'Was In Tears', Anuradha Paudwal Recalls Her Reaction To Arijit's Version Of 'Aaj Phir Tum Pe'

Renowned Indian playback singer Anuradha Paudwal is known for her remarkable contributions to Bollywood music.

She has captivated audiences for decades with her melodious voice and emotional renditions. She has sung many iconic Bollywood songs and is regarded as one of the best singers from the 1980s and 1990s.

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Anuradha Recalls Her Reaction To Arijit's Version Of 'Aaj Phir Tum Pe,'

During a recent interview, veteran singer Anuradha talked about remixing and recreating old Hindi songs. The singer also recalled her reaction to Arijit Singh¡¯s version of her original song 'Aaj Phir Tum Pe,' which was picturized on Madhuri Dixit and Vinod Khanna.

The singer recalled that she had to listen to her own version of the original song ¡®multiple times¡¯ to forget Arijit Singh's remake, which had left her horrified.

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Originally composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and sung by Anuradha and Pankaj Udhas, Aaj Phir Tum Pe remains one of the most popular and evergreen Bollywood songs.

In an interview with Indian Express, Anuradha shared her opinion on the remixes of famous old songs.

Check out the original song:

¡°I do sometimes listen to my own songs, not a lot, but when I do, I listen to devotional ones. But you know when I listen to them? When there is a remix and I am horrified and I want to cry ¨C that is when I immediately, without fail, I put to my own songs and listen to them! That, ¡®Oh wow, well now this is such a good song'," the singer was quoted as saying by a leading media portal.

Check out the remake version sung by Arijit Singh:

She even gave an example of a remix of her song that jolted her, Anuradha said she "was in tears¡± after listening to the recreated version of Aaj Phir Tum Pe Pyaar Aaya Hai sung by singer Arijit Singh.

Sung by Arijit Singh and Samira Koppikar, the recreated track of Aaj Phir Tum Pe was for the erotic thriller 'Hate Story 2.'

About Anuradha And Her Notable Work In Bollywood

Anuradha's association with the renowned composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal resulted in several chart-topping songs, which includies Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin from the film of the same name and Jaane Jigar Jaaneman from Aashiqui.

These songs not only showcased Anuradha's vocal prowess but also became iconic tracks in Bollywood's music history.

Her contribution to devotional music is equally remarkable. She has lent her voice to numerous religious and spiritual songs over the years particularly those dedicated to Hindu deities.

Some of her soul-stirring renditions of bhajans and aartis include 'Aisi Lagi Lagan' and 'Maiyya Yashoda.'

Anuradha has also been recognized and honored with numerous awards, including several Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.

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