Jonita Gandhi on 'Khasiyat': A breezy duet capturing new romance's carefree moments
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Playback singer Jonita Gandhi has unveiled the creative vision behind 'Khasiyat', the latest track from the upcoming romantic film 'Chand Mera Dil', describing it as a song that distils the carefree energy of early romance. The song, unveiled on Monday, 5 May, features Ananya Panday and Lakshya in its music video and marks Gandhi's first duet collaboration with singer Raghav Chaitanya.
The creative intent behind the track
Composers Sachin-Jigar designed 'Khasiyat' as the third emotional movement in 'Chand Mera Dil's musical arc. While the title track explored innocence and 'Aitbaar' delved into vulnerability, 'Khasiyat' captures the phase where two people simply enjoy each other's company without pretence. The song blends an upbeat, catchy melodic framework with lyrics penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya that feel warm, personal, and immediately relatable.
What Jonita Gandhi said about the collaboration
Gandhi shared her perspective on the track: "The track is all about capturing that breezy energy. The moment I heard Khasiyat, I knew it was one of those songs that you'd want to listen to any time of the day. It's my first duet with Raghav which makes it even more special. Its overall a happy, breezy vibe." The duet format allowed Gandhi and Chaitanya to infuse the composition with fresh, youthful charm through their intertwined vocal performances.
Raghav Chaitanya's perspective on the song
Co-vocalist Raghav Chaitanya emphasised the effortless chemistry between the two singers. "What I love about Khasiyat is how effortlessly it captures those easy, happy moments in love. Singing this with Jonita felt very natural, almost like the song found its own rhythm between us. It's the kind of track that stays with you because it feels honest, unforced and lifts you up from its first beat." He highlighted how the song's unforced quality — its refusal to overstate emotion — makes it memorable and emotionally resonant.
Composers weigh in on the track's role
Sachin-Jigar explained the strategic placement of 'Khasiyat' within the film's narrative. The duo sought to craft music that felt effortless and made listeners smile and move instinctively. "Every love story has different moods and moments. The title track had innocence, Aitbaar had vulnerability and Khasiyat is that phase where you're simply enjoying the person and the moments together. We wanted the music to feel effortless, something that makes you smile and tap your feet. Jonita and Raghav brought exactly that energy with their vocals. There's a certain playful lightness and chemistry in the way they've approached the song that really lifts its spirit, making the listeners want to hear it again and again." The composers noted that Gandhi and Chaitanya's vocal approach — marked by playful lightness and natural chemistry — elevated the track's emotional resonance.
Film details and release timeline
'Chand Mera Dil', presented by Dharma Productions and directed by Vivek Soni, is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, and Marijke deSouza. The film is scheduled to release on 22 May 2026. With 'Khasiyat' now in circulation, the song is positioned as a key promotional asset ahead of the film's theatrical debut.