Darshan Raval on 'Jaane Kis Mod Pe': Nostalgia, first love, and a school reunion
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Singer Darshan Raval has spoken about his latest track 'Jaane Kis Mod Pe', featured in the upcoming romantic film 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar', describing it as a song rooted in the bittersweet emotion of revisiting people and places that once defined a chapter of one's life. The track dropped on 13 October 2026 and is available on T-Series Music.
What the Song Is About
Raval described the track as capturing a very specific kind of longing — the anticipation of returning to a person or a place that once held deep significance. 'Jaane Kis Mod Pe has a beautiful sense of anticipation to it. I loved the youthful, nostalgic emotion of the song and I hope it takes listeners back to a few of their own memories. It's about going back to a place and a person who were once such an important part of your life, and wondering what it will feel like to see them again,' he said.
He elaborated further: 'There's a certain magic in revisiting a place or a person who was once such an important part of your life, and wondering what it would feel like to be there again. I hope it takes listeners back to their own memories, old connections, and moments that continue to hold a special place in their hearts.'
The Creative Team's Vision
Composer Rochak Kohli explained the musical philosophy behind the song. 'Jaane Kis Mod Pe has the feeling of a journey where you don't really know what's waiting at the other end. We wanted the music to capture that mix of excitement and nervousness of meeting your first crush after years. Darshan's voice brings a lovely warmth and youthful energy to the song, while Gurpreet's lyrics complete that emotion beautifully,' he said.
Lyricist Gurpreet Saini described the thematic core as one of hope and unexpected romance. 'Jaane Kis Mod Pe is about being hopeful and finding love in unexpected ways and places. That's why I have kept the lyrics easy and flowy, like how the characters in the film are, heading towards a school reunion each carrying a hope of romance. There is a lovely mix of youthful energy, friendship, and romance in the song, which Rochak's composition brings alive beautifully,' he added.
The Film and Its Cast
The song features a cast of fresh faces — Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Kunal Vaid, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber, and Sargun Kaur Luthra — all of whom are making their Bollywood debut with this film. The school-reunion premise gives the song its narrative hook: characters converging at an event that forces them to confront old feelings.
Presented by Luv Films and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar' is directed by Anuj Saini. The film is set to release in theatres on 23 October 2026.
Why It Matters
Darshan Raval has built a loyal fanbase on precisely this emotional register — intimate, melodic tracks that trade on memory and longing. His involvement lends the debut film a recognisable sonic identity ahead of its release, a strategic move by the makers to build early audience recall. Notably, 'Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar' arrives in a crowded October theatrical window, and a nostalgia-led music campaign could differentiate it from more action-heavy competition.