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EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan’s CLOSE FRIEND Iulia Vantur opens up on SELFISH and why the song is so SPECIAL
In an exclusive interview with us, Iulia Vantur tells us why she has sung the song Selfish from Race 3, the meaning behind Salman’s lyrics and why she loves it so much.
Romantic melody Selfish, from Remo D Souza’s Race 3, released yesterday. The song has been written by Salman Khan and sung by Atif Aslam and Salman’s rumoured girlfriend, Romanian singer, Iulia Vantur, leading to speculation that she got to sing it because the superstar recommended her. Selfish which has been picturised on Jacqueline Fernandez with Salman and Bobby Deol. The song has been climbing the music charts steadily. Iulia tells us why she has sung the song, the meaning behind Salman’s lyrics and why she loves it so much.
Talking about her first reaction when she heard the lyrics, Iulia tells us, “It was love at first hearing - and became our most favourite song. We were jamming one day, and the music director Vishal Mishra was playing his guitar when this beautiful melody was created. The lyrics became an instant hit between all our friends, everyone started humming them and it worked very well for a situation in the movie. Like that the song entered Race3 and Vishal asked me to record the female part. Later on Atif crooned the song in his wonderful voice. I feel really blessed that I’m a part of the song. It is very dear to my heart and I hope the audience will connect to it too.” 
Iulia says it was Salman who came up with the idea of the Selfish song and the lyrics behind it. “It was Salman who came up with the thought we should be selfish at least once – as the lyrics go, ‘Ik baar baby selfish ho ke jio naa’. I was surprised because as children we have been taught that love is selfless and that we should offer love without expecting anything in return. But his thought was new in approach. To at least once think of yourself, can be a good advice for the givers, especially mothers and Indian women. They are always there for everyone, taking care of everything - from their kids, husbands, families, friends, colleagues, to their house and work. In the process they often forget to think of themselves. So this song is a reminder that at least once we should take a moment to think about ourselves - not in a literally selfish way but to recharge ourselves so we get more resources to share with others.”
For Iulia Selfish is very special to her already. “I was there when the song was created so it grew in me - it’s a part of me already. I love the melody - Vishal’s sensibility can be felt there, I like the message, which is different and special. You ask someone to think of himself/herself only if you really care very much about the person and want the betterment of that person. It’s a song you sing for someone you love.”
Iulia adds that singing with an acclaimed singer like Atif Aslam didn’t make her nervous at all. “Atif is one of the best singers of today - his voice fills out any melody and makes it sound so beautiful. He is a much-loved artist so I’m happy I had the chance to sing along with him. We were supposed to sing few songs together earlier, but it happened only now. I really believe everything happens when the time is right and this is for sure the best song we could have sung together. I was very happy to hear Atif will sing the song. I’m grateful to the Race 3 team for giving me the opportunity to sing Selfish. God loves me for sure!”
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