Mahesh Bhatt reveals Pankaj Udhas was hesitant to sing Chitthi Aayi Hai: He said I only sing in mehfils

He told ANI, "I had not known for so long that he was ill and suddenly when this news reached me, his smiling face flashed before my eyes, which used to mesmerise anyone. Then I remembered the track Chitthi Aayee Hai from the movie Naam, which was picturised on Sanjay Dutt and Amrita (Singh) ji. Initially, he was hesitant to act in the movie as he said 'I had never acted in films and I am only a singer who sings in mehfils.' I said you have to do the same and I still remember how nervous he was like a newcomer."

Mahesh Bhatt, who directed the film, continued, "He was apprehensive that he wouldn't be able to live up to our expectations, but the way he sang it was beyond our expectations."

Giving credit to the lyrics written by Anand Bakshi, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and Pankaj Udhas' voice, he said the song is loved by music lovers. “I salute Bakshi Sahib because this song came out of his heart, Salim Khan's genius and Bakshi's writing, Laxmikant Pyarelal's music and then Sanjay Dutt's thirst to prove himself and make his name in the industry.