- Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar revived the iconic disco hit Rambha Ho originally by Usha Uthup
- Usha Uthup was not approached for blessings before the song's relaunch in Dhurandhar
- Usha Uthup praised the new version and expressed happiness over the song's renewed popularity
Ranveer Singh's blockbuster Dhurandhar has revived the iconic disco hit "Rambha Ho". The original song was sung by veteran Usha Uthup, who revealed that she was not approached by the Dhurandhar makers for blessings before relaunching the song.
While a section of senior artistes might have taken offence at the fact, Usha Uthup gracefully embraced the new version and even praised the song.
"Somebody sent me the link. So I said, 'Wow! What is this! It's fabulous.' I'm not one of those people who feels bad [that] somebody else sang this. I'm very happy," Usha Uthup told Radio Nasha in a recent interview.
Usha added, "For it to come back with such a bang is amazing. This proves what I always believed in and what I say: that the song is bigger than the singer. I'm so grateful to God. My God, it has been 40 years since 'Rambha Ho' was released, and I have been singing the song for so many years at my shows... But for it to come back with such a bang, you know, it's really amazing. And of course Madhuvanti has also sung it beautifully. She has sung it very well."
"Rambha Ho" is synonymous with Usha Uthup, as she has been performing the song at her shows for years.
About Dhurandhar
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Dhurandhar features a powerful ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal.
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