Usha Uthup reacts to the new version of her iconic song ‘Rambha Ho’ in Dhurandhar: ‘Song is bigger than the singer’

Usha Uthup reacts to the new version of her iconic song ‘Rambha Ho’ in Dhurandhar

• Usha Uthup praises the new Rambha Ho version in Dhurandhar, calling it fabulous
• She praised Madhubanti Bagchi's rendition and joined her for a social media reel.
• Dhurandhar's soundtrack, including Rambha Ho, boosts the film's cultural impact

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Veteran singer Usha Uthup has responded with joy and appreciation to the reimagined version of her iconic song Rambha Ho, featured in the blockbuster Bollywood film Dhurandhar. Rather than feeling upset that her classic wasn’t approached for approval before its recreation, she says the renewed popularity of the song has been wonderful and a testament to its timeless appeal.

Rambha Ho — originally sung by Usha Uthup for the 1981 film Armaan — has been re-introduced to audiences in Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. The new rendition, composed by Shashwat Sachdev and sung by Madhubanti Bagchi, has quickly resonated with viewers, blending nostalgic melodies with a modern touch.

In a conversation with Radio Nasha, Usha Uthup revealed that she first heard the updated version after someone sent her a link to it. “Somebody sent me the link. So I said, ‘Wow! What is this! It’s fabulous.’ I’m not one of those people who feels bad somebody else sang this. I’m very happy," she said.

Usha further added, “For it to come back with such a bang is amazing. This proves what I always believed in and what I say is that the song is bigger than the singer. I'm so grateful to God. My God, it has been 40 years since Rambha Ho was released, and I have been singing the song for so many years at my shows…. But for it to come back with such a bang, you know, it's really amazing. And of course Madhuanti has also sung it beautifully. She has sung it very well."

The singer also praised Madhubanti Bagchi’s performance, saying the young singer did a beautiful job, and happily participated in social media content like reels alongside her. “Madhubanti has done a fabulous job. We also did a reel together at Trincas (nightclub in Kolkata), which was amazing. I’ve always believed the song is much bigger than the singer. Whoever sings ‘Rambha Ho’ will hit it there.”

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“Truly, who ever thought? Every show of mine, in any case, I have to sing Rambha Ho. But now, it’s with a new force, and all thank God for Dhurandhar for making it so popular. I don’t know how many million hits Ramba Ho gets every second on what the Gen-Z call Insta. It’s amazing," said the singer.

Beyond Rambha Ho’s resurgence, Dhurandhar has been a major box-office success, and its soundtrack — including the reinvigorated classic — continues to contribute to the film’s cultural footprint.