Some musical partnerships feel inevitable the moment they are announced. One such announcement arrived this morning: composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya will create the music for Veer Pahariya’s upcoming action thriller Naam: To Live Is War. The news, reported exclusively by Bollywood Hungama, also marks a reunion 16 years in the making between Reshammiya and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.
For Himesh fans, this is more than just another signing. It brings together a composer who defined an era of Bollywood melody with a Bhatt, a name that has shaped Hindi cinema’s musical identity for four decades.
A reunion 16 years in the making
Reshammiya and Bhatt go back further than many realise. Himesh composed the song Soorat Pe Teri Pyar Aave for Footpath (2003), with Bhatt attached to the film as a writer. Seven years later, Bhatt wrote the story and screenplay of Kajraare (2010), in which Himesh played the lead and composed and sang every song.
Despite the long gap since their last collaboration, the mutual respect never faded. After the release of Himesh’s 2014 mystery thriller The Xpose, Bhatt personally called to congratulate him. Himesh later said the call was an emotional moment for him, and that Bhatt’s praise meant a great deal.
According to the report, the makers of Naam: To Live Is War felt Himesh would be the right choice to do musical justice to the film’s intense subject and theme. He was reportedly impressed by the plot and the passion of the team, and came on board readily. He was also excited about collaborating with Bhatt after such a long time.
What is Naam: To Live Is War?
Presented by Mahesh Bhatt under Utsav Entertainment and Productions, the film is directed by Sidhaant Sachdev and produced by Utsav Upadhyay and Riddhi Chawda, with Alphaneon Studioz as the studio partner. Announced in June, it is being positioned as one of the most awaited Hindi films of 2027.
Veer Pahariya plays the protagonist, an angry young man with grey shades. Opposite him, Varun Sharma of Fukrey fame takes on a fierce antagonist, the first negative role of his career. The leading lady is yet to be unveiled, and the plot remains under wraps, though the makers describe the film as an intense, theatrical romantic action thriller.
Just last week, the cast grew further, with Prashant Narayanan, Vijayant Kohli and Shefali Bagga joining the ensemble. It is worth noting what the film is not: despite its title, it is not a remake of Bhatt’s 1986 blockbuster Naam. The new film runs on an original script by Sidhaanth Sachdev, Suhrita Das and Shweta Bothra, written under Bhatt’s creative supervision.
Why Himesh fits the film’s world
Music is not an add-on in this project. The love story that runs through the film will be propelled by melodious music, and the makers were clear that they needed a composer who could match the film’s emotional scale. That is precisely Himesh’s home ground: grand romantic melodies built around strong hooks.
The business side underlines the confidence. The music rights of the film have been acquired by Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, the composer’s own music label, the same setup he has used for his recent slate.
Himesh is on a roll
This signing lands in the middle of a packed phase for the composer. Beyond Naam, his pipeline includes Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer Gunmaaster G9, Anil Sharma’s Arjun Naga and Vikram Bhatt’s horror film 1920: Cold Winter. It is a reminder that Himesh’s second wind as a composer is no longer a comeback story. It is the current state of play.
Veer Pahariya’s third outing
For Veer, Naam is his third film. He debuted with the Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan co-starrer Sky Force (2025) and followed it with the romantic comedy Prem Keetanu (2026). A gritty, Bhatt-presented action thriller marks a sharp turn from both, and the music is clearly meant to be a big part of the bet.
FAQs
Who is composing the music for Naam: To Live Is War?
Himesh Reshammiya. The news was first reported exclusively by Bollywood Hungama.
Is the film a remake of the 1986 film Naam?
No. It is based on an original script. The title draws inspiration from Mahesh Bhatt’s 1986 blockbuster, but the story is entirely new.
Who are the lead actors?
Veer Pahariya plays the protagonist, an angry young man with grey shades, while Varun Sharma plays the antagonist in his first negative role. The female lead has not been announced yet.
When is the film releasing?
The film is being positioned as one of the most awaited releases of 2027. A release date has not been announced yet.
When did Himesh Reshammiya and Mahesh Bhatt last work together?
On Kajraare in 2010. Naam: To Live Is War reunites them after 16 years.
If the melodies land the way the casting has, 2027’s music charts may get their first talking point well before the film arrives. We will keep you posted as more details emerge.
