Bollywood and the monsoon have shared a decades-long love affair. From Raj Kapoor and Nargis huddled under an umbrella in Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua (Shree 420, 1955) to Sridevi’s unforgettable chiffon sari moment in Mr. India, rain songs have been a timeless staple—combining flirtation, drama, and pure cinematic magic.
Now, decades later, her daughter Janhvi Kapoor is stepping into those rain-soaked shoes with Bheegi Saree, the latest track from Param Sundari. The upbeat, flirty number pairs Janhvi with Sidharth Malhotra, and the two set the screen ablaze with monsoon romance, draped in wet saris, drenched hair, and electric chemistry.
Released by Maddock Films and Universal Music India, it follows the softer Pardesiya with a more upbeat, danceable number. Composed by Sachin-Jigar with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Bheegi Saree is sung by Adnan Sami—marking his return to Hindi film playback—and Shreya Ghoshal. The pair bring contrasting textures to the track, with Adnan describing it as “a deliciously flirtatious, playful, and romantic concoction that’s equal parts nostalgic and hip,” while Shreya calls rain “the secret ingredient” in Bollywood romance.
“Rain songs have always held a special place in our films,” Janhvi Kapoor said. “To be a part of that legacy with Bheegi Saree feels surreal.” Sidharth Malhotra added that the track is “high on energy, romance, and that classic monsoon vibe we all love.”
Rain songs have evolved in style over the decades. In the 1990s, Tip Tip Barsa Paani from Mohra (1994) pushed the genre into a bolder space, with Raveena Tandon’s yellow sari and Akshay Kumar’s intense screen presence creating a sequence that remains one of Bollywood’s most remembered rain numbers. Earlier still, Zeenat Aman and Rajesh Khanna’s Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein (Ajnabee, 1974) brought a sultrier, slower-paced romance to the screen, relying on close camera work and lingering melodies.
While styles and presentation have changed—from the innocent playfulness of the 1950s to the more stylised and choreographed sequences of recent years—the rain song has remained a fixture of Hindi cinema. Bheegi Saree, with its contemporary sound and nod to tradition, adds another entry to this enduring filmic tradition.
