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India Today: 'Masakali' was first meant for Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' before Delhi‑6
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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India Today reported that the popular song 'Masakali', known from the 2009 film Delhi‑6, was originally composed for Farah Khan’s 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om.
India Today published a short feature examining the back‑story of the song "Masakali". The article notes that the track, which later became a chart‑buster after its inclusion in the 2009 film Delhi‑6, was originally created for director Farah Khan's 2007 movie Om Shanti Om.
Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, "Masakali" gained widespread popularity when it appeared in Delhi‑6, earning praise for its catchy melody and whimsical lyrics. The India Today piece reveals that the song was pitched to the Om Shanti Om team during production but was ultimately not used in the final cut.
According to the report, the decision to set the song aside allowed the filmmakers of Delhi‑6 to adopt it later, where it fit the narrative of the film’s Delhi setting. The article does not cite any new statements from the creators, relying on existing industry anecdotes.
The revelation adds a fresh layer to the song’s history, highlighting how film music can find new life in different projects. Fans of both movies have taken note, sharing the trivia across social media platforms.
Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, "Masakali" gained widespread popularity when it appeared in Delhi‑6, earning praise for its catchy melody and whimsical lyrics. The India Today piece reveals that the song was pitched to the Om Shanti Om team during production but was ultimately not used in the final cut.
According to the report, the decision to set the song aside allowed the filmmakers of Delhi‑6 to adopt it later, where it fit the narrative of the film’s Delhi setting. The article does not cite any new statements from the creators, relying on existing industry anecdotes.
The revelation adds a fresh layer to the song’s history, highlighting how film music can find new life in different projects. Fans of both movies have taken note, sharing the trivia across social media platforms.