Producer Vishesh Bhatt clarifies the decision to exclude Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid from *Awarapan 2*, dismissing claims of disrespect amid fan backlash.
'Awarapan 2' producer Vishesh Bhatt defends his decision
Aug 21, 2026
12:49 pm
What's the storyVishesh Bhatt, the producer of Awarapan 2, has defended his decision not to bring back Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid for the sequel.
The original film's songs, including Tera Mera Rishta and To Phir Aao, were sung by Zahid. However, new versions of these tracks were recorded for the sequel with different singers.
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