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Aaj Hai Sagai: why wedding songs are special to me

Cover art for Aaj Hai Sagai by Sushmita Srivastava

Aaj Hai Sagaai is the most-watched video on my channel, and it is not one of my own compositions. It is a cover, and I think that is worth being clear about first.

The original is from the film Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha. It was sung by Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik, composed by Jatin Lalit, with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan. That song has been at Indian weddings for decades before I ever recorded a note of it.

My version credits: I sang it, the music is by R3zR and Mehfuz, and the lyrics of my new version are by Prisca.

There is a second, newer version of this song on the channel too, built around the line Tu Meri Gal Maan Ja.

Perfect for weddings, sangeet and love moments. If it reminds you of your sister's wedding or your best friend's engagement, that is exactly what I hoped for.

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