Past Blast: When Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’ attracted ghosts

Himesh Reshammiya, a well-known Bollywood music composer, has produced numerous chart-topping hits over the years. However, one of his songs found an unexpected fan base among an unusual audience – ghosts. Yes, we’re referring to the hit song “Jhalak Dikhla Ja” from the film Aksar. The lyrics of this song were allegedly used as a medium for spirits to visit. Let’s take a look back at this fascinating story.

The Banning of Jhalak Dikhla Ja
According to a Hindustan Times report, the song was banned in the village of Bhalej because of supernatural occurrences associated with it. A 25-year-old man named Firoz Thakor was involved in an incident that became a talking point. Firoz was said to have been possessed by an evil force while singing a Himesh Reshammiya song one evening. Firoz became agitated and isolated, according to his elder brother, and only returned to normalcy after seeking the advice of a priest.

The Influence of Lyrics
The report also included Isamiya Master, a retired schoolteacher from Thakor Mohalla, who spoke about several cases in which people allegedly became possessed as a result of the song. He explained that the lyrics to “Jhalak Dikhla Ja,” specifically the words “Aaja Aaja,” were thought to summon ghosts. As a result, the song was banned in the village.