‘Tribute To Younger Self’: Adivi Sesh On Including Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast In Dacoit

Actor Adivi Sesh is currently up for the release of his highly-anticipated film, Dacoit. Recently, the makers released a teaser for the upcoming action drama. Apart from the action sequences and gripping storyline, what caught the attention of many was the inclusion of the iconic 90s song Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast from the 1994 film Mohra.

The actor has now opened up about the personal reason behind the creative decision and highlighted why the song was added to evoke nostalgia among fans.

Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast in Dacoit

Including the song in the background score was more of a personal decision for Adivi Sesh as it is closely tied to his childhood as well as earlier memories of performing on stage.

The actor shared that the song was one of his favourites

while growing up in the 90s. He even incorporated it his first dance performance in school.

“Some songs stay with you forever, and Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast is one of those songs for me. Growing up in the 90s, this track was everywhere, and I absolutely loved it. It was actually part of the first dance performance I ever did on a school stage, in a medley of songs, and that moment is still very vivid in my memory,” Adivi Sesh said.

The actor noted that when they were working on Dacoit, he “felt an instinctive pull to bring this song in – not as a gimmick, but as a feeling.”

While working on Dacoit, the actor was keen about recreating that sense of nostalgia. The makers then acquired the rights to the songs.

Adivi Sesh said that using the track in the film was his way of “tipping my hat to that younger version of myself who fell in love with music, performance, and the joy of entertaining people.”

He added, “We made sure to acquire the rights properly because it mattered to me that this homage was done the right way.”

All About Dacoit

Directed by Shaneil Deo, Dacoit features Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap in the lead. Also, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan and Kamakshi Bhaskarla are part of the project.

Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, the story of the film revolves around a convict who is determined to take revenge on his ex-girlfriend after she betrays him. While he makes a plan to trap her, the story eventually turns into a gripping tale of love and vengeance.

Apart from starring in Dacoit, Adivi Sesh has jointly crafted the story and screenplay along with Shaneil Deo.

The film is slated for release on March 19.