‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara inspired Gumshuda’

Travelling across the globe, brothers Salman Khan Niazi and Zaman Khan, the lead pair of Delhibased band Astitva, aren’t just busy performing, but are also hunting for obscure, virgin locations for their next song’s shoot.

For instance, their recent single, Gumshuda, which is already making the right noise among fans, is shot in Chanthaburi, Thailand. And Zaman the self-confessed adventure freak of the pair, takes credit for selecting the location.

Talking about the concept of the single and their first attempt to do something entirely different with the video of the song, a visibly excited Salman says, “This song has been made after I saw Zindagi Na Milegi

Dobara for the first time. The film and the message of road trip inspired me to write the song. But, we had a vision for this song and wanted to execute it in the perfect manner.”

The single elaborates a pertinent concept of life and happiness. Salman says, “The song gives out the message of pushing one’s limits and exploring the inner self. One should live life on his own terms; do what you want to do; live the way you want to live and no one should stop you from doing this,” says Salman, touching upon the subject of creative liberty of an artist in today’s times.

The band has a series of eight singles lined up which they intend to release in the next couple of months. And after that, Astitva will come out with an album, confirms Salman.

PHOTO: PARVEEN KUMAR/HT Salman Khan Niazi of Delhibased band Astitva says that the 2011 film and its portrayal of a road trip inspired him to write their recent song