MUMBAI: Upcoming dramatic thriller '31st October', starring Vir Das and Soha Ali Khan in the main leads, marks the comeback of legendary singer Padma Bhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.

The Padma Bhushan awardee, who has made a comeback after more than two decades has crooned the number 'Maula' in the film.

The number has been composed by Vijay Verma and penned by Moazzam Azm.

Ustad Mustafa Khan, who has trained notable singers like Asha Bhosle, Geet Dutt, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Alisha Chinoy and A.R. Rahman has paid tribute to the almighty and humanity through this melodious number.

He says, "The song is dedicated to God and humanity. I was so touched by the film’s subject that I decided to sing the track. It’s my tribute to those who lost their lives in 1984.”

Writer-producer of the movie Harry Sachdeva says, “When we shared the subject of '31st October' with Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, he felt the sensitivity of the subject and as a tribute to many who lost their lives in 1984, also agreed to sing a song for the film.”

The film is set to release on 7 October 2016.