know how they say a shoemaker is born in a shoemaker's house? So shame on you if you don't know how to do those things in a basic, somewhat reasonable manner," he admitted.

Mahira, on the other hand, admitted to strategically bringing change to the Pakistani film industry, as she confessed to Chopra she would be doing when the duo met at Cannes.

"I've now realised that I don't have to bounce off the project completely. If I don't like something, I use the little power that I have to make those changes. To say this is regressive, or let's look at it in another way. Or that these words won't come out of my mouth."

Speaking about movies and direction, Azaan also revealed he was an assistant director for Karan Johar's Kalank (starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Varun Dhawan and Madhuri Dixit) during the time he was composing a soundtrack for the upcoming release of Parwaaz Hai Junoon.

"The thing about being an AD is that it teaches you a lot of respect for every other job that's happening on set," he said, "which otherwise maybe if you're just an actor you don't know."

Mahira's previous film Superstar was written by Azaan, who also happened to compose the music for the blockbuster. The duo's friendship goes way back.

Comments

irfan May 17, 2021 04:55pm
seems tricky - zara bach kay.
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M. Saeed May 17, 2021 05:05pm
"Mahira is the music director of my life, says Azaan Sami Khan"----- but she is 10 years senior to him?
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Fraz May 17, 2021 05:11pm
She is as old as your mother
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Hashmat May 17, 2021 05:13pm
Isn’t that kid Azan in his Justin beiber years still ?
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well-wisher May 17, 2021 05:13pm
Best to both. Go!
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Asif May 17, 2021 05:15pm
Chaloo, like father like son.
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ST May 17, 2021 05:24pm
Music director of my life??? Hmmm
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Zak May 17, 2021 06:07pm
Azaan should concentrate in taking Pakistan media industry higher and not waste his time in India. Let his vagrant father do that.
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Naeem May 17, 2021 06:53pm
Aunty mahira still adorable
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Gaffer May 17, 2021 07:30pm
Shame on you on this nakedphotos
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M. Emad May 17, 2021 08:16pm
Azaan Sami Khan's parent Pakistani or Indian citizen ?
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Irfan Huq May 17, 2021 08:50pm
Their inspiration comes from French PM
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RationalBabu May 17, 2021 09:35pm
@Gaffer What? Where?
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M K May 17, 2021 11:28pm
@Fraz so what?
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Bill May 18, 2021 03:02am
@M. Saeed so what? Why is it a problem if she is older than her?
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Gaffer May 18, 2021 09:04am
@RationalBabu open your eyes wide and see
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Ifti Malik May 18, 2021 10:45am
You are never too old , or too young to love .
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Captain May 19, 2021 02:57pm
She is ur 1.5 times of age ..... boy !
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Captain May 19, 2021 02:57pm
@Fraz no a lil less
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Silent Observer May 19, 2021 03:20pm
@M. Saeed ... c'mon man, he had to throw something to seek attention. Its hard for him to find a niche when his father is anti-pakistan. the dude is here for opportunities!!!
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Saad(DXB) May 19, 2021 06:24pm
Like father, like son I suppose.
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