Archive · 23 May 2025
Anil Kapoor's Persistence Led to Male 'Ek Do Teen' in Tezaab
Anil Kapoor loved the song 'Ek Do Teen' from the movie Tezaab, sung by Madhuri Dixit.
He wanted a version for himself.
He persuaded the lyricist, Javed Akhtar, to write a new version of the song for a male singer.
Though the composer initially resisted, Anil pushed to have the song added.
The male version of the song was later filmed at Shah Rukh Khan's house, which was used as a filming location for the film.
Anil Kapoor convinced Javed Akhtar to write a male version of the song 'Ek Do Teen' after being impressed by Madhuri Dixit's version.
The male version, sung by Amit Kumar, was included in the film Tezaab.
Anil Kapoor initially wanted to perform the male version.
The male version was filmed at Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat.
Anil Kapoor discussed the song's creation on The Kapil Sharma Show.
- Who
- Anil Kapoor, Javed Akhtar, Amit Kumar, Madhuri Dixit
- What
- Anil Kapoor persuaded Javed Akhtar to write a male version of 'Ek Do Teen' for the film Tezaab.
- When
- During the making of the film Tezaab.
- Where
- Shah Rukh Khan’s residence, Mannat, was used for filming.
- Why
- Anil Kapoor was impressed by the song 'Ek Do Teen' and wanted a male version.
- Film
- Tezaab
- Original Singer of 'Ek Do Teen'
- Madhuri Dixit
- Singer of Male Version
- Amit Kumar
- Lyricist
- Javed Akhtar
- Actor
- Anil Kapoor