Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Sukhwinder Singh Recalls SRK's Praise for Chaiyya Chaiyya
Sukhwinder Singh, who sang the famous song Chaiyya Chaiyya from the movie Dil Se..., recently shared his experience of performing with Shah Rukh Khan.
He mentioned how grateful he was to be the first hero in his voice and how Khan praised him for 30 minutes.
The song was composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Gulzar, and was co-sung by Sapna Awasthi.
It was based on the original song Tere Ishq Nachaya by Bulleh Shah.
Sukhwinder Singh also talked about the excitement of performing with Khan on stage for an hour straight.
Sukhwinder Singh recalls being the first hero in his voice for Shah Rukh Khan.
He shared his experience of performing with Khan on stage for an hour straight.
Chaiyya Chaiyya is from the 1998 Bollywood film Dil Se...
The song was composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Gulzar, and co-sung by Sapna Awasthi.
The lyrics were based on the original song Tere Ishq Nachaya by Bulleh Shah.
- Who
- Sukhwinder Singh, Shah Rukh Khan
- What
- Sukhwinder Singh recalls Shah Rukh Khan praising him for his performance in Chaiyya Chaiyya
- When
- During a recent interview
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To share his experience of performing with Shah Rukh Khan and the praise he received
- Song
- Chaiyya Chaiyya
- Movie
- Dil Se...
- Year
- 1998
- Composer
- A.R. Rahman
- Lyricist
- Gulzar
- Co-singer
- Sapna Awasthi
- Original Song
- Tere Ishq Nachaya by Bulleh Shah