Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Varun Sharma drop friendship anthem 'Kahaan'

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Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Varun Sharma drop friendship anthem 'Kahaan'

Synopsis

Three of Bollywood's closest real-life friends — Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Varun Sharma — didn't plan a music video; they stumbled into one over dinner. 'Kahaan' is the result: a friendship anthem with sequences shot at Aparshakti's own school, released just ahead of International Friendship Day.

Key Takeaways

Aparshakti Khurana , Abhishek Banerjee , and Varun Sharma have released a friendship anthem titled 'Kahaan' ahead of International Friendship Day .
The idea originated spontaneously at an evening dinner when the trio were reminiscing about childhood friendships.
Several sequences in the music video were shot at Aparshakti Khurana's own school, adding a personal layer to the project.
The song celebrates chosen bonds and brotherhood, not just conventional friendship.
All three actors describe the creative process as lived experience rather than professional work.

Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Varun Sharma have joined forces for a friendship anthem titled 'Kahaan', released ahead of International Friendship Day. The music video brings together three of Bollywood's closest real-life friends, blending nostalgia with genuine camaraderie in what the trio describe as a deeply personal project.

How 'Kahaan' Was Born

The song's origin, according to Aparshakti, was entirely unplanned. 'It just happened during an evening dinner where three of us were sitting together. We were revisiting childhood memories, school friends and the innocence that friendships carried in those days. The idea struck, and we thought why not revive that kind of friendship in a music video! That's how Kahaan happened,' he said.

For Aparshakti Khurana, the project carries added personal significance — several visual sequences were shot at his own school, lending the video an authenticity rarely seen in promotional music releases. He described the song as 'an ode to friendships that feel like home.'

What the Song Celebrates

Beyond the personal backstory, 'Kahaan' taps into themes of brotherhood and chosen family — bonds that are not blood-related but occupy a central place in everyday life. The trio say the video captures slice-of-life moments that audiences across generations are likely to recognise.

Abhishek Banerjee noted the ease with which the project came together: 'From the first day itself, we have enjoyed, laughed and lived while creating this song rather than feeling that we are working on it as a professional release.'

The Trio's Bond On and Off Screen

Varun Sharma echoed that sentiment, saying the song simply formalises what already exists between the three of them. 'It has always been fun and wholesome to catch up with Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, and Kahaan song simply celebrates the deep, friendly bond that we have. When the song is out, the audience will only see us living every frame,' he said.

The collaboration is notable because all three actors — individually known for comedy and character-driven roles — have chosen to step outside their film commitments to create something rooted in personal experience rather than professional obligation.

Release and Timing

The anthem is timed to coincide with International Friendship Day, maximising its emotional resonance with audiences who associate the occasion with nostalgia and reconnection. With the music video now out, the focus shifts to audience response — and whether the genuine chemistry between the three translates into a viral moment for the friendship-themed release.

Point of View

But through authentic, low-stakes creative projects that foreground real relationships. The timing around International Friendship Day is deliberate, but the content avoids feeling manufactured, largely because the school-location detail and the dinner-table origin story are verifiable and specific. Whether this translates into streaming numbers is secondary; the more interesting question is whether this model — real friends making real-feeling content — becomes a template others follow in an industry where parasocial performance is the norm.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the song 'Kahaan' about?
'Kahaan' is a friendship anthem by Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Varun Sharma that celebrates childhood bonds, nostalgia, and the idea of chosen family. It was released ahead of International Friendship Day and features slice-of-life moments drawn from the trio's real friendship.
How did the idea for 'Kahaan' come about?
The song was conceived spontaneously during an evening dinner where the three actors were reminiscing about school days and childhood friendships. Aparshakti Khurana has said the idea struck organically and the trio decided to turn it into a music video.
Where was the 'Kahaan' music video shot?
Several visual sequences in the 'Kahaan' music video were shot at Aparshakti Khurana's own school, giving the project a personal and authentic quality that distinguishes it from a standard promotional release.
Who are Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Varun Sharma?
All three are prominent Bollywood actors known for character-driven and comedy roles. Aparshakti Khurana is known for films like Stree and Dangal; Abhishek Banerjee for Stree and Mirzapur; and Varun Sharma for the Fukrey franchise. They are also close friends off screen.
When was 'Kahaan' released?
'Kahaan' was released on 31 July, timed to coincide with International Friendship Day celebrations.
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