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'Dhurandhar': 'Naal Nachna' singer opens up about the viral song
22 Jan 2026

Singer Afsana Khan's latest track, Naal Nachna, from the film Dhurandhar, has been winning hearts with its peppy and infectious energy.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Khan opened up about the overwhelming response to the song and her emotional connection to it.

"I am enjoying the appreciation and acknowledgment Naal Nachna has received," she said.

'Naal Nachna' was 'love at 1st listen' for Khan
Song selection

Khan revealed that she was immediately drawn to Naal Nachna when she first heard it.

"When I first heard Naal Nachna, my reaction was a clear 'wow.' It was love at first listen," she said.

"At that time, I was mostly being offered songs across different genres, from sad to romantic."

"Naal Nachna felt completely different, it was energetic, fun, and full of life."

'I instantly said yes and asked him to...'
Quick commitment

Khan also revealed that her decision to join the project was almost instantaneous.

"When Shashwat Sachdeva called and spoke to me about the song, I instantly said yes and asked him to send it to me," she recalled.

"Later, when I found out it was for Dhurandhar and featured Ranveer Singh, my interest grew even more."

Khan's journey as a female playback singer
Industry insights

Khan also opened up about her journey as a female playback singer.

"There are no shortcuts in this profession," she said.

"The longer the journey, the stronger you become. Rejections are part of growth, and they teach you a lot."

She also praised Singh's screen presence, saying artists who are confident naturally command attention.

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 will hit theaters on March 19.