Prithviraj-Kajol-Ibrahim Ali Khan's Sarzameen first song is Bulleh Shah's Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu; netizens furious

Sarzameen: Bulleh Shah's Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu, sung by Wadali brothers, holds a sacred place for many and now that the teaser of the track is out, netizens cannot keep calm.

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Sarzameen's first song's title has been revealed, and the netizens cannot keep calm. They are furious over one major reason - because something they consider untouchable is touched. Those who know about the significance of Bulleh Shah's Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu are angry, thinking that Sarzameen makers cannot do justice to the song. Here's everything you need to know...

Sarzameen first song announced

Sarzameen's first song is announced. This track features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol as well as Ibrahim Ali Khan, and is titled Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu.

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What is the significance of Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu?

Mahiya Tere Vekhan Nu is Bulleh Shah's traditional qawwali. There have been renditions of the qawwali and the most memorable remains by the Wadali brothers. The qawwali, while referring to the National Emblem Charkha, is a love letter in which Bulleh Shah talks about hope, patience, and longing.

The qawwali speaks about how the charkha has become a way to remember the special one. It is about surviving and keeping patience till reunion day. The day Bulleh Shah says would be the day he would finally celebrate Eid (live life lavishly).

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Why are netizens furious about Sarzameen first song?

As one can already guess, Bulleh Shah is sacred, and the song holds huge significance for many lovers as well as patriots. Thus, the track making it to Bollywood has disappointed netizens, who are apprehensive about how the rendered version would sound. The teaser of the song has been released and they are unimpressed. Nonetheless, the real reactions can only be predicted once the full song is out tomorrow i.e. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Sarzameen, backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, marks the directorial debut of Student of the Year actor Kayoze Irani (Boman Irani’s son). The film is scheduled for direct-to-OTT release on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium on July 25, 2025.

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