SRK to Rope in Akon for KKR’s New Anthem

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan has decided to bring in singing sensation Akon for the new anthem of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the next season of Indian Premiere League (IPL). The actor is thinking of changing the team’s anthem and wants R&B singer Akon to sing it.

The anthem ‘Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re’ was initially sung by Vishal Dhadlani and composed by Vishal-Shekhar. Speaking to a daily, Vishal said, "It will be a newer version of Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re." The song was also penned along with filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh.

"The anthem is all about celebrations after a long wait of five years. It`s about victory which was finally witnessed," Vishal added. Vishal also reveals that since it is a Kolkata team, the song will reflect the “fun-filled Bengali culture.”

So is Akon going to be crooning the new anthem? "I am still not sure of any such development. I am in constant touch with Akon and so is SRK. Nothing has been finalized yet," said Vishal.

Akon, who was roped in for SRK’s movie ‘RA.One,’ had sung two songs in the film. ‘Chammak Chhallo’ and ‘Criminal’ both had Hindi lyrics and Akon pulled it off with élan. Now, if he is roped in for KKR’s new anthem, it would be interesting to see the Senegalese American singer crooning Bangla lyrics!