Surbhi Chandna says 'Ishtam' was inspired by A.R. Rahman's 'Kehna Hi Kya'

IANS April 12, 2025 378 views

Actress Surbhi Chandna is set to launch her passion project 'Ishtam', a unique musical venture that blends Malayalam and Hindi lyrics. Inspired by A.R. Rahman's legendary track "Kehna Hi Kya", the project reflects her deep connection to Kerala's culture and musical traditions. Chandna and her husband Karan Sharma immersed themselves in learning Malayalam and studying Kathakali to ensure authenticity. The musical project, set to release on April 14 under her Feel Good Originals banner, promises a soul-stirring experience with live instrumental arrangements.

"This has been a passion project since last year" - Surbhi Chandna
Surbhi Chandna says 'Ishtam' was inspired by A.R. Rahman's 'Kehna Hi Kya'
Mumbai, April 12: Actress and producer Surbhi Chandna is set to bring a soul-stirring musical experience with Ishtam, which she says she wanted to blend Hindi and Malayalam lyrics, something inspired by her love for Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman's track “Kehna Hi Kya.”

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Multilingual musical project blending Kerala and Rajasthani elements

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Inspired by AR Rahman's iconic track Kehna Hi Kya

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Launched under Feel Good Originals banner

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Collaborative effort with husband Karan Sharma

"Ishtam" is releasing on April 14 under her banner Feel Good Originals. The song blends Malayalam and Rajasthani musical elements.

"When we launched Feel Good Originals, I really wanted to blend Hindi and Malayalam lyrics, something inspired by my love for Kerala and A.R. Rahman sir's Kehna Hi Kya," said Surbhi.

She added, "That spark of an idea eventually became Ishtam."

The journey of creating 'Ishtam' was as layered as the song itself.

Tagging it as a "passion project," the actress said, "This has been a passion project since last year. Karan and I went to Kerala, learned some Malayalam, studied Kathakali, and immersed ourselves in the culture to bring authenticity to the sound. We even used live instruments like the violin and bagal bacha to capture the right emotion."

With Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta featuring and Surbhi leading the charge with a powerful team behind her, Ishtam will drop on April 14.

Surbhi is widely known for her work in Ishqbaaaz and in Naagin 5. She made her acting debut in 2009 with a cameo in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She had her first major role in Qubool Hai.

The actress is also known for her work in Sanjivani and Sherdil Shergill. In 2024, Surbhi branched out to web shows with Amazon Mini TV's Rakshak--India's Braves. She was seen playing an army officer's wife, Alka Singh, opposite Barun Sobti.

The actress married her entrepreneur boyfriend, Karan Sharma, in March 2024 after 13 years of dating in Jaipur.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
Wow, blending Malayalam and Rajasthani sounds so unique! Can't wait to hear this fusion. Surbhi always brings something fresh to the table 👏
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Rahul K.
Interesting concept but I hope the execution does justice to Rahman's legacy. Kehna Hi Kya is iconic - that's a high bar to reach!
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Ananya S.
Love how she immersed herself in Kerala's culture for authenticity! That's dedication ❤️ The behind-the-scenes must be fascinating.
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Vikram P.
As a Malayali, I'm curious to see how well the language is incorporated. Wishing her the best with this passion project!
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Neha T.
The combination of violin and bagal bacha sounds intriguing! April 14 can't come soon enough 🎶
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Sameer D.
While I admire the effort, I hope the final product isn't too niche. Cross-cultural experiments can sometimes alienate mainstream listeners.

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