McDonald's And MTV India Team Up For 'i'm lovin' it Live' To Release New Guru Randhawa And Nikhita Gandhi Duet

McDonald’s India – North and East along with MTV India, country’s leading youth entertainment brand from Viacom18, known for immersive and innovative content, is all set to release the second episode of McDonald’s i’m lovin’ it Live. The episode will feature one of India’s most celebrated Punjabi singer-composer Guru Randhawa and playback singer Nikhita Gandhi. The two music marvels have come together to present a chilled-out, uplifting, groovy duet, inspired by Guru’s memory of his school crush. The song titled ‘Illusion’ is written and composed by Guru. The episode will air on April 21 at 7pm on MTV.

McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live with MTV’s upcoming stellar artist collaborations will include Armaan Malik with OAFF, Arjun Kanungo with Gravity, and Srushti Tawade.

Get ready to groove to the beats of Guru Randhawa, one of India’s most favourite Punjabi singer, songwriter and composer with his latest song “Illusion”, specially written and composed for McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live with MTV. The lyrics narrate Guru’s heartfelt recollection of his school crush where he imagines a hypothetical conversation, he could never have with her, and composed in trademark Guru-style feel-good, vibe with a perfect upbeat tempo, in a duet with Nikhita Gandhi. Produced by the legendary Sanjoy Deb, the music is a masterpiece that showcases Guru's exceptional talent as a musician. So, get ready to plug in your headphones, turn up the volume, and get lost in the magic of this new release.

The singer-duo will feature in the upcoming episode of McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live with MTV, a show that is all about creating feel-good moments for McDonald's fans by connecting with them through the universal language of music. Fans can look forward to a fun-filled ride with Guru and Nikhita, as they engage in playful conversations, amusing games, and reveal some of the intimate facts about their lives. The show promises to be an unforgettable experience for duo’s fans giving them a glimpse into Guru’s memory that inspired the lyrics, the making of the duet and their journey that led to its creation. So, mark your calendars and get ready to join Guru Randhawa and Nikhita Gandhi in an evening of music, entertainment, and feel-good moments.

Talking about McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live and the second episode, Anant Agarwal, Vice Chairman, McDonald’s India – North and East, said, “Both Guru and Nikhita are super talented and gifted singers and we are excited to have them in McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live. Their track is a perfect reflection of the vibe that Gen Z craves for, and the episode promises to be an exciting journey for fans to get to know the artists on a more personal level. We're thrilled to bring together such talented artists to create a show that celebrates the universal language of music, and feel-good experiences for McDonald’s fans.” 

Sharing his excitement about McDonald’s i'm lovin’ it Live and his new song, Guru Randhawa, said, “The very first thought that struck my mind after hearing about this was - Let's do it! It was an instant yes for this exceptional collaboration, and I didn’t give it a second thought. I am extremely happy to be a part of this with my dear friend Nikhita. The track that we have worked on together - Illusion is a wonderful Punjabi post-house record, the first of its kind. So excited for the world to hear it!”

Talking about her experience with Guru on the show, Nikhita Gandhi shared, ‘I’m elated to be working with Guru on this eclectic Punjabi track on i’m lovin’ it Live. As someone who enjoys singing English pop and jazz stuff apart from Bollywood, I was so excited to get on board with this record and fuse Guru’s classic banger Punjabi tunes to my western influences! He’s so much fun to be around and it’s weird that we only met after Naach Meri Rani on a flight back from LA. We finally got something to jam on together and i’m lovin’ it.”

Speaking on the initiative, Merrill Sequeira, Programming Head, MTV Beats, said, “i’m lovin’ it Live is a one-of-its-kind creative concept that synergizes diverse musical influences and cultural nuances in an unprecedented way. We are happy to partner with McDonald’s India to create this unique musical experience that will see India’s finest musicians collaborate to create melodious compositions.”

Anshul Ailawadi, Business Head, Youth, Music and English Entertainment Cluster, Viacom18 said. “We are happy to see the concept and the show coming to life for viewers and music lovers. The genre-defying collaborations will be an unprecedented listening experience for fans who love discovering new music.”

i'm lovin’ it Live, McDonald’s flagship music IP, is brought to India by McDonald’s India – North and East along with MTV India with an aim to create feel-good moments for McDonald’s fans, connecting with them through their passion for music. McDonald’s India – North and East unveiled i'm lovin’ it Live on December 14, 2022 at a glittering event in New Delhi. The event was followed by a high-octane concert and featured electrifying performances by the sensational Harrdy Sandhu, Aastha Gill, and Shalmali Kholgade. The season’s first episode featuring Prateek Kuhad and Lisa Mishra aired on April 14 on MTV.

Fans can catch the show every Friday on MTV, and the social media handles of McDonald's India - North and East and MTV. The unique compositions from the show can be streamed exclusively on Spotify. Along with melodious music, each episode will feature never seen side of the participating artists, indulging in fun games and sharing their heartfelt memories behind the composition.