Shah Rukh Khan did not like ‘Lungi Dance’ initially and took three weeks to decide about it: Honey Singh – Exclusive – Times of India

In an exclusive interview to ETimes, music composer, singer and rapper Honey Singh shared details about his apprehensions when it comes to composing music for Bollywood films and the backstory to creating the blockbuster number for ‘Chennai Express’. Honey Singh shared why he no longer enjoys composing music for Bollywood. When asked about some of the challenges he faces when composing music for films, Honey said, “I have always had trouble making music for Bollywood. When Shah Rukh bhai called me to make a song for Chennai Express, he told me to make something like ‘Angreji Beat’. I asked him why, so he said because that song was a huge hit. I told him that I won’t make a song like that but will create a number which has his vibe. I made Lungi Dance and he did not like it. He took three weeks to decide whether he wants the song or not.”
Adding to this, Honey Singh also praised Akshay Kumar, who has always his trusted his instincts and given him utmost liberty while composing music for his films.

Honey Singh is currently promoting his new album Honey 3.0 and will soon head to the US for a tour after nearly a decade.