Faheem Abdullah Opens Up on Emotional Depth of New Song ‘Aitbaar’

MUMBAI — Playback singer Faheem Abdullah says his latest track “Aitbaar” explores the painful tension of holding on to love while feeling it slowly slip away, marking a deeper emotional turn from his earlier work.

The song, released Tuesday from the upcoming film “Chand Mera Dil,” is described as a heartbreak anthem that captures the fragile moment when trust begins to fade even as love lingers.

“‘Aitbaar’ comes from an extremely honest and vulnerable emotional space. The title track had a certain softness to it, but with Aitbaar, I had to go deeper into the emotion. It needed more intensity, more ache. It’s that feeling when you’re still holding on, but you can sense things slipping and I tried to bring that into every line I sang,” Abdullah said.

The music video features actors Ananya Panday and Lakshya, portraying a relationship on the brink of change, blending tenderness with emotional strain.

The track is composed by the duo Sachin-Jigar, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The composers said they aimed to create an intimate yet intense sound that reflects the quiet emotional distance between two people.

“With ‘Aitbaar’, we wanted to create something intense yet intimate where its music reflects that slow, quiet drift between two people. The melody is simple, minimal and we’ve let the feels take the center. The composition holds that weight and Faheem’s voice brings out that ache in a way that feels completely real,” they said.

Director Vivek Soni described the song as a key emotional moment in the film.

“‘Aitbaar’ is one of the most emotionally significant moments in the film. It captures what often remains unsaid when a relationship begins to change. I wanted the song to feel intimate and real, where the silences speak as much as the words,” Soni said.

Produced by Dharma Productions, the film is backed by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and Marijke deSouza. “Chand Mera Dil” is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 22, 2026. (Source: IANS)