Vivek Dahiya & Anaira Gupta on their song 'Ishtam': It felt like it was meant to be'

IANS April 11, 2025 278 views

Actors Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta are set to captivate audiences with their upcoming music video 'Ishtam', a unique cultural blend that promises to transcend traditional musical boundaries. The song, produced by Surbhi Chandna, beautifully merges Malayalam and Rajasthani influences both visually and musically. Both actors expressed a deep connection to the project, with Vivek describing the melody as nostalgic and Anaira feeling it was destined. The music video represents more than just a song - it's a celebration of cultural diversity and artistic collaboration.

"It instantly transported me to the temples of Kerala" - Vivek Dahiya
Vivek Dahiya & Anaira Gupta on their song 'Ishtam': It felt like it was meant to be'
Mumbai, April 11: Actors Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta came together for a soulful new track, titled "Ishtam", produced by Surbhi Chandna under the Feel Good Originals banner.

Key Points

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Combines Malayalam and Rajasthani cultural elements in music video

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Starring Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta in lead roles

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Produced under Feel Good Originals banner

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Releasing on 14th April 2025

Starring Vivek Dahiya and Anaira Gupta, the song blends Malayalam and Rajasthani influences both visually and musically.

Vivek recalled his first impression of the title saying, “I was walking on my terrace when I first heard 'Ishtam'. It instantly transported me to the temples of Kerala. The melody gave me nostalgic vibes like old-world Bollywood meeting South Indian charm.”

Anaira, already familiar with South Indian cinema, connected deeply with the concept. “The South is my karma bhoomi, and 'Ishtam' was already in my blood. I realized that while shooting it just clicked naturally,” she added.

Anaira looked radiant in her traditional South Indian attire, which she said felt “meant to be.” Vivek worked closely with the team to capture the intricacies of both styles. “It pushed me outside my cultural bubble and I loved every bit of it,” he shared.

The passion of the team behind the camera made all the difference. To quote Anaira, “Feel Good Originals truly live up to their name”

Sharing the initial glimpse of the song with the netizens, the makers wrote in the caption, "Experience The Union Of Two Cultures & Celebrate Romance In Chetta Style! Surbhi Chandna & Feel Good Originals Presents #ISHTAM...First Official Motion Poster Out Now...Meet The Suave AVYAN , Every Girl’s Dream Boy...Meet The Ethereal ADHIRA , A Deep Rooted Simple Girl...STARRING @vivekdahiya @anairaguptaofficial."

"Ishtam" is all set to release on 14th April 2025 on Feel Good originals Youtube channel.

Refreshing your memory, Vivek stepped into acting in 2013 with the show "Yeh Hai Aashiqui", which featured the dramatisations of real-life love stories.

After this, he went on to be a part of shows such as "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein", and "Qayamat Ki Raat". He also emerged as winner of the reality series, "Nach Baliye 8" back in 2017.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
The cultural fusion in this song sounds amazing! Can't wait to hear how Malayalam and Rajasthani influences blend together. The motion poster already has me hooked 😍
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the cultural experiment, I hope the execution does justice to both traditions. Sometimes these fusions can feel forced rather than organic. Fingers crossed!
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Anjali M.
Anaira looks absolutely stunning in traditional South Indian attire! Her connection to South Indian cinema really shows in her enthusiasm for this project. April 14 can't come soon enough!
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Siddharth P.
Vivek's description of the song transporting him to Kerala temples has me so intrigued! Love when artists can paint such vivid pictures with their words. The nostalgia factor sounds promising.
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Meera D.
The concept of blending two distinct cultures is ambitious but needed in today's music scene. Hope this inspires more such creative collaborations! 🙌
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Karan V.
As someone who grew up with both Malayalam and Hindi music, this is exactly the kind of crossover I've been waiting for. The team's passion really comes through in the article - that's usually a good sign!

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Vivek Dahiya Anaira Gupta Ishtam Music Video Feel Good Originals South Indian Music Cultural Fusion
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