New Delhi: Sharing a microphone with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was a dream for many artists, and Kumar Sanu was no exception. The celebrated playback singer had once revealed that he felt extremely nervous while recording his first song with the iconic vocalist, an experience that remains one of the most memorable moments of his career.
The memorable duet was recorded 34 years ago and went on to become one of the popular songs of the early 1990s.
Kumar Sanu Felt Nervous During His First Recording With Lata Mangeshkar
By the 1990s, Kumar Sanu had emerged as one of Bollywood’s leading playback singers. However, recording a song alongside Lata Mangeshkar was a milestone that came with immense pressure.
According to the anecdote, Kumar Sanu was nervous when he arrived for the recording session, aware of the opportunity to sing with one of Indian cinema’s most respected voices.
The Iconic Song Came From 1992 Film Naya Sawan
The duo’s first song together was Pyaar Agar Tum Karte Ho from the 1992 film Naya Sawan. The romantic track was picturised on Ashwini Bhave and Deepak Saraf.
The song was composed by Bappi Lahiri, while the lyrics were penned by Anjaan and Indeevar. Over the years, the track has continued to be remembered by fans of 1990s Bollywood music.
A Musical Drama With a Romantic Storyline
Naya Sawan featured Ashwini Bhave as the lead singer of a music band. The film also starred Javed Jaffrey, Laxmikant Berde, Asif Sheikh and Sahil Chadha as members of the band.
The story follows Kavita, the lead vocalist of a four-member music group, whose close friendship with her bandmates creates misunderstandings after her marriage, leading to emotional conflict and family drama.
