‘Bheegi Bheegi’: A R Ameen creates a timeless love experience with Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur
The Hindu
‘Bheegi Bheegi’, a a dreamy music video, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur, and takes you on a romantic journey through alternate realities, mixing retro charm with futuristic flair. AR Ameen and Jasleen Royal has sung the song while A R Rahman has composed it
Bheegi Bheegi, the song that marks the launch of Rooh Records, a new joint venture between A.R. Rahman, A.R. Ameen, and Warner Music India, is out. The music video features Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur. It is sung by Ameen and Jasleen Royal.
“The song sets the tone for a timeless love story that unfolds on screen,” said the makers in a release. The video showcases Dulquer and Mrunal as lovers connected across alternate realities, moving from retro settings to a futuristic dystopia. The visual narrative attempts to mirror the emotional sweep of the song, combining scale with intimacy.
“Bheegi Bheegi is very close to me and reflects the kind of music I want to create - emotional, cinematic, and timeless,” said Ameen. “Working on a composition by A.R. Rahman and sharing it with Jasleen, Dulquer, and Mrunal made it meaningful. With Rooh Records, this is just the beginning.”
Dulquer added, “What drew me to Bheegi Bheegi was its emotional honesty. Translating the song’s raw, heartfelt emotion on screen has been a rewarding and fun experience. I am extremely proud of what Ameen has achieved at such a young age; there’s a lot of soul in his rendering of Bheegi Bheegi. It’s special to be a part of his debut Hindi single.”
For Mrunal, the project offered a chance to step into a distinctly different visual space. She says, “I really enjoyed working on Bheegi Bheegi. Playing in a futuristic setting and working through different looks and moods was creatively exciting. The song has a strong emotional pull, and I’ve been listening to it on loop since I first heard it.”
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