Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Shankar Mahadevan on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's enduring music
Shankar Mahadevan, the famous music composer, talked about why the music from the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is still loved by people.
He said that the music was made to express the feelings and stories of the characters in the film, not to become chartbusters.
The songs like Khwabon Ke Parindey and Der Lagi Lekin are still popular because they connect with people's emotions and life journeys.
The film, directed by Zoya Akhtar, is about three friends on a trip in Spain and their experiences of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Shankar Mahadevan has been a big name in the Indian music industry and has created many popular songs.
Shankar Mahadevan discusses the enduring popularity of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's music.
The music was created to express the film's emotions and stories, not to be chartbusters.
Songs like Khwabon Ke Parindey and Der Lagi Lekin remain popular for their relatable themes.
The film is about three friends on a trip in Spain, exploring love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Shankar Mahadevan is a renowned music composer with a long career in the Indian music industry.
- Who
- Shankar Mahadevan, Zoya Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin
- What
- Discussion on the enduring popularity of the music from the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
- When
- Fifteen years after the film's release
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To highlight the authentic and relatable nature of the film's music
Authentic Music Creation
Commercial Chartbusters
Music Creation Philosophy
Authentic Music Creation
Music created with sincerity and authenticity naturally connects across generations.
Commercial Chartbusters
Commercial chartbusters focus on immediate popularity and chart success.
- Film
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
- Director
- Zoya Akhtar
- Music Composer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Release Year
- 2011
- Notable Songs
- Khwabon Ke Parindey, Der Lagi Lekin