Aamir Khan launches 'Papa Kehte Hain 2.0' with Rajkummar Rao and Srikanth Bolla; the 'Srikanth' song is a perfect modern twist to the iconic 1986 number - watch video

Aamir Khan launched Papa Kehte Hain 2.0 song with Rajkummar Rao for 'Srikanth Bolla'.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan launched the highly anticipated 'Papa Kehte Hain 2.0' alongside talented actor Rajkummar Rao and the inspiration for the movie Srikanth Bolla.

The news of this collaboration had sent ripples of excitement as 'Papa Kehte Hain' holds a special place in the hearts of audiences. The 2.0 version is a modern adaptation of the iconic song from the 1986 film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak', which starred Aamir Khan in his debut breakthrough role.

The original film, directed by Mansoor Khan, was a blockbuster success and catapulted Aamir to stardom.

Rajkummar Rao and Srikanth Bolla." width="770" height="433" /> Aamir Khan launched 'Papa Kehte Hain 2.0' with Rajkummar Rao and Srikanth Bolla.

The decision to revisit 'Papa Kehte Hain' in Tushar Hiranandani's 'Srikanth' for a contemporary audience is both nostalgic and innovative. While the essence of the classic has been retained, the updated version offers a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of love, family, and societal expectations.

Also present at the launch was Alaya F who plays Rajkummar Rao's love interest in the movie. Sharad Kelkar, who plays Srikanth's friend in the movie was als seen at the launch.

Aamir Khan was dressed in black t-shirt and denims while Rajkummar was seen sporting a printed oversized shirt and jeans.

Watch the song right here:

'Srikanth' directed by Tushar Hiranandani is a biopic on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla. Featuring Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F in leading roles, the film has been generating significant buzz ever since the trailer was released.

In an interview with PTI, Rajkummar Rao recalled his surreal first meeting with Srikanth Bolla. "He (Srikanth Bolla) is witty, confident, go-getter and loves talking... I was totally zapped because he's so confident about everything in life. Sometimes I would ask him (director Hiranandani) that 'Are you sure he's blind because he comes across as if he is way more normal than us'," Rajkummar said.

The highly anticipated Srikanth Bolla Biopic, aptly titled 'Srikanth', is slated to release on May 10, 2024. Scheduled to hit the screens during the summer vacation period, the film stands out as one of the few feature films to grace theaters during this time. With its release strategically timed, the makers of 'Srikanth' are optimistic about its prospects, placing considerable emphasis on positive word-of-mouth to drive its success.