In 2025, Bollywood featured several remakes blending nostalgia with modern vibes, including the tracks like Dhurandhar’s ‘Ishq Jalakar’, Sonu Nigam’s hit from the 90s ‘Bijuria’, and others. These revivals tapped into classics for fresh appeal in new films. They mixed old melodies with contemporary beats, drawing fan buzz on the lists.
‘Dhurandhar’
‘Ishq Jalakar’ in ‘Dhurandhar’ reimagines the qawwali ‘Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai’. Shashwat Sachdev, Shahzad Ali, Subhadeep Das Chowdhury, and Armaan Khan perform it. Lyrics pull from Irshad Kamil and Sahir Ludhianvi, blending emotional depth with modern production for cinematic flair.
‘Bijuria’
Bijuria from ‘Sunny Sunskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ remakes Sonu Nigam’s 1999 ‘Mausam’ hit. Sonu Nigam returns alongside Asees Kaur on vocals. Tanishk Bagchi and Ravi Pawar compose, giving the track a vibrant remix spin while honoring its original charm.
‘Chor Bazari Phir Se’
‘Chor Bazari Phir Se’ from ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ revives Luv Aaj Kal’s playful favourite. Sunidhi Chauhan vocals bring back the jolly spirit with refreshed sounds. It targets new listeners, staying true to the track’s fun, upbeat essence in 2025 style.
‘Gori Hai Kalaiyan’
‘Gori Hai Kalaiyan’ from ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ remakes Lata Mangeshkar’s ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’ classic. Badshah and Kanika Kapoor deliver bold vocals over modern beats. The version taps nostalgia, appealing to Gen Z with fused rap and pop elements.
‘Saat Samundar Paar’
The makers of the upcoming ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s romantic festive drama, recently dropped a new track ’Saat Samundar Paar’ evokes pure 90s nostalgia with its soulful vibes. ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ is the original iconic track from the 1992 film ‘Vishwatma’, sung by Sadhana Sargam in the female version.
