Himesh Reshammiya talks crafting emotional track ‘Chand Dekh Lena’ for Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi’
MUMBAI — Music composer Himesh Reshammiya said he aimed to capture the emotional pain of separation in “Chand Dekh Lena,” a song from the upcoming Salman Khan film “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.”
The track, featuring Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh, highlights themes of love, longing, and resilience, portraying the story of a soldier returning home after serving at the border and the quiet strength of the family waiting for him.
“With this song, the brief was to capture the ache of distance between two lovers. Sameer Anjaan’s lyrics bring pain alive, while the tune stays massy and addictive. The tune was made with hours of rework and dedication. I’ve earlier created songs for Salman Khan, but this one carries a certain uniqueness to it, as it dives deeply into every listener everywhere,” Reshammiya said.
The song reflects the emotional toll of distance in relationships shaped by a soldier’s duty, blending poignant lyrics with a widely appealing composition.
The film is produced by Salma Khan under the banner of Salman Khan Films and directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
Earlier, Salman Khan shared a behind-the-scenes image from the film’s set on Instagram, showing him in combat gear during filming. The image, labeled as scene 86, features a close-up shot of the actor in his first take, dressed in military fatigues that reflect the period setting.
The costume includes elements of the older Personal Camouflage Disruptive Pattern Material (PC DPM), consistent with the timeline of the Galwan Valley standoff between India and China in 2020. The uniform was later replaced by the Indian National Camouflage (INCAM) pattern, introduced in January 2022 during the Army Day parade in New Delhi.
The film is based on the June 15, 2020, Galwan Valley clash, which took place during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. (Source: IANS)
