What Inspired Jonita Gandhi to Collaborate on 'Touchbuddy' with Pawan Singh?
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Mumbai, April 2 (NationPress) Playback singer Jonita Gandhi, who collaborated with Pawan Singh on the track 'Touchbuddy', recently opened up about her attraction to the song.
Embarking on a bold new chapter in her artistic career, Jonita is moving beyond traditional playback to solidify her reputation as a truly versatile artist with an impressive on-screen charisma. In this latest catchy dance number, she not only showcases her vocal talent but also captivates the audience with her confident screen presence.
Discussing her experience with the song, she shared with IANS, “This was a completely new experience for me. As someone who loves dancing, I felt drawn to this, and I really embraced it as playing a character, not an extension of who I am, but a side I get to explore as a performer.”
She elaborated, “This is me exploring another facet of myself as an artist. There’s so much more coming. I’m just getting started… so please be kind.”
In this project, Jonita embraces a stylized, performance-driven persona that is playful, confident, and fluid. The track’s rhythm highlights her unique nuances and control, emphasizing attitude and ease over mere spectacle. It feels intentional, sharp, and completely within her comfort zone.
The Telugu rendition of the song features her alongside Ram Miriyala, creating a dynamic cross-language collaboration. Both versions of the song are part of the film 'Dacoit', which stars Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, and Mrunal Thakur.
'Dacoit: A Love Story' is directed by Shaneil Deo and is a bilingual project filmed in both Telugu and Hindi. The narrative revolves around former lovers who reunite and embark on a series of robberies, intertwining themes of crime, action, and romance. Production is helmed by Supriya Yarlagadda.
The film is scheduled for release on April 10, 2026.