Lyricist Mehboob on collaborating with AR Rahman for ‘Heropanti 2’: Working with him is like working with a brother – Occasions of India

The ‘Rangeela’ trio, Ahmed Khan, AR Rahman, and Mehboob are all set to reunite for Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria-starrer ‘Heropanti 2’. In an unique interview with ETimes, songwriter Mehboob opened up in regards to the songs within the movie, their much-awaited collaboration, and his bond with Rahman. Excerpts…

You may be reuniting with Rahman for the primary time after ‘Yuva’. What’s the type of bond that you just share with the maestro?
Working with Rahman is like working with a brother. It has been 25 years and we’re like household now. Even our youngsters are associates. Our bond is sort of robust as we each nearly began our journeys collectively and have completed so many initiatives collectively. We share an excellent rapport. The result’s on the market for all to see.

‘Rangeela’ trio AR Rahman, Ahmed Khan and you might be approaching board for Tiger Shroff’s ‘Heropanti 2’. How did that occur?
Ahmed was planning to get us each on board collectively for a very long time now. With ‘Heropanti 2’, he acquired the chance to take action. He approached AR Rahman and he agreed. I used to be going again house for my daughter’s birthday and all of the sudden I acquired a name from AR saying someone wished to speak to me. He added me in a convention name and the third voice was that of Ahmed. He advised me that he’s doing ‘Heropanti 2’ and needs Rahman and me to do the songs. It has at all times been enjoyable working with them. We’ve meals over and do a variety of masti. Fortunately, we have now already accomplished two songs.

Inform us all in regards to the songs in ‘Heropanti 2’…
The songs in ‘Heropanti 2’ are going to be a full package deal. It should have songs for everyone and each scenario. My followers can anticipate one thing actually particular within the movie. I guarantee you that the mixture of AR Rahman and Mehboob won’t disappoint you. I hope we get the identical love and blessings as we have now acquired earlier.

There are numerous myths surrounding your age and native land. Would you wish to make clear them?
Sure, some idiot has written one thing in Wikipedia about me. I want to make clear that my native place is Chandwad which is 50 KM from Nashik. My father was born there. He shifted to Mumbai in 1941. My siblings and I’ve been born and introduced up right here in Bandra. Additionally, my delivery yr is 1961. Any person has written 1953. I agree, I get outdated however don’t make me outdated already!