Bandhu 2.0 is a 2026 recreation of "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu", the beloved party anthem from the original Cocktail (2012). Released on 17 June 2026 for Cocktail 2 and composed by Pritam, it reunites the original singers Kavita Seth and Neeraj Shridhar, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil and Amitabh Bhattacharya. "Bandhu" means "friend" or "companion", and the song is a celebration of friendship and togetherness. It bridges the two Cocktail films directly, bringing back one of the franchise's signature tunes. This page gathers the song's credits, meaning and story.
Bandhu 2.0 Romanized Lyrics
Romanized version
[Intro / Verse 1]
Yaara tere sadke ishq sikha
Main toh aayi jag taj ke ishq sikha
Main toh yaara tere sadke ishq sikha
Main toh aayi jag taj ke ishq sikha
[Pre-Chorus]
Jab yaar kare parwah meri
Mujhe kya parwah is duniya ki
Jag mujhpe lagaaye paabandi
Main hoon hi nahi is duniya ki
[Chorus]
Tumhi din chadhe tumhi din dhale
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Every time every minute all the day
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Tumhi din chadhe tumhi din dhale
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
[Verse 2]
Dil ki takhti par hoon likhti
Ishka ishka
Jag kya jaane dil ko mere
Ishka kiska
[Pre-Chorus]
Lag yaar gale le saar meri
Mujhe kya parwah is duniya ki
Tu jeet meri jag haar meri
Main hoon hi nahi is duniya ki
[Chorus]
Tumhi din chadhe tumhi din dhale
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Nahi hosh tu mujhe tham le
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Tumhi din chadhe tumhi din dhale
Tumhi ho bandhu sakha tumhi
Original (Hindi) version
[Intro / Verse 1]
यारा तेरे सदके इश्क़ सिखा
मैं तो आई जग तज के इश्क़ सिखा
मैं तो यारा तेरे सदके इश्क़ सिखा
मैं तो आई जग तज के इश्क़ सिखा
[Pre-Chorus]
जब यार करे परवाह मेरी
मुझे क्या परवाह इस दुनिया की
जग मुझपे लगाए पाबंदी
मैं हूँ ही नहीं इस दुनिया की
[Chorus]
तुम्हीं दिन चढ़े तुम्हीं दिन ढले
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
Every time every minute all the day
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
तुम्हीं दिन चढ़े तुम्हीं दिन ढले
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
[Verse 2]
दिल की तख्ती पर हूँ लिखती
इश्का इश्का
जग क्या जाने दिल को मेरे
इश्का किसका
[Pre-Chorus]
लग यार गले ले सार मेरी
मुझे क्या परवाह इस दुनिया की
तू जीत मेरी जग हार मेरी
मैं हूँ ही नहीं इस दुनिया की
[Chorus]
तुम्हीं दिन चढ़े तुम्हीं दिन ढले
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
नहीं होश तू मुझे थाम ले
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
तुम्हीं दिन चढ़े तुम्हीं दिन ढले
तुम्हीं हो बंधु सखा तुम्हीं
Song Details
- Singer
- Neeraj Shridhar, Kavita Seth
- Composer
- Pritam
- Lyricist
- Amitabh Bhattacharya
- Music
- Pritam
- Genre
- Bollywood
- Category
- Hindi
- Album
- Cocktail 2
- Label
- Universal Music India
- Released
- Jun 17, 2026
- Language
- Hindi
- Views
- 20
▶️ Watch on YouTube
💭 Meaning of "Bandhu 2.0" Song Lyrics
"Bandhu 2.0" is a modern reworking of the much-loved "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu", and while bandhu means "companion", these lyrics make clear the companion is a beloved, not just a friend. It is a song of complete, world-renouncing love, sung from a woman's point of view.
The devotion is absolute. She has "left the world to learn love", and as long as her beloved cares for her, the world's rules and restrictions mean nothing — she no longer belongs to it anyway. The chorus crowns him everything at once: her sunrise and her sunset, her friend and her companion, every minute of every day.
"Tu jeet meri, jag haar meri" — you are my victory, the world my loss — sums it up. Beneath its buoyant melody, Neeraj Shridhar's "Bandhu 2.0" is about a love so total it becomes a person's entire world.
🎬 Behind the song: how "Bandhu 2.0" was made
"Bandhu 2.0" was produced as a recreation by Pritam, who composed the 2012 original. It brings back original singers Kavita Seth and Neeraj Shridhar, with lyrics credited to Irshad Kamil (who wrote the original) and Amitabh Bhattacharya. Released by Universal Music India, it updates the arrangement while keeping the song's celebratory core intact.
🌍 "Bandhu 2.0" — Cultural impact & legacy
Recreating "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" was a clear nostalgia play — the original is one of the most fondly remembered party songs of the 2010s. By keeping Pritam and the original singers, Cocktail 2 ties itself directly to the first film's musical identity, rewarding long-time fans while introducing the anthem to a new audience. Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania and starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, released in cinemas on 19 June 2026.
📖 What is "Bandhu 2.0 Song Lyrics" about?
"Bandhu 2.0" is a recreation of "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu", the much-loved party anthem from the original Cocktail (2012), reworked for Cocktail 2 and released on 17 June 2026. Composed by Pritam, it reunites the original singers Kavita Seth and Neeraj Shridhar, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil and Amitabh Bhattacharya.
It is the most direct musical bridge between the two films — bringing back a song that defined the first Cocktail for a new chapter. Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania and starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, released in cinemas on 19 June 2026.
⭐ Behind the song trivia
- "Bandhu 2.0" is a recreation of "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" from the original Cocktail (2012) — and reunites its original singers, Kavita Seth and Neeraj Shridhar.
- Pritam composed both the 2012 original and the 2026 recreation; the lyrics are credited to Irshad Kamil and Amitabh Bhattacharya.
- "Bandhu" means "friend" or "companion" — the song is a celebration of friendship rather than romance.
❓ Bandhu 2.0 — Frequently asked questions
What is "Bandhu 2.0" about?
Is "Bandhu 2.0" about friendship or love?
What is "Bandhu 2.0" a remake of?
👥 Credits
| Vocals | Neeraj Shridhar, Kavita Seth |
|---|---|
| Composer | Pritam |
| Lyricist | Amitabh Bhattacharya |
| Music Director | Pritam |
| Label | Universal Music India |
📄 Copyright disclaimer
All lyrics, images, and audio/video featured on LyricsSol.com are the intellectual property of their respective copyright owners. We do not claim ownership of any lyrics, music, or related media.
Lyrics are provided solely for educational, reference, and personal use under the doctrine of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended.
If you are the rightful copyright holder and would like any content to be removed or credited differently, please contact us through our Contact Page for prompt action.
Comments 0
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!