Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chak De! India’ song was rejected 7 times, film picked up after the iconic title track was played during 2007 India-Pakistan T20 match

The iconic song \"Chak De! India\" from the 2007 film initially faced seven rejections but ultimately became a beloved sports ...

‘Chak De India song was rejected 7 times, we almost quit film,’ recall composers; say SRK-starrer picked up after track played at India-Pakistan T20 match

Music composers Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant shared the story behind the making of the song 'Chak De India' and how it was rejected seven times.