Euphoria pays tribute to Guru Dutt with a cover of his iconic song from Pyaasa, watch video

The band Euphoria just released a cover of the song “Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye” from Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa, and the video is a heartfelt throwback to the underlying story behind the song. Palash Sen takes the place of Dutt and plays the role of the detached man, who has lost all hope and aspirations.

While fans would have hoped for a new song from the iconic band, this tribute is being appreciated as it gives them the chance to listen to the band after a gap of several months. As mentioned before, Palash takes centre stage as he walks around a home that houses a broken family arguing over material possessions. The video highlights the elder generation being coerced to give away their belongings, while the youngest of the household remains unaware of the state of his family and hence is the only one who is content. Palash brings to life the beautiful lyrics penned by Sahir Ludhianvi, as the band tries to do justice to the original composition.

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Sung originally by Mohammed Rafi, “Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye” portrays a disillusioned individual who does not feel any connection with the world he inhabits. Palash Sen, on the other hand, is in a situation which depicts the aftermath of his death and how his legacy and estate are reduced to numbers and divided among those who remain. While it is not feasible to be able to match the vocals of Rafi, Palash does a bang-up job and delivers a fitting tribute to the song, the singer, and the actor.

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Initially an English rock band, the members of Euphoria decided that they would bring Western musical practices to Hindi and Punjabi lyrics to create an experience unlike any other. Their debut album Dhoom was a movement in itself and helped pave the way for all independent Indian artistes that came after them.