Writer, lyricist, actor and composer Swanand Kirkire is set to reunite with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani for the latter's upcoming series debut Pritam and Pedro. Swanand has previously worked with Rajkumar for Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), 3 Idiots (2009), PK (2014) and Dunki (2023).
For Pritam and Pedro, Swanand has penned a retro-inspired song which has been sung by Shreya Ghoshal, composed by Shantanu Moitra, and is picturised on Mona Singh, who plays a pivotal role in the series.
Speaking about reuniting with Rajkumar and the experience of writing the song, Swanand said, "Every time I collaborate with Raju sir, it feels less like a professional assignment and more like returning to a creative home. We have shared a journey that spans some of the most important films of my life, and what I cherish most about working with him is that he always approaches storytelling with honesty, warmth, and tremendous emotional intelligence. Whether it was Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, or more recently Dunki, the process has always been deeply enriching because the stories are rooted in humanity."
He added, "When he spoke to me about Pritam and Pedro, I was instantly intrigued because it exists in a very contemporary world driven by technology, cybercrime, and modern anxieties. Yet within that world, there was space for a song that could evoke nostalgia and timeless emotions. That contrast excited me immensely. The challenge was to write something that felt like it belonged to a classic era while still serving the emotional journey of today's audience."
Created and produced by Rajkumar Hirani, Pritam and Pedro is a cybercrime chase-drama with a story and screenplay crafted by Rajkumar, Abhijat Joshi, and Suyash Trivedi. The series is directed by filmmaker Avinash Arun, known. It stars Arshad Warsi, Vikrant Massey, Boman Irani, Mona Singh, and also marks the acting debut of Rajkumar’s son, Vir Hirani.
