Onir is prepping up for a popular 90s' number in his upcoming project. He is going to be the first filmmaker to use the romantic hit track "Pehla Nasha" from 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' in original form. Mansoor Khan's admirable hit with Aamir Khan as the hero will feature in Onir's next film titled 'Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz'.

The director is lined up for his first romantic film. The film features National Award-winning actress Geetanjali Thapa and debutant Zain Khan in lead roles. "When I think of romance, the first memory is watching Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar with a big group of college friends and how the entire theatre would sing along when the song came on. It's timeless," Onir smiles, saying he shot his version in Kolkata and Shimla. In the film, Zain portrays a radio jockey who plays old Hindi songs while talking about love stories on his show. "For me, the song was apt for the situation and the film’s theme, which is experiencing true love for the first time," he says.

He is also set to include a clip from the original song as well to which he said, ''What's more, he has also used a clip from the original song. I was touched with Mansoor ji's generosity. When I emailed him seeking permission to use the clip in my film, he immediately gave us the rights. Those few seconds from the original are extremely special to me." The director shares, adding that the melody is omnipresent in his film as it also serves as its theme music. "It's like a homage to the original, my all-time favourite song."