Rekha’s shot for ‘Kaisi Paheli on the same set as Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, reveals composer Shantanu Moitra: ‘She called me to meet, I was stunned’ | Hindi Movie News

Vidya Balan’s debut film ‘Parineeta’ recently completed 20 years. The film was directed by Pradeep Sarkar who passed away in 2023. The film not only made Vidya’s career but it was also life-changing for music composer Shantanu Moitra who got a lot of praise for it. The film’s music was appreciated widely and Rekha also made a cameo in a song, ‘Kaisi Paheli’ for which she got immense love. She proved yet again that she’s an icon for a reason. In a recent interview, Moitra has recalled his meeting with Rekha which left him awestruck. He revealed that incidentally, the song was shot at the same place where right now Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ is being shot. He said in an interview with Radio Nasha, “When I found out that Rekha ji was doing ‘Kaisi Paheli’, I was like, ‘Wow’. But let me tell you a story about that. I got a call from Pradeep Sarkar. He called me to the set for the song’s shoot. But I was working on some other songs at the time, so I told him that I was busy. He said that Rekha ji wanted to meet me. I was stunned. They took me to her makeup room. They were shooting the song in the same set where they shoot Kaun Banega Crorepati these days. This was the first time I’d been inside a makeup room, and it had those light bulbs around the mirror. Back to camera, the diva was sitting.”Shantanu added, “She looked around and asked, ‘You’ve made the song? It’s amazing, I hope I can do justice to it. I have a small request. I would like you to stay for the shoot.’ She was talking to a first-timer, I will never forget it. She would occasionally make eye-contact with me, as if to ask if it was going alright.” He praised the director painstakingly crafted storyboards, and said that every single shot was designed in advance.Recently, Rekha has spoken about the experience of doing the song. She was quoted by IANS, “‘Kaisi Paheli’ was not just a song, it was a mood, a vibe, and a metaphor for life. The song was so atmospheric; it reminded me of the time gone by and a certain enigma of a woman who owns her narrative.”She added, “Even 20 years ago, it stood out; the composition was rare, and the poetry was unlike most songs of that time. As I stepped onto that jazz club set, I became the jazz singer. Even today, when I hear the song, it brings a smile… It’s one of those Pahelis you never want to solve; you just want to live it.” The music and lyrics were special when the film came out, and they still feel fresh today.