Abhishek Bachchan is open to a Kajra Re 2.0 with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. Speaking to BBC Asian Network, he said he would love to revisit the iconic 2005 song. He also recalled its unusually relaxed shoot, which included a four-hour dance session around his birthday.
More than two decades after Kajra Re became a defining Bollywood dance number, Abhishek Bachchan has reopened the possibility of revisiting it.
The actor is clearly interested in another version.
However, he cannot confirm whether his father and wife would participate.
Abhishek’s comments came during a conversation with BBC Asian Network.
Is Kajra Re 2.0 happening?
No new version has been announced, but Abhishek Bachchan says he would gladly do one.
When asked about revisiting the song, Abhishek expressed immediate enthusiasm.
He then pointed out that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan would also need to agree.
His response makes one thing clear: Abhishek is interested, but Kajra Re 2.0 is not currently a confirmed project.
That distinction matters because there has been no official announcement of a remake or new song.
For now, the idea comes directly from Abhishek’s comments about a possible reunion.
What did Abhishek Bachchan say about Kajra Re 2.0?
Abhishek said he would love to return for a new version, while joking that Aishwarya and Amitabh would have to be persuaded first.
His short response has become the central talking point from the interview.
Rather than presenting the project as something already being developed, Abhishek framed it as an idea he would happily pursue.
The decision would therefore involve all three performers.
That would recreate the unusual combination that made the original sequence memorable.
Why does Kajra Re remain significant for the Bachchan family?
Kajra Re brought Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai together in the same musical sequence in 2005.
The song appeared in Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli, released in 2005.
Abhishek played Bunty, while Amitabh portrayed the police officer pursuing him.
Aishwarya appeared in the song as a special guest. Yash Raj Films’ official music release credits the film to Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Amitabh Bachchan, with Aishwarya listed as a special appearance.
The timing also gives the song an unusual place in their shared screen history.
Aishwarya and Abhishek married in 2007, two years after the song’s release.
As a result, the original sequence predates their marriage while featuring the three actors together.
What does Abhishek remember about the Kajra Re shoot?
Abhishek remembers the shoot as a relaxed celebration rather than a conventional song filming session.
He recalled that the production was filming around his birthday.
The team celebrated with him during the shoot.
According to his BBC Asian Network interview, director Shaad Ali played the track and allowed the cast and crew to dance for roughly four hours.
Ali also kept cameras running during parts of the celebration.
Some of that spontaneous footage later became part of the finished song.
This detail offers an interesting explanation for the sequence’s energetic feel.
Instead of relying entirely on tightly controlled choreography, the finished number also incorporated moments captured during the informal celebration.
Who directed and choreographed Kajra Re?
Shaad Ali directed Bunty Aur Babli, while Vaibhavi Merchant choreographed Kajra Re.
The song was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
Alisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan and Javed Ali provided the vocals.
The original track remains officially available through YRF Music, which identifies the song as part of the 2005 film.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song | Kajra Re |
| Film | Bunty Aur Babli |
| Year | 2005 |
| Director | Shaad Ali |
| Choreographer | Vaibhavi Merchant |
| Music | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| Singers | Alisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali |
| Performers in the sequence | Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan |
Why would Kajra Re 2.0 be different from a simple remake?
A new version would have a different context because the original captured three performers at a very different point in their personal and professional lives.
The 2005 sequence featured Abhishek and Amitabh together alongside Aishwarya.
At that point, Aishwarya had not yet married Abhishek.
A new version would therefore carry the added context of their later family relationship.
It could also allow the performers to reinterpret the song rather than simply reproduce the original choreography.
That possibility is what makes Abhishek’s comment more interesting than a standard remake announcement.
There is also an important creative distinction.
Abhishek has expressed interest in a 2.0 version, not announced that a remake is being produced.
That keeps the current development firmly in the realm of a potential reunion.
What happened to Bunty Aur Babli after the original film?
The franchise received a sequel in 2021, but Abhishek Bachchan did not return as Bunty.
Bunty Aur Babli 2 featured Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as the older Bunty and Babli, with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari playing a younger con-artist pair.
That history adds another layer to any discussion of Kajra Re 2.0.
A new song featuring Abhishek, Aishwarya and Amitabh would not necessarily need to revive the original film’s story.
It could instead function as a standalone musical reunion.
For now, however, there is no confirmation that such a project is moving forward.
What is confirmed about Kajra Re 2.0?
Only Abhishek Bachchan’s willingness to participate is confirmed at this stage.
Here is what the current information establishes:
- Abhishek wants to do a new version.
- He is open to reuniting with Aishwarya and Amitabh.
- He said both would need to be convinced.
- No official Kajra Re 2.0 project has been announced.
- His comments came while discussing memories from the original shoot.
So, while a reunion is something Abhishek would welcome, fans will need to wait for an official announcement before treating it as a confirmed project.
Quotable stat: Kajra Re was released in 2005, making the song more than two decades old in 2026.
Quotable stat: Abhishek recalled that the cast and crew spent roughly four hours dancing during the original shoot.
