Despite spending decades in the industry, veteran classical singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan never fails to tug at the heartstrings as he becomes almost child-like when talking about his uncle, mentor Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

Having recently rendered his latest track, Dhadkane, the singer traces the origins of the tune to 24 years ago. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, he informs, had rendered the work of an Italian singer, and it was his rehashed version that stayed with him for over two decades. Using that composition, he penned the lyrics to this track last year, with cousin Jaaved Ali.