One of the most popular songs from the film, Jashn-e-Bahaara, is heard in snatches as we see Akbar trying to woo his headstrong Rajput wife.
It is sung with enormous appeal by Javed Ali, a comparatively new singer. Rahman gives credit to Gowariker for spotting Ali's talent.
"He was one of the voices in a qawali type, elaborate song that we had recorded for the film, with Udit Naryan and Alka Yagnik doing most of the singing," Rahman adds. "It is a beautiful, haunting number but Ashutosh started wondering if he could do justice to it in the film. Finally, he decided not to use it in Jodhaa Akbar. He said he would use it in his next film.
"But he suggested we use Javed's voice for Jashn-e-Bahaara. I have used many upcoming singers. But this song sounds very special not only because of Javedsaheb's romantic lyrics but also the fine singing. I expect him to have an excellent career," Rahman says.
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