Former Union minister Kapil Sibal’s next project as a lyricist is upcoming political Bollywood film Zainab for which he has also written an item number.
Mast Mast Hawa is among the five songs that Sibal has written for the film directed by debutante Pranav Singh. The movie is based on the Muzaffarnagar riots and stars Jimmy Shergill, Ashutosh Rana and will mark the Bollywood debut of Turkish actress Suha Gezento.
“Producers nowadays want item numbers. So I have penned one for this film. Cinema is the most effective way of creating awareness and spreading a social message. Through this film I would like to convey the message of happiness, humanity and harmony,” the Congress leader said.
The music for Zainab has been composed by Lalit Pandit, who was all praise for Sibal and his writing.
Sibal made his debut as a lyricist with the film Bandook in which he wrote the song Tu Bata De. He has also collaborated with music producer A. R. Rahman for his studio album Raunak, for which he wrote seven songs.
The politician said he is open to writing for Bollywood films if he is approached.
Shergill said he was initially apprehensive about the film but eventually he was happy to come on board and see how the movie took shape.
