Jalandhar Talent Strikes a Chord as ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Music Wins Hearts Nationwide

While Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its record-breaking run at the box office, a parallel success story is unfolding in Jalandhar. The city is taking pride in three of its musical exports—Khan Saab, Jyoti Nooran, and Jasmine Sandlas—whose voices have become central to the film’s widely celebrated soundtrack.

Together, the trio has shaped the musical identity of Dhurandhar 2, turning it into more than just a companion album and helping it resonate deeply with audiences.

A Voice That Stands Out

Khan Saab, born Imran Khan in a village in Kapurthala and raised in Jalandhar, has emerged as one of the defining voices of the film. Deeply inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, he began training in music at a young age, navigating financial hardships before finding mentorship under Garry Sandhu.

His powerful rendition in the reimagined qawwali “Jaan Se Guzarte Hain,” originally from the 1977 work Maikadah, has been widely praised. At a recent music launch in Mumbai, actor Ranveer Singh was seen repeatedly urging him to perform the piece live—an interaction that quickly went viral online. Khan Saab also lends his energy to the film’s title track “Aari-Aari,” further cementing his impact.

A Legacy of Sufi Excellence

Jyoti Nooran brings with her a rich musical heritage rooted in Punjab’s Sufi traditions. Hailing from Phillaur, she is part of a lineage that spans generations, with her training shaped by her father, Ustad Gulshan Mir.

She first gained widespread attention with her sister through performances on MTV and later achieved national fame with “Patakha Guddi” composed by A. R. Rahman for the film Highway. In Dhurandhar 2, she showcases her versatility through contrasting tracks—from the evocative “Tere Ishq Ne” to the upbeat “Vaari Jaavan,” in which she collaborates with other artists, including Jasmine Sandlas.

A Global Sound with Punjabi Roots

Singer-songwriter Jasmine Sandlas, also born in Jalandhar, adds a contemporary edge to the album. Having moved to California in her early teens, she blends Punjabi folk influences with Western musical styles. Her journey—from working retail jobs to teaching, and eventually breaking into the global music scene—has been marked by persistence and reinvention.

In the film, she contributes to multiple songs, including “Jaiye Sajna,” alongside Satinder Sartaaj, as well as “Main Aur Tu” and “Aari-Aari.” Her live performance at the launch event drew an enthusiastic response, with Ranveer Singh acknowledging her from the stage.

Following the event, Sandlas expressed her appreciation for the collaboration, crediting composer Shashwat Sachdev and director Aditya Dhar for trusting her creative instincts.

A Shared Spotlight

As Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its impressive theatrical run, the contribution of these three artists underscores the growing influence of regional talent in shaping mainstream cinema. For Jalandhar, their success is more than a coincidence—it is a reflection of the city’s deep-rooted musical culture finding a national, and increasingly global, stage.