Hyderabad, March 16 -- Almost 40 years after its original release, the iconic Pakistani pop song Hawa Hawa by Hasan Jahangir continues to capture hearts. The track, which was recorded in 1986 and released in 1987, recently made a comeback in the blockbuster spy action thriller Dhurandhar, bringing nostalgia to contemporary audiences.

50,000 USD for the classic track

The most interesting part of the story is that Jahangir revealed he was paid 50,000 USD for allowing the filmmakers to use Hawa Hawa in the movie. Speaking on ARY Digital's Shan-e-Sahoor, he confirmed that the makers obtained proper permission before using the song. He also shared that the film was made on a budget of around Rs 300 crore and went on to earn Rs 1,300 crore at...