Mumbai: Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh recently opened up about his latest music video, ‘Bewafa Se,’ calling it a deeply fulfilling creative experience.
He specifically highlighted the contributions of the young team behind the song, acknowledging their technical expertise and innovative ideas.
“The song has been a creative journey for me and very satisfying because we’ve had a really nice young team who are technically such geniuses,” Mukesh shared. He emphasized his belief in nurturing young talent, stating, “I always emphasize on young talent and their creative inputs on how we move forward to execute. It’s always been a learning process for me.”
Mukesh lauded Abhishek Thakur, the song’s writer, composer, and producer, calling him a ‘creative genius.’ He recalled his immediate connection to the song’s emotional depth: “The first time I heard the song, I knew that if there was anyone who could depict pathos on screen for this song, it had to be me.” He also praised singer Altamash Faridi for his soul-stirring rendition, noting how the song resonated with his own experiences of heartbreak.
The music video, extensively shot in Goa over two days, was directed by 26-year-old Saurabh Prajapati, whom Mukesh described as a ‘technical wizard.’ He commended Prajapati’s ability to convey complex emotions and a complete story within just three minutes. Co-star Kashika Kapoor also shared her perspective on portraying the nuanced pain of heartbreak, emphasizing the honest and relatable depiction of lingering memories after a relationship ends. Released by Kashish Music, ‘Bewafa Se’ delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the enduring impact of past relationships.