Item numbers often face backlash for objectifying women and promoting harmful stereotypes. But director Amar Kaushik, whose latest film Stree 2 features the item number Aaj Ki Raat, believes these numbers can be a powerful tool to convey a film's message and advance the narrative.

Stree 2', featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has become a commercial success, nearing Rs 700 crore worldwide. Director Amar Kaushik discussed integrating feminist themes into the song 'Aaj Ki Raat'.

Stree 2 director Amar Kaushik believes it’s possible to deliver a “masala film with an item song” while maintaining thoughtful content in the lyrics.