Veteran music composer Jatin Pandit has voiced his disappointment over the recently released ‘Aankhon Se Tune 2.0’, saying the iconic song from the 1998 blockbuster Ghulam should not have been recreated. The remix, featuring Raghav Juyal, has sparked mixed reactions among music lovers, with many comparing it to the original starring Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji.
In a recent interview, Jatin Pandit admitted that he was not in favour of recreating the beloved track, which was originally composed by the celebrated duo Jatin-Lalit and sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
Speaking about the remake, the composer said he believes certain songs become timeless classics and should be left untouched rather than being reimagined for a new generation.
“Some songs are best left as they are. They carry emotions and memories that cannot be recreated. I don’t think ‘Aankhon Se Tune’ needed a remake.”
Jatin also reflected on the emotional connect audiences continue to have with the original version, calling it one of the most cherished romantic songs of the late 1990s. According to him, while remixes have become a common trend in Bollywood, recreating iconic tracks often fails to capture the magic that made the originals memorable.
The original ‘Aankhon Se Tune’ remains one of the standout songs from Vikram Bhatt’s Ghulam, featuring the on-screen chemistry between Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji. Over the years, the song has continued to enjoy immense popularity among listeners and is still regarded as one of Bollywood’s evergreen romantic melodies.
Meanwhile, ‘Aankhon Se Tune 2.0’ has introduced the song to a younger audience but has also triggered a debate on social media. While some listeners appreciated the fresh production and modern presentation, others felt the original composition should have remained untouched.
Jatin Pandit’s comments have further reignited the ongoing conversation around Bollywood’s growing trend of remixing classic songs, with many fans echoing his sentiment that timeless melodies deserve to be preserved in their original form rather than being recreated.
