Composer Shashwat Sachdev recently shared the deeply personal inspirations behind "Shararat," a popular song from the Hindi-language spy action thriller film "Dhurandhar." Sachdev revealed the track stems from his own life experiences and a desire to challenge traditional social norms. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, premiered on December 5, 2025, to significant box office success.[timesofindia+7]
A Personal Journey Behind the Melody
Sachdev explained that "Shararat" holds a very special place for him. He described growing up in a lower-middle-class family in a Tier-2 city within what he termed a "third-world country." This background, combined with a challenging sex ratio, made the idea of a romantic relationship seem distant during his youth.[timesofindia+2]
Sachdev recalled a long-held personal wish. "When I was growing up, I always wished I could be that guy a girl would sing for at a party," he told Galatta Plus. "At weddings, you usually see boys singing for girls. I kept thinking—what if a girl sings for the guy? What if the girl wants the man?"
Challenging Traditional Norms[timesofindia+1]
The composer clarified that the song's core message extends beyond wealth or social status. He aimed to subvert a long-standing social idea. "It's not about rich versus middle class," Sachdev stated. "I think the world we live in often entitles men to want women, and that isn't always romantic."
Sachdev envisioned a different kind of interaction. He wanted to create a world where women actively express their desire. "I wanted to imagine a world where the woman expresses desire—where she says she wants to hang out with me," he explained. "That felt like a beautiful world to live in."[timesofindia+1]
Creating "Shararat" Under Pressure[timesofindia+2]
The creation of "Shararat" happened under tight deadlines, Sachdev shared. He worked with composer Jasmin on the idea. Their usual lyricist, Kumar sir, was traveling, and director Aditya Dhar needed a lip-sync song immediately.
"We wrote a rough version, it got shot, and there was no scope to replace it later," Sachdev said, highlighting the intense creative rush. The track's concept was always intended to offer a different narrative, with the girl wooing the man.[timesofindia+1]
"Dhurandhar" Film Context[timesofindia+1]
"Dhurandhar" is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film. Aditya Dhar directed the movie, which stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. Thefilm's music, composed by Shashwat Sachdev, has been a significant talking point since its release. "Dhurandhar" achieved considerable commercial success, grossing over ₹1,000 crore worldwide within three weeks.[en+1]
Sachdev noted that the song unexpectedly mirrors his own journey. He finds a reflection of "where I come from and what I have become" in the on-screen portrayal of the song.[en+1]
