Kareena Kapoor Khan has never really been one to mince words, and her latest interview proves that hasn’t changed. During a candid conversation, the Daayra star called out what she describes as Bollywood’s “herd mentality,” pointing directly at how quickly the industry tends to copy whatever formula just worked at the box office.

Her example of choice was hard to miss. Referring to the massive success of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal and the wave of violent, alpha-male narratives that followed it, Kareena didn’t hold back. “Our audience is smarter than we think. They know exactly when it’s a good film and they want to watch it. So today it is not just about a young love story. All these things are very dated, ki abhi violence chal rahi hai… ki abhi Animal chal gayi toh chalo sab violence kar lete hai. We are herd mentality, what to say?”

Translated loosely, her point was simple. One film does well with a certain kind of aggression on screen, and suddenly every filmmaker wants a piece of that same energy, regardless of whether it actually serves the story they’re trying to tell.

But Kareena wasn’t entirely pessimistic about where the industry is headed. She was quick to acknowledge the filmmakers bucking that trend too. She added, “Then there are filmmakers who want to make something different, who provoke your thoughts and who have their own fan following. I feel like things are changing now. The audience will now watch the trailer and say that we want to watch this film.”

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The makers of Daayra have released a new song titled Sach Ka Daayra, bringing together the creative talents of lyricist Gulzar, composer Amit Trivedi and singer B Praak. The track is presented by Junglee Music, and explores the film’s central themes of truth, perspective and justice.

Directed by National award-winning filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. The newly released song appears closely connected to the emotional world of the film.

Written by Gulzar, Sach Ka Daayra uses layered lyrics to explore how truth can change depending on circumstances, time and perspective. Amit Trivedi’s composition adds to the song’s intense mood, while B Praak’s powerful vocals bring an emotional depth to the track.

Talking about the song, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Sach Ka Daayra captures the emotional core of the film. Gulzar sahab’s words, Amit’s composition and B Praak’s voice come together with an intensity that stays with you.”

Prithviraj Sukumaran also spoke about the track and said, “Sach Ka Daayra makes you pause and think. The depth of the writing and the mood created by the music make it feel like another voice within the story.”

B Praak revealed, “This song asked for a different kind of expression. There is strength in its emotion, but also a quietness, and finding that balance was what made recording it special.”

Amit Trivedi further explained the creative process behind the track. He said, “The song needed a sound that stayed true to the story. Gulzar sahab’s layered writing and B Praak’s emotional force came together to create something deeply rooted in the world of Daayra.”

For director Meghna Gulzar, the song reflects the film’s emotional foundation. She said, “Sach Ka Daayra distils the emotional core of the film, its distress, helplessness and beneath it all, a plea for justice to prevail. The lyrics, composition and vocals come together to give these emotions their full weight and intensity.”

Gulzar described the idea behind the song and said, “Sach ka Daayra ek tarfa nahin hai. Na vo ek lakeer hai. Waqt, haalaat aur nazariye ke saath, vo badalta rehta hai. Aur yahi, ye gaana bayaan karta hai”

Mandar Thakur, CEO of Junglee Music/Times Music, said the collaboration adds another layer to the film’s storytelling. “Sach Ka Daayra brings together three extraordinary artistic voices for a compelling story. Its unconventional and emotionally powerful sound is what makes it truly impactful.”

With Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran leading the cast, Daayra marks another collaboration between Meghna Gulzar and a story rooted in difficult and thought-provoking themes. The release of Sach Ka Daayra gives audiences a glimpse into the emotional landscape of the upcoming film.

The song is now available across major audio platforms, while its full video can be watched on the Times Music YouTube channel.

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Some songs remain timeless and continue to connect with audiences across generations. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s iconic qawwali Saanson Ki Mala is one such song. Decades after becoming a cult favourite, the track has found a new context in Mirzapur: The Movie, where it plays during a pivotal sequence featuring Rasika Dugal’s Beena Tripathi.

The song creates a striking contrast between its themes of love and devotion and the events unfolding on screen. The sequence has also gained significant attention on social media, with fans sharing clips, memes, edits and reactions, turning Saanson Ki Mala into an unexpected anthem for Beena.

For Rasika Dugal, who has portrayed Beena throughout the Mirzapur franchise, the response to the song and the scene has been particularly special.

“Its really special that the song has been around for generations, and people have had such a deep relationship with it. And now, to see it find a completely new context through Beena. And to see people reacting to it, making content, sharing their own takes on the dialogue while simultaneously rediscovering the music is wonderful. It reinforces how timeless the song really is.” she said.

The song also adds another emotional layer to Beena’s journey. With its themes of devotion, longing and an enduring connection with a beloved, Saanson Ki Mala gives the character’s emotional world a poetic quality during the crucial sequence.

“For Beena, the song is not just playing in the background. It almost becomes a part of her emotional world in that moment. There is so much history in that moment and there is so much that she cannot say. The song says things that she herself doesn’t. That’s what makes the sequence so powerful for me,” Dugal added.

Reflecting on the audience response, Rasika said, “It’s lovely when something you’ve been a part of creating takes on a life of its own and becomes a part of people’s conversations and imagination. Experiencing the reactions to the scene in theatres has been so special, and then seeing it travel beyond the film-through the song- is a new a new one for me.”

With Saanson Ki Mala becoming an integral part of Beena Tripathi’s latest chapter, the song has once again demonstrated its timeless appeal while finding an unexpected new identity in the world of Mirzapur.

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