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Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid expressed emotional gratitude after the newly released film Awarapan 2 opened in theatres featuring his original vocals. Watching the sequel nearly two decades after the original movie established his music career, the musician shared that hearing his voice during the opening credits delivered the dignity and appreciation he had long hoped for .

Mustafa Zahid Shares Emotional Response to ‘Awarapan 2’ Opening Scene

Attending a screening of Awarapan 2, Zahid took to social media to react to the film's opening scene, which begins with the original version of his hit track "To Phir Aao". The singer posted footage of himself looking visibly moved as his voice played alongside opening credits and scenes featuring lead actor Emraan Hashmi. Reflecting on the moment, Zahid wrote that almost 19 years of his life flashed before his eyes during that opening minute. He noted that while he had carried the legacy of the original songs to concert stages worldwide, seeing the film acknowledge his foundational role brought him a deep sense of dignity and immense love from fans.  

Mustafa Zahid's Emotional Instagram Post

       

Mustafa Zahid and Evolving Legacy of ‘Awarapan’

Zahid’s musical career gained widespread recognition in 2007 through the original Awarapan soundtrack, which featured his iconic tracks "To Phir Aao" and "Tera Mera Rishta". The songs became major hit tracks across South Asia and laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in Bollywood playback singing. While the new sequel features updated versions of the original tracks performed by fresh vocalists, producers opted to honour the franchise's heritage by launching the film with Zahid's vocal track. Prior to the release, Zahid had mentioned during a concert that while cross-border political dynamics prevented him from recording fresh material for the new album, he held no animosity toward new artists taking over the legacy and only desired appropriate credit for his original contributions.