From Bollywood to the Grammys: Arijit Singh’s ‘Phir Se’ from Dhurandhar: The Revenge Enters Grammy Consideration

When a Bollywood Song Reaches for a Global Stage

A song can become popular because of its melody, its lyrics, or the emotions it creates. But sometimes, a song attracts attention for another reason: the possibility of reaching an international audience through one of the world's best-known music awards.

That is the story behind ‘Phir Se’, sung by Arijit Singh for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. On October 13, 2026, the singer shared that the song had been submitted for Grammy consideration in the category of Best Song Written for Visual Media. The announcement brought fresh attention to the music of the film and its journey beyond Indian cinema.

The news is exciting, but there is an important detail to understand. The song has entered the consideration process; it has not been officially nominated for a Grammy Award. So, what does this development actually mean, and why are people talking about it?

What Is the Story Behind ‘Phir Se’?

‘Phir Se’ is part of the soundtrack of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh. The film’s music was composed by Shashwat Sachdev, with lyrics credited to Irshad Kamil and Kumaar.

The song appears towards the conclusion of the film, accompanying an important part of the story. Music in a film can do more than entertain an audience. It can help communicate a character's emotions, make a scene more memorable, and give viewers something to carry with them after the film ends.

That connection between music and storytelling is especially relevant to the Grammy category in which ‘Phir Se’ has been submitted: Best Song Written for Visual Media.

Arijit Singh announced the development through an Instagram post, thanking listeners for their support. The announcement has put the song in the spotlight again, this time in the context of an international music-awards process

What Does Grammy Consideration Actually Mean?

This is the most important part of the story.

When a song is submitted for Grammy consideration, it is being put forward for review within the awards process. The entry must meet the relevant eligibility requirements and go through the required stages before it can become an official nominee.

According to the Recording Academy, eligible entries are screened and then considered through voting by its voting members. The first round of voting determines the nominees, while a later round determines the winners.

Here is the difference in simple terms:

• Submitted for consideration: The song has been entered into the awards process.

• Officially nominated: The song has been selected as one of the nominees in its category.

• Grammy winner: The song has won after the final voting process.

These stages are different, and the distinction matters. While ‘Phir Se’ being submitted for consideration is a newsworthy development, it would be inaccurate to say that the song has already received a Grammy nomination or won an award.

For readers following the story, the next important milestone is the announcement of the official nominees.

‘Phir Se’ Is Part of a Bigger Grammy Consideration Campaign

The attention is not limited to one song. T-Series and B62 Studios have also put forward the Dhurandhar: The Revenge soundtrack and other tracks for consideration in multiple Grammy categories.

According to Cinema Express, the reported submissions include:

• ‘Phir Se’ - Best Song Written for Visual Media

• ‘Aari Aari’ - Best Asian Pop Music Performance

• ‘Jaan Se Guzarte Hain’ and ‘Kanhaiyya’ - Best Global Music Performance

• ‘Jaiye Sajana’ - Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

• ‘Destiny - Mann Atkeya’ - Best Rap Performance

• ‘Vaari Jaavan’ -  Best Dance/Electronic Recording

• ‘Hum Pyaar Karne Wale’ -  Best Remixed Recording

The soundtrack album has also been submitted in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media category. These entries represent a broader effort to bring different parts of the film's music to the attention of Grammy voters.

The list is also a reminder that film music can cover several musical styles. A soundtrack may include emotional songs, energetic tracks, rap, electronic production, and music influenced by different traditions. Each entry is considered under the rules of its respective category.

However, submitting multiple songs does not guarantee that any of them will become nominees.

Why Is This News Getting Attention?

There are three main reasons this development is attracting interest.

First, Arijit Singh has a huge audience. His involvement naturally brings attention from listeners who follow his music and want to know what happens next.

Second, it connects Indian film music with an international awards platform. Many Indian listeners are curious about how music created for Indian films is received beyond the domestic market. A Grammy consideration campaign gives audiences a reason to follow that journey.

Third, the story is still developing. Readers are not just looking back at a completed event. They are watching to see whether the submitted entries progress to the official nomination stage. That uncertainty makes the next announcement important.

At the same time, international recognition should not be treated as the only measure of a song's value. Music can matter to listeners because of its emotions, creativity, cultural connections, or place in a film, regardless of whether it receives an award.

What Happens Next?

The Grammy process continues through eligibility screening and voting. The Recording Academy's published schedule for the 2027 Grammy Awards lists the first round of voting from October 12 to October 22, 2026, with the nominees scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026. The 2027 Grammy Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 7, 2027.

Those dates provide the timeline for readers following the story. However, the announcement of the nomination list will determine whether ‘Phir Se’ progresses to the next stage.

Until then, the accurate way to describe the development is that the song has been submitted for Grammy consideration.

The Bigger Picture: A Song, a Film, and an International Opportunity

The story of ‘Phir Se’ is about more than a single announcement. It brings together a popular Indian singer, a film soundtrack, the creative work behind a song, and an international awards process.

For the artists and music teams involved, consideration offers an opportunity to put their work before Grammy voters. For listeners, it is a chance to follow how a song from Indian cinema moves through a global music-awards system.

Whether ‘Phir Se’ eventually becomes an official nominee remains to be seen. What is clear at this stage is that its Grammy consideration has created a new chapter in the conversation around Dhurandhar: The Revenge and its music.

At Digital Dopamine, we will continue exploring the entertainment news, music milestones, and industry developments that give audiences something new to discuss. For now, the next milestone is the official Grammy nominations announcement - not a confirmed nomination or win.

Will ‘Phir Se’ make it to the final nominee list? Share your thoughts in the comments.