Lyricist Irfan Siddiqui says, ‘Sheer Khurma is what we hav e traditionally every year on Eid and of course biryani’!

Born and raised in Mumbai, lyricist #IrfanSiddiqui always used to write poetry when he was in college. It was this flair for writing that got him into pursuing a career in the industry, where he met the popular composer duo Salim–Sulaiman and started a new journey. And, since then there have been no looking back for the screenwriter and lyricist. He is happy with how even their latest collaboration #JazaakAllah is working out.

On the occasion of Eid Irfan shares his plans with us. He says,” It will be a very low key celebration same as it was last year. Mosques are shut so we will pray at home. The celebration will be subtle. The virus is still here, and we all have to take precaution. We can’t take this easily.” Speaking about the Eid menu Irfan says,”Sheer Khurma is what we have traditionally every year on Eid and of course biryani.” And one thing which Irfan will miss deeply is the special Eid gesture of hug as he adds,”

The Hugs! We say Eid Mubarak with a hug. That’s one thing I will miss terribly this year again. Social distancing is something which is kind of a permanent habit for all of us.” Irfan’s latest song Jazaak Allah is sung by Javed Ali and Salim Merchant. “I’m honoured that Salim has sung four songs of mine Aashiyana from Fashion, Ali Maula from Kurbaan, Oh Jaaniya from Wedding Pullav and the Teen Patti title track. Apart from this, Jazaak Allah is our third joint offering on Eid. We’ve previously done Allahu Akbar and Astagfirullah… This is the first time I have worked with the much talented Javed Ali and must say I am thrilled. He is extremely talented and cooperative,” he says.