‘Dhurandhar’ is the talk of the town – right from the scenes from the film to the songs, the film has been going viral. Apart from Akshaye Khanna’s entry song ‘Fa9LA’, another song ‘Shararat’ featuring Krystle Dsouza and Ayesha Khan, has swiftly climbed the popularity charts to become a viral favourite. The song’s catchy hook step has taken over Instagram reels, drawing participation from across generations, including choreographer Vijay Ganguly and television star Rupali Ganguly’s mother. The trend has even crossed borders, with global pop star Nick Jonas using the song as a pre-show pump-up track. However, there are also comparisons between Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’souza for the same. Choreographer Vijay Ganguly, however, recently lauded both performers for their energy and commitment. Addressing the comparisons, Krystle also spoke about the song in a recent interview. She said that ‘Shararat’ should be viewed as a celebration of collective female talent, including herself, Ayesha, Jasmine Sandlas and Madhubanti Bagchi, rather than being reduced to what she calls ‘immature’ comparisons.
“Four women have come together and that’s one of the best things about Shararat. I see trolls saying, ‘She did better than the other’. But it’s not about that. Who cares? Enjoy the song and have fun! It’s so sad that in order to praise someone, you drag another person down. I feel sad for people who do this. They don’t understand that everyone has their own talents and share of struggles. We all work hard and try to be consistent year after year,” she says.Krystle makes it clear that such comments do not affect her, but she does find them disappointing. “To take that away with one such comment is just stupid and immature. I, in fact, have seen a lot of women making these comments. As women, the least we can do is support another woman. If they can’t support, then they should just keep quiet. We’ve reached a certain stage in our life and by making such comments, you’re dragging the whole race back by years,” she remarks.Known for championing female solidarity, Krystle reiterates the importance of uplifting one another. “We should push and build each other. A world filled with supportive women is beautiful. When I saw Ayesha and myself dancing and Jasmine and Madhubanti singing onscreen, I was like, ‘Wow, I love the world I live in.’” She also has nothing but admiration for her co-star, adding, “Ayesha was amazing. She’s so beautiful. She’s such a great dancer. Watching her do her thing and letting her shine was another beautiful part of the process.”Another reason ‘Shararat’ has resonated strongly with audiences is its treatment of women. Despite being a high-energy dance number, it avoids objectification. Krystle agrees, noting that the song also serves a narrative purpose. “The fact that it took the story ahead was something I appreciated. But let me tell you that I love watching sensual songs. I enjoy it when women are doing their item songs sensually. I don’t know if I’ll be bold enough someday to do something like that. It should be shot aesthetically. For now, I don’t have the guts. So, I’m glad that this is how it had to be.”
