The first song from Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Kal has released. Titled ‘Shayad’, it is a soulful number composed by Pritam and performed by Arijit Singh. The video gives us a glimpse of two parallel love stories, one set in 1990 and the other in the 2020. In the present day version, we see the progression of Kartik Aaryan’s tumultuous relationship with Sara Ali Khan. In the older version, a clean-shaven, school-going Kartik pines for his neighbour, played by newcomer Aarushi Sharma. He tries to get her attention and finally manages to ask her to dance at a wedding.
Love Aaj Kal depicts love stories of two different eras the first is set in the early nineties, and unfolds between Raghu and Leena. The other, set in the present, happens between Veer and Zoe. Kartik plays Raghu and Veer, Sara Ali Khan has been cast as Zoe and Arushi Sharma plays Leena.
Speaking about his characters Kartik told IANS, “The two roles are distinct, in the way they look, react and relate to people around them. Veer is a modern guy, somewhat geeky and socially awkward. He is sure of what he wants and that sets him apart from the people around him. On the other hand, Raghu represents any teenage boy who has grown up in the nineties. Raghu and Veer are also different when they are in love.”
Love Aaj Kal releases on 14 February.
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