Salman Khan's new film honours Bathukamma tradition, Pooja Hegde speaks out

Pooja Hedge shares her thoughts on how the cultural tradition is being honored in a song from Kisi Ka Bhai.
 

The topic of cultural representation in films has been a consistent theme in social media conversations. There is a growing audience interest in songs and movies that showcase the cultural diversity and richness of other states. Telangana's Bathukamma festival has been a popular feature in recent Telugu films, and it is encouraging to see this famous cultural festival from Telugu being celebrated in a Hindi film song. The song, featured in Salman Khan's upcoming film "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan," has captured the essence of the festival in a culturally sensitive way.

Pooja Hegde’s lovely response to Bathukamma video song

The recently released song, which is also titled after the famous Bathukamma festival, appears to be a heartfelt tribute to the culture of the Telugu-speaking world. The song is composed by Ravi Basrur, who gained fame for his work on the movie KGF, and is rapidly gaining popularity on social media due to its vibrant choreography and colorful visuals. The dance number features prominent actors such as Venkatesh and Bhumika Chawla, along with Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde, all dressed in traditional attire and exuding the spirit of unity and love. The song pays tribute to both the local sensibilities and the festival's heritage.

Pooja Hegde, who is known for advocating for the proper representation of regional ethos in films of other languages, is delighted to be a part of this initiative. The actress, who gained fame for her role in the movie 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo', shared the official video song on her social media channels and wrote, "Bathukamma is celebrated with a lot of devotion by women in Telangana. I am honoured to be a part of the 'Bathukamma' festival through this song, a tribute to Telangana's beautiful flower festival, from our team #KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan."

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Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan treat for Salman Khan fans

The upcoming movie is expected to be a thrilling action-packed film, showcasing Salman Khan sporting long hair. The renowned filmmaker Farhan Samji is directing this pan-Indian movie, which is set to be released on the auspicious occasion of EID, as has been the case for many successful Salman Khan movies in the past. The music for the movie is being composed by a talented team of renowned musicians, including Himmesh Reshammiya, Ravi Basrur, Devi Sri Prasad, and Amaal Maalik. This highly anticipated movie is slated to release nationwide on April 21st and is expected to be one of Salman Khan's biggest releases yet.