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Music was the soul of Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan, and the sequel is expected to carry forward that legacy.

On Tuesday, the first song 'Ve Junoon' from 'Awarapan 2' was unveiled. Composed by Mithoon, with lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, the track is sung by Subodhh Sharma.

On creating the track, composer Mithoon in a press note said, "Creating the music for Awarapan 2 stems from a very special creative chemistry we share. Vishesh creates a deeply emotional world, and Quadri Sahab has this rare ability to turn the most complex emotions into words that feel simple and personal. With 'Ve Junoon', we knew the voice had to carry pain and vulnerability, but also a certain strength. When we heard Subodhh, there was an honesty in his voice that connected immediately with the emotion of the song. For me, that instinctive connection was all that mattered."

Producer Vishesh Bhatt added, "The music of Awarapan is the emotional memory of an entire generation. To create this magic for Awarapan 2, we needed the musical instinct of Mithoon and the poetic authority of Sayeed Quadri. Ve Junoon is the result of that brilliance, elevated by Subodhh's voice. He carries something rare and raw that no amount of experience can teach. You either have it or you don't. And he does."

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, 'Awarapan 2' will continue the story of Shivam Pandit while bringing a new chapter to the franchise.

The original 'Awarapan,' directed by Mohit Suri, was released on June 29, 2007. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran, the film did not perform well at the box office upon release but gradually went on to earn a strong cult following among fans. Its music, especially tracks like 'Toh Phir Aao,' continues to remain popular and is still widely played in cars, parties, and playlists even years later.

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The story of the first film follows Shivam Pandit, a contract killer who is asked to keep an eye on his boss's mistress. After learning that she is a victim of sex trafficking, he decides to help reunite her with the man she loves.

'Awarapan 2' is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.