The world had just arrived into the millennium. A young actor no one had heard of burst onto screens everywhere attired in a black netted vest that would be the fashion choice for young men across India for years to come. In a night club, the young actor performed much-imitated hip thrusts and peculiar hand movements. It was as if the man did not have a spine. The world had just witnessed the birth of a new dance movement.
Since then, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena has been a staple at most Indian events. And there have been numerous interpretations and cover versions of the song and the dance steps as well.
Here’s one that hasn’t been seen before. A heavy metal, head-banging version replete with screaming vocals and throbbing guitar solos.
Here’s Kashif Memon from an appearance on America’s Got Talent performing on the same song. The crowd and judges don’t know what hit them.
Even Michael Jackson’s done a version and lip-synced to it. (Spoiler Alert: It’s an editing trick)
What else lends itself perfectly to heavy metal? Why, Daler Mehndi’s 90s hit Tunak Tunak Tun, of course. Who new bhangra pop and heavy metal went so well together? Now only if Mehndi was somehow convinced to embark on a heavy metal cover. Of perhaps not.
If a Hrithik Roshan song has got a heavy metal version, why should Shah Rukh Khan be far behind? Here’s a heavy metal drum beat to go with Khan’s hit from Baazigar’s Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen.
Even Kishore Kumar songs aren't left alone. Here's a metal cover of Mere Sapno Ki Rani.