Dunki Drop 5: “O Maahi” Song Teaser Released

We are excited to share details on the teaser for the new song “O Maahi” from Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Dunki. This romantic track marks the fifth promotional “drop” from the movie leading up to its release.

What is Dunki?

Dunki is an upcoming Bollywood comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal. The film focuses on a group of friends who take illegal “donkey flights” to immigrate overseas, encountering challenges as they struggle to eventually return home. It is slated to release in theatres on December 21st, 2023.

What are Dunki Drops?

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and the Dunki team have been strategically unveiling teasers, the trailer, and songs from the movie over the past few weeks. This creative promotional campaign, with different “drops” building anticipation, has generated substantial buzz for Dunki. A total 5 number of drops have come till today.

Dunki Drop 1

The first teaser or “drop” for the film was released on November 2nd, 2023, giving a glimpse into the main character Hardy (played by SRK) and his friends’ attempts to fulfil their dreams. The teaser crossed over 72 million views within 24 hours.

Dunki Drop 2

On November 21st, 2023, the makers announced that Drop 2 would unveil the first song from the film – “Lutt Putt Gaya” – on November 22nd.

The romantic track features lead actors Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu. In the song, Khan’s character Hardy falls for Pannu’s character Manu when she stands up for him against the world. The chemistry between the two has received praise from fans.

Dunki Drop 3

Dunki Drop 3 refers to the third promotional release for the upcoming Bollywood film Dunki. On December 1st, 2023, the makers unveiled a new song from the film titled “Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se”.

The emotional track is sung by Sonu Nigam and features lead actor Shah Rukh Khan along with Taapsee Pannu and other cast members. Khan mentioned this is his favourite song from the Dunki album composed by Pritam.

Dunki Drop 4 (Dunki Official Trailer)

Dunki Drop 4 refers to the fourth promotional release and trailer unveil for the upcoming Bollywood film Dunki. The trailer was released by the makers on December 5th, 2023.

The over 3-minute long trailer gives a glimpse into the heartwarming story of four friends – played by Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and others. It shows their extraordinary journey and bond as they embark on achieving their dreams abroad through questionable means.

Dunki Drop 5 Details: New Track “O Maahi”

On December 11th, 2023, Shah Rukh Khan shared a short teaser video on social media to announce the new song. “O Maahi” features vocals by Arijit Singh and music by Pritam. The teaser clip spotlights Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu romancing against desert scenery.

In the video’s caption, Shah Rukh gave insight into the meaning of the movie’s title – Dunki. He shared that the name refers to the practice of illegal backdoor immigration, with people paying agents to get visas by any means. This clarification builds intrigue into how the Dunki plot tackles this relevant issue.

Fans are excited about the soulful, melodic quality of “O Maahi” shown in the teaser. The scenic visuals have also mesmerized viewers.

What to Expect from “O Maahi” Song and Film “Dunki”

“O Maahi” drops today in full and is likely to rank among the biggest Bollywood hits of the year. With Arijit Singh’s captivating voice and glimpses of Shah Rukh Khan’s classic romantic persona, the track looks incredibly promising.

Meanwhile, excitement for Dunki continues escalating as the December 21st release date nears. Rajkumar Hirani’s films are renowned for dealing with socially relevant themes while delivering entertainment. Dunki tackles the complex topic of illegal immigration but offers up plenty of the director’s signature humour and heart.

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