Singer-composer Arian Romal and actress-lyricist Tia Bajpai are celebrating a phenomenal milestone as their latest music video, Number 1, has crossed 10 million views within just 24 hours of its release. The song also climbed to the No. 2 spot on YouTube’s trending chart, making it one of the biggest independent music releases of the year while surpassing the opening-day view counts of global stars like Justin Bieber, Drake and Bad Bunny.
Did you know? While audiences are admiring the song’s grand visuals, one of its most memorable behind-the-scenes moments involved a real-life challenge. During the Dubai shoot, the Ferrari being used as a production car got stuck in the desert sand, forcing nearly nine crew members to push the luxury sports car out so filming could continue for the next sequence. In a rare move, Arian Romal used his own Ferrari and even his private wardrobe for the music video, making it one of the few productions where a personal Ferrari was extensively used as a production vehicle instead of being brought in solely as a display prop. The incident has now become one of the most talked-about stories from the making of Number 1.
The track is a landmark project for Tia Bajpai, who not only stars in her first-ever music video as a lead actress but also showcases her songwriting skills by penning the lyrics. Widely known as Bollywood’s “Horror Queen,” Tia has impressed audiences with a completely new avatar, earning praise for both her performance and creative contribution.
The release is equally significant for Arian Romal, as it marks his return to Hindi music after a seven-year hiatus. Number 1 serves as the first release from his upcoming multilingual album, International Daddy, which promises to blend multiple languages and musical styles for a global audience.
