Ahead of the release of Ishqnama, Shehnaaz Gill has given fans a beautiful surprise. She has presented ‘Narak’ one of the film’s most popular songs in her own unique style and voice. While the original track features vocals by B Praak and Jyotica Tangri, Shehnaaz’s special cover version adds a fresh layer of emotion to the song. Written and composed by Jaani, ‘Narak’ has already touched the hearts of listeners.
The song articulates the pain, longing, and unspoken love shared between the film’s lead characters, Naseema and Nima, portrayed on screen by Shehnaaz Gill and Jay Randhawa. Shehnaaz, who plays Naseema in the film, brings a distinct perspective to the song through this cover. Instead of merely replicating the original, she has sung it in a soft, heartfelt manner that allows Naseema’s emotions to truly shine through. Speaking about her cover version, Shehnaaz Gill said, “‘Narak’ is one of my favorite songs from Ishqnama, so recording my own version was a very special experience for me.
Having played the character of Naseema in the film, I already shared an emotional connection with the song. I wasn’t trying to recreate the original, as B Praak and Jyotica have already sung it with such beauty and soul. I simply wanted to sing it in my own style, and I hope people will connect with this version as well.” Over the past few years, Shehnaaz has showcased her singing talent through various Punjabi and Hindi songs.
Now, with this cover of ‘Narak’, she has made her bond with Ishqnama even more personal. Ahead of the film’s release, this cover offers the audience a chance to experience its emotional world in a fresh way. Inspired by the extraordinary true story of Nima and Nasima, the narrative of Ishqnama is set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan border between 1981 and 1988. Directed by Arvindr S. Khaira, the film stars Shehnaaz Gill, Jay Randhawa, and Saurabh Sachdeva. With her cover version of “Narak,” Shehnaaz Gill has given fans another beautiful glimpse into the emotional world of Ishqnama, further heightening the excitement surrounding the film’s release.
