Aditya Datt on ‘Gunmaaster G9’: ‘The first track of the film is a tribute to ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmaker Aditya Datt reunites with Emraan Hashmi and composer Himesh Reshammiya after two decades for the musical action film “Gunmaaster G9.” Datt reveals the film's first song will pay homage to the musical legacy they created with “Aashiq Banaya Aapne” (2005).

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Speaking exclusively to Variety India, Aditya says, “The first song is going to be a tribute to ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ (2005). I don’t want to reveal much about the mood of the track. But its music is soulful and stirring. In fact, all the songs in the film will reflect the signature musical identity that has defined our previous collaborations.”

Explaining why “Gunmaaster G9” is designed to be more than just a high-octane action entertainer, Datt says, “Emraan’s as well as my films have very good music. So, this film couldn’t be a mindless action film. I was clear about that. I believe that action only makes sense when the emotion behind it is strong. The intent to perform action should be right. There should be an answer to the main guy beating up 10 people on the screen. Otherwise, it is only a gimmicky piece. Our collaboration after 20 years had to be a musical action drama.” Datt, who made his directorial debut with Aashiq Banaya Aapne, has also helmed "Dil Diya Hai" (2006), "Table No. 21" (2013), "Commando 3" (2019) and "Crakk: Jeetegaa...Toh Jiyegaa" (2024).

Though the release date hasn’t been revealed, 90 percent of filming is complete. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana in pivotal roles.