Zeenat Aman Shares How 'Chura Liya' Became Her Anthem
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Synopsis
Zeenat Aman reveals how the iconic song 'Chura Liya' from 'Yaadon ki Baaraat' has become her personal anthem. She shares her experiences with the song and the impact it has had on her life, along with an appreciation for the talented team behind it.
Key Takeaways
- Chura Liya holds significant meaning for Zeenat Aman.
- The song is often played at her events.
- Aman shared her style evolution in Yaadon ki Baaraat.
- The song features contributions from legendary artists.
- Aman is proud of her influence on fashion trends.
Mumbai, March 6 (NationPress) We are all familiar with the "Chura Liya" track from the movie "Yaadon ki Baaraat". Zeenat Aman, the star who graced the song, disclosed its significance for her.
Zeenat Aman recently posted about the song on her Instagram, explaining how "Chura Liya" evolved into her personal theme song.
She mentioned, "The clinking of the wine glasses, the sensuous lyrics, the ivory culottes and black choker… Chura Liya inadvertently became something of my theme song. Any event I’ve ever attended anywhere in the world has leaned on it for a gimmick or two. The song’s familiar riff has been played upon my entrance, or I’ve had a guitar thrust into my hands to mime my moves from the video, or found two empty wine glasses waiting on the table to be knocked together… you get my drift."
Reflecting on the trend she set with "Yaadon ki Baaraat", she recounted, "Those of you who actually saw the film may have noticed that in the scene preceding the song, I’m wearing a tight pink salwar kameez before magically appearing in the white number that set such a trend. I’m quite happy to take credit for that outfit change because I had to fight Nasir Saab for it! He wanted to present me in the likes of the heroines of the 60s whose churidar-kurta look with winged eyeliner and bouffant had captivated fashionistas at the time. I personally felt gawky in the original outfit and was keen on wearing something more true to my own style. Fortunately, my director was agreeable, and so it was that the ivory culottes and centre parting were allowed."
Zeenat Aman also commended the talented team behind "Chura Liya". "Once the film released, the song took on a life of its own, and I think I can safely say it's cemented a place on the list of most loved Hindi film songs of all time. It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise though. After all, the music director of the film was the great RD Burman, Chura Liya was written by lyricist Majrooh Sultani, and sung by none other than Asha Bhosle and Mohammad Rafi. I believe Asha ji herself chose it as one of her favourites!"
