Director Shaad Ali reveals what happened when 'Soorma' Diljit Dosanjh sang Ishq Di Baajiyan

By Bollywood Reporter

on June 23, 2018

The makers of Diljit Dosanjh starrer Soorma have released the making of the very first song from the film titled, Ishq Di Baajiyan. The song has been penned by lyricist Gulzar while Shankar Ehsaan Loy have composed the music. Actor Diljit Dosanjh, who is portraying Sandeep aka 'Flicker Singh' in the movie, has lent his voice for Ishq Di Baajiyan.

The BTS video of the song showcases all the fun and excitement that went into the making the soulful track. While talking about the song, director Shaad Ali shares, "The day Dilljit came to sing the song the whole studio exploded with energy".

The trailer of the film has already garnered immense appreciation from across the audience. It is an inspiring true story of the human spirit, about a player, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after an unfortunate accident.

It is a lesser known fact that Sandeep Singh has been hailed as one of the world's most dangerous drag-flickers of all time with a drag speed of over 145 km/hr which led to his nickname, ‘Flicker Singh’.

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Sandeep Singh's inspiring story has had the makers keen to bring his life on the silver screen.

Soorma will feature Diljit Dosanjh essaying the role of the hockey player alongside Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in pivotal roles.

Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh, Soorma is written & directed by Shaad Ali and is slated to release on July 13, 2018.