Even as the debate over Bollywood classics being recreated by new-age composers continues, National Award winner Monali Thakur has revisited Paani Paani Re from Maachis (1996). Picturised on Tabu, the gem saw two legends — Lata Mangeshkar and Gulzar — spin their magic to the tune of then-upcoming music composer Vishal Bhardwaj.

Thakur says that it was during a hike in the Alps that she stumbled upon the idea of releasing the song — a personal favourite — as a single. "I was humming this song as I was hiking and suddenly, I wished to give my own rendition to it," narrates the singer, who then initiated a dialogue with the music label for the rights.