Mahira Sharma Brings Fresh Twist to Iconic ‘Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna’ with ‘Ranaji 2.0’

Mumbai: Actress Mahira Sharma says recreating the iconic song Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna was both exciting and challenging, as she aimed to add her own style while preserving the essence that made the original a classic.

Speaking about Ranaji 2.0, Mahira admitted that taking on such a beloved track came with added expectations.

"There's always a little pressure when you're associated with such an iconic song because people already have so many memories attached to it. I just wanted to bring my own energy to it while staying true to its vibe. The music, the choreography, and the overall look of the video all come together beautifully, and I hope people have as much fun watching it as we had making it," she said.

The revamped version features Mahira Sharma and has been choreographed by renowned dancer and filmmaker Remo D'Souza. Music composer Tanishk Bagchi has reimagined the evergreen number with a contemporary sound while retaining the original vocals of Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik, preserving the charm that made the song a timeless favourite.

Sharing his experience of choreographing the track, Remo D'Souza said the goal was to give the song a fresh visual identity without losing its familiar appeal.

"Dance has evolved so much over the years, and that's what made Ranaji 2.0 exciting. The challenge was to create visuals that feel fresh and entertaining while matching the energy of a song everyone already knows. We wanted people to enjoy watching it just as much as they enjoy listening to it, whether they've loved the original for years or are discovering it for the first time," he said.

Tanishk Bagchi said recreating a classic required striking the right balance between innovation and nostalgia.

"When you're working on a song that's so iconic, the biggest responsibility is to protect its soul. The melody and vocals already have a legacy of their own, so my focus was on giving it a fresh sound without taking away what people love about it. I wanted it to feel current, but still instantly remind listeners why this song became a classic in the first place," he said.

Released by Tips Music, Ranaji 2.0 is a modern recreation of the popular Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna from Shah Rukh Khan's cult film Karan Arjun. The original song, sung by Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun and picturised on Mamta Kulkarni, remains one of the film's most memorable musical highlights.

With inputs from IANS