The Vvaan producer Arunabh Kumar remembered legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha on her birth anniversary, highlighting why her iconic voice became an important part of the film’s Chhath sequence. The singer’s music, closely associated with Chhath celebrations across Bihar and neighbouring regions, has added an emotional and cultural layer to the supernatural drama starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.
Kumar shared a tribute recalling the early stages of The Vvaan, when the makers were developing the film’s Chhath sequences. He said Sharda Sinha’s voice was imagined as part of the film from the beginning because leaving her music out would have made the sequence feel incomplete.
The song Pahile Pahil Hum Kayin features during the Chhath celebrations shown in the film. The sequence takes place as the characters return to their village of Devanchal, where preparations and rituals surrounding the festival eventually lead the story towards its supernatural elements.
Kumar also recalled hearing Sinha’s songs at home and said he suggested incorporating her music to Ektaa Kapoor and filmmaker Dipak Kumar Mishra. The idea was accepted as a tribute to the singer, whose musical legacy has remained deeply connected with Chhath festivities.
The inclusion has reportedly resonated with audiences, particularly viewers familiar with Sinha’s music. Some theatre-goers have even been singing along during the Chhath sequence, turning a film moment into something closer to a shared cultural memory. Because apparently, sometimes the most powerful cinematic soundtrack is the one people already know by heart.
Sharda Sinha, widely associated with Chhath music, died in November 2024 at the age of 72. Her songs continue to be played during the festival, particularly across Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
The Vvaan combines folklore, supernatural elements and village traditions in its story. The film is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra and stars Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul and other actors. It was produced by Arunabh Kumar, Ektaa Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Niraj Kothari.
The makers have positioned the film around Indian folklore and mythology, with the story exploring a mysterious forest and ancient beliefs. Balaji Telefilms has also officially described the project as being rooted in Indian folklore, with the story set amid forests, legends and hidden temples.
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