BENGALURU: It’s been a year since the release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan, and singer-actor Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and actor Aaliyah Qureshi are celebrating with their single Main Character Energy. The song captures the spirit of girl power, much like the film itself, which also featured Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and Lehar Khan.
The track was written with the anniversary of Jawan in mind, with lyrics reflecting the characters’ attitudes. “We started writing it while we were still filming Jawan. Aaliyah, my co-actor and one of the six ‘Jawan girls,’ is also a musician, so we decided to collaborate. We decided to release it to coincide with the film’s first anniversary,” Bhattacharya explains.
The 27-year-old Bengalurean says the song celebrates her friendship with Quershi. “The inspiration came from our bond. Filming can be exhausting, and we often stop feeling like the ‘main character.’ We wanted to reignite that energy,” she shares. Despite three years of friendship, their connection remains strong. “We wrote the song during filming, and after finishing each section, we’d gather in one room and sing it to the girls. We’d ask for their feedback, making it a collective effort,” she adds.
They even invited their co-stars, including Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra, to participate in a fun video for the song. Reflecting on the experience, Bhattacharya says, “They were great sports. We have a WhatsApp group called ‘Let’s Go Chief,’ and we asked everyone to send videos of themselves feeling like the ‘main character’. They all sent their versions, which turned out really sweet.” Bhattacharya notes that the group plans to meet soon to celebrate the film’s milestone together.
Jawan, directed by Atlee, featured Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as father and son, alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Deepika Padukone. Bhattacharya reveals that SRK and Atlee have yet to hear the song. “I’m sure they’ll share their thoughts once they do. We’re releasing the video on September 12,” she says.