Boomers and millennials might roll their eyes, but hear me out: Loveyapa Ho Gaya, the track from Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s upcoming film Loveyapa, is the love anthem for this Valentine’s Day.
Loveyapa will be released on 7 February this year. Advait Chandan, who helmed ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is directing the project. The film is produced by Phantom Studios and AGS Entertainment.
On 3 January, the makers dropped the first track of the film, Loveyapa Ho Gaya, by Nakash Aziz and Madhubanti Bagchi.
The lyrics by Raqueeb Alam might initially hit you as cringe with rhymes like loveyapa, bhajiyapa, situationyapa, but here’s the catch: this song is a sneaky earworm. It grows on you, refusing to leave your playlist.
And, one cannot deny that the beats are certainly catchy.
It’s that guilty pleasure track we all secretly need. The one blasting at your house party or pulling you onto the dance floor after a couple of shots.
Loveyapa Ho Gaya can easily be described as an absolutely chaotic fun track.
Now, if you’re a die-hard Swanand Kirkire or Mohammed Rafi fan, you might roll your eyes and label it “senseless.” But hear me out—Loveyapa Ho Gaya mirrors the unfiltered energy of today’s dating culture.
It captures the quirky, meme-worthy, swipe-right energy of Gen Z romance, delivering it in a rhythm you can’t help but move to.
From navigating the maze of situationships to oversharing every relationship milestone on social media, modern romance is a rollercoaster. Add to that the obsession with endless late-night calls and, of course, the hilarious irony of having someone labelled as a “brother” or “sister” only for it to spiral into an affair.
Ah, Gen Z love lives—a plot twist in every chapter. And, the song simply captures it all.
The hook—LOVE yapa yapa—followed by the music is arguably the highlight of the song. And, Khan’s expressions make it a treat to watch.
The track makes, at least me, want to shake a leg.
Element of surprise
The biggest surprise in Loveyapa Ho Gaya, without a doubt, is Khushi Kapoor.
After The Archies (2023), my expectations from her were practically buried six feet under—I’d written her off entirely.
But in this song alone, she serves up more expressions than her entire The Archies screen time, plus an extra 50 per cent for good measure. Here’s hoping she keeps the streak alive in the film. (Fingers crossed!)
On the other hand, Junaid Khan continues his winning streak. After his stellar performance in Maharaj (2024), he switches gears from his calm, composed persona to embody a chaotic, fun-loving Gen Z lover boy. His willingness to experiment with roles is refreshing, and honestly, I’m here for it.
What also elevates the song, though, is the on-screen chemistry between Kapoor and Khan, paired with the incredibly creative production design. From the stylish, Gen Z-coded outfits to the vibrant sets, the visuals are as engaging as the music.
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Happy beats, no deep meanings
“Humare zamane ke gaane hi alag the…”
This is what we Gen Zs have heard on loop from boomers and millennials.
But the truth is that today’s music isn’t out to replace or compete with Kishore Kumar or Mohammed Rafi classics. They inspire musicians and are evergreen.
That said, as cultures evolve, so does music.
While today’s music has gems like Ishq Hai from season 3 of the Netflix show Mismatched and Ve Haaniyaan, which strikes an emotional chord, not every moment in life calls for deep reflections or tearful nostalgia. And, not every song has to inspire epiphanies.
Sometimes, you just need beats that bring everyone to the dance floor.
Music isn’t meant to be boxed in.
Retro marvels like Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar or Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe continue to captivate Gen Z hearts. But this same audience unapologetically grooves to peppy, foot-tapping tracks that add a little chaos to the playlist.
Tracks like Loveyapa Ho Gaya fall perfectly into this zone—much like the evergreen Jawani Janeman or Ding Dong Ding or Mehbooba Mehbooba.
Views are personal.
(Edited by Aamaan Alam Khan)
Also the visualization is bad like some Disney old movie
Alright even gen z will roll their eyes at this
Please spare us Ms. Triya Gulati.
Ms. Gulati and Ms. Ratan Priya seem to live in an alternate universe.