A super popular song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani, Malhari, has been reimagined in Marvel’s What If…? Season 3. The latest season of Marvel’s animated show includes a fresh take on the track, set in a totally different context.

Marvel takes on Malhari

Kumail Nanjiani plays Kingo, the Indian superhero and Bollywood star, in the second episode. In a fun one-minute clip, he shows off his moves, dancing alongside background dancers to an energetic tune.

The song "Malhari," first sung by Ranveer Singh in the 2015 film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is all about high-energy celebration. Its remix in What If…? perfectly matched Kingo's playful vibe with the song's lively beat.

Here’s some extra info

Kumail Nanjiani’s animated version of Kingo brings a lively twist to the song, showcasing the character's background and origin story. The second episode is titled “What if…Agatha went to Hollywood?” The voice cast also features Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness, Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark, and James D’Arcy as Jarvis.

In this episode, the plot unfolds with Howard Stark, who played a key role in helping the Allies during World War II, now dreaming of being a director! While working on the first production at Stark Pictures, the charming director becomes smitten with his captivating lead actress, Agatha Harkness. Unbeknownst to her, there’s another super-powered co-star joining the cast…Kingo. Season 3 consists of 8 episodes in total.

On another note, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is hard at work filming his upcoming project, Love and War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in the main roles. The film is set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026.

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