When the makers of Fanney Khan dropped the song, ‘Acche Din Kab Ayenge’, it struck a chord and how. The song, a witty spin on PM Modi’s elusive promise, featured Anil Kapoor who plays the role of a cab driver from Mumbai - a man who harboured a dream of becoming a singer but has given it all up with a smile.
The song sung by Amit Trivedi scored high on melody and resonance.
The makers have now introduced a newer version of the song. It is now ‘Mere Acche Din Ab Aaye Re’. Mid Day reports that the original song could be withdrawn.
“After the first version came out, a lot of people online used it to attack the Central Government and question Modi on his promise of Achche Din. The song was getting politicised needlessly. The producers also got a few calls from high places, after which they decided to release the new version. They are even contemplating pulling down the original song.”Source to Mid Day
The director of the film told the tabloid that it didn’t strike them that this is also the slogan of the government. “We didn’t expect such a reaction. Fanney Khan is a simple film about a cab driver and his dreams. I hope people see the song in the right context and not misconstrue it,” he added.
Fanney Khan also stars Rajkummar Rao, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Divya Dutta and is directed by Atul Manjrekar. The film is all set to release on 3 August.
With inputs from Mid Day.
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