Huma Qureshi She enters familiar territory with a fresh perspective as she recreates one of Bollywood’s most popular dance numbers. Ahead of the release of ‘Baby Do Die Do’, the makers dropped a modified version of ‘Ishq Kameena’, giving a modern twist to the iconic song. While the original remains a fan favorite, the team insists this version is a homage rather than a replica.
Huma Qureshi explains why the team avoided copying the original
The remastered track stars Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh, showcasing their dynamic chemistry through stylish visuals, glamorous costumes and high-voltage dance sequences. The original “Ishq Kameena” from the 2002 movie Shakti: The Power Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchansung by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik.Talking about revisiting the beloved song, Huma shared with Mid-Day, “When this song came to us, we were super excited to bring it back. Ishq Kameena is great and almost everyone has skipped this song at some point, which comes with a huge responsibility. We were nervous, real nervous. But we didn’t want to imitate the original. We wanted to bring our own style while celebrating everything that made it iconic.”
Rachit Singh calls redeveloped track a dream opportunity
For Rachit Singh, the song was his first commercial Hindi promotional song and marked a major milestone in his career. Looking back on the experience, he expressed his gratitude for sharing the screen with Huma and admitted that the opportunity still felt surreal.He said, “Every day I have to pinch myself that this is happening. Big shoes to fill, fingers crossed. But I’m so excited to be doing this with Huma. The energy between us feels natural; it never feels like work.” I think that will show on the screen. “The remastered version has been choreographed by renowned filmmakers and choreographers, adding another layer of excitement Remo de SousaIts signature style gives the classic song a modern visual identity while retaining its lively spirit.
Enter the world of “Baby Do Die Do”
Director: Najikate Samant Producer: Sajib Salim Baby Do Die Do, produced under the banner of Saleem Siblings in association with Pune 04 Film, is scheduled to hit theaters on July 3. Set against the backdrop of a dark and dangerous underworld, the film tells a tense story driven by revenge, betrayal, and hidden secrets.Apart from Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh, the thriller also stars Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday, Marudha Shekhawat, Vidya Malvade, Arun Kushwah, Himanshu Malik and several others in pivotal roles. The recently released trailer hints at a gritty crime drama filled with suspense and high-stakes action.
