Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will see choreographer Geeta Kapur gets emotional as contestant Abhishek Kumar delivers a soulful performance on a classic song associated with Shashi Kapoor.

Touched by the performance, judge Geeta Kapur who was seen in tears, said that she missed her mother especially after Abhishek sang the song, Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi.

The choreographer revealed that the song played an integral part of her childhood as her mother would sing the same song as a lullaby to her when she was a kid.

“Maine yeh kabhi share nahi kiya, lekin meri mummy mujhe lori ke taur par yeh gaana gaati thi ‘Tera mujhse hai pehle ka naata koi, yun hi nahi dil lubhaata koi… jahan poori duniya suraj hain, mera chanda hain tu.’ Aaj yeh gaana sunke bahut saari yaadein wapas aa gayi,” said Geeta.

Following this, host Aditya Narayan asked Karisma Kapoor to share her thoughts on the performance and about her Shashi Kapoor. Praising Abhishek, Karisma said, “Aapki simplicity aur jo thehraav hai aapki awaaz mein, woh bahut khoobsurat hai.”

She further added, “Shashi ji ki personality bhi bilkul aisi hi thi bahut simple, lekin bahut impactful. Woh har cheez apni hi ada mein karte the. Not only was he a great actor, director, and producer, but also a passionate theatre personality.”

Talking about the song, “Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi” is from the film Aa Gale Lag Jaa.

The movie starred Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore in lead roles.

Sung by Kishore Kumar, the iconic song is remembered for its emotional melody and enduring appeal.

The film itself is one of Shashi Kapoor’s notable romantic dramas from the 1970s.

–IANS

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