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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Soundtrack album by
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Released16 June 2006
Recorded2005–2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length42:07
Language
  • Hindi
  • English
LabelSony BMG
ProducerShankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
(2005) 		Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
(2006) 		Don – The Chase Begins Again
(2006)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is the soundtrack album to the 2006 film of the same name directed by Karan Johar and produced by Dharma Productions starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherji, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The album featured musical score and soundtrack composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar.

The album was released under the Sony BMG record label on 16 June 2006, that preceded with an overseas release four days prior. It received positive response from critics and audiences and became the second-highest selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year, alongside winning numerous accolades.

Background

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The original score and soundtrack were composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy who previously associated with Johar on his production Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and thereby replacing Jatin–Lalit, who had composed for Johar's previous directorials.[1] The trio composed the soundtrack in Goa and recorded at his own studios in Mumbai. The title track is a melodramatic emotional ballad featuring a sad version, both rendered by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik.[1] The trio also composed a trance version of the title track, which was something unusual in Hindi films.[1] He further borrowed the opening tune for "Tumhi Dekho Naa" which also sung by Nigam and Yagnik.[1]

"Mitwa" is a Sufi rock ballad number, which marked the debut of Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali into the Hindi film music scene. When the trio composed the song in Goa, they wanted an exotic voice for the vocals. Shankar Mahadevan had listened to Amanat Ali's "Ankhon Ke Sagar" on radio and impressed with his vocals. He then contacted his friend from the radio station, to gather information about the singer, and eventually approached him for recording it.[2] A remix version of the song is titled "Mitwa – Revisited".[1] The trio also composed two club numbers: "Where's The Party Tonight?" by Shaan, Vasundhara Das, Loy and Mahadevan, and "Rock 'N' Roll Soniye", a 1960s rock and roll number, sung by Mahadevan, Shaan and Mahalakshmi Iyer.[1][3] Since the genre of the soundtrack was similar to Kal Ho Naa Ho, the trio ensured not to make the album sound repetitive.[3]

Release

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In March 2006, it was reported that Sony BMG had acquired the distribution of the film's soundtrack, for a price of ₹8 crore (US$960,000).[4] The album was launched first at United Kingdom on 12 June 2006, for the overseas distribution, with Johar, Khan and his wife Gauri.[5] The album was officially launched in India on 16 June 2006.[5] The release coincided with a grand music launch at the 7th IIFA Awards in Dubai.[5]

Reception

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Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama dismissed the initial negative reaction and hype around the album and described it as "yet another fine product from the team that delivers the kind of path-breaking music expected from it."[6] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com called the album "a treat for the melody-starved."[7] S Sahaya Ranjit of India Today called the album "a good mix. Enjoy the unpredictability of the trio."[8] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog added, " Karan may have taken the success of KHNH’s music a bit too seriously and has unfairly (to SEL, i.e.,) used it as a model for KANK".[9]

The album opened at #1 and retained the top position in the music charts for 10 straight weeks, despite facing tough competition from musical hits like Gangster: A Love Story, Fanaa and Krrish.[10] According to the figures from Box Office India, the album sold over 1,900,000 copies in India making it the second best-selling album of the year, marginally behind Dhoom 2.[11] It has been listed as one of the best Bollywood soundtracks.[12][13]

Track listing

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No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna"Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik08:07
2."Mitwa"Shafqat Amanat Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, Caralisa Monteiro06:24
3."Where's The Party Tonight?"Vasundhara Das, Shaan, Joi Barua, Carnatic Vocals by Shankar Mahadevan06:21
4."Mitwa" (Revisited)Shafqat Amanat Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, Caralisa Monteiro05:35
5."Tumhi Dekho Naa"Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik05:50
6."Rock 'N' Roll Soniye"Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan05:44
7."Farewell Trance"Caralisa Monteiro, Shweta Pandit05:47
8."Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (Sad Version)Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik02:06
Total length:42:07

Awards and nominations

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Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Bollywood Movie Awards 26 May 2007 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Won [14]
Best Male Playback Singer Sonu Nigam for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Won
Best Costume Designer Manish Malhotra Won
Filmfare Awards 17 February 2007 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated [15]
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Best Background Score Nominated
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Javed Akhtar for "Mitwa" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Sonu Nigam for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Global Indian Film Awards 7–9 December 2006 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated [17]
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Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali for Mitwa" Nominated
Sonu Nigam for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Won
International Indian Film Academy Awards 7–9 June 2007 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated [19]
[20]
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Sonu Nigam for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Screen Awards 6 January 2007 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated [21]
[22]
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Mitwa" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Mitwa" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Tumhi Dekho Naa" Nominated
Zee Cine Awards 1 April 2007 Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated [23]
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Best Background Score Nominated
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Mitwa" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali for "Mitwa" Nominated
Sonu Nigam for "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Alka Yagnik for "Tumhi Dekho Naa" Won
Vasundhara Das for "Where's The Party Tonight?" Nominated
Best Track of the Year "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" Nominated
Best Song Recording Abhay Rumde, Shantanu Mukherjee Nominated [25]
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Notes

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  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  2. ^ "The voice behind Mitwa in KANK". Bollywood Hungama. 19 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  3. ^ a b Bhattacharya, Sumit (10 August 2006). "'Karan Johar likes his English hooks'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Sony acquires rights of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna for Rs. 8 crores?". Bollywood Hungama. 20 March 2006. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' music launch at I.I.F.A". Bollywood Hungama. 9 June 2006. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  6. ^ Tuteja, Joginder (13 June 2006). "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna : Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 29 June 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  7. ^ Verma, Sukanya (21 June 2006). "Great tunes from KANK". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2006. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  8. ^ Ranjit, S Sahaya (31 July 2006). "Music review: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  9. ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (12 June 2006). "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Top Ten albums of the week". Bollywood Hungama. 1 September 2006. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2011.[dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Music Hits 2000-2009". Box Office India. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  12. ^ "Best Bollywood music albums!". Radio Mirchi. 30 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  13. ^ Hajimirsadeghi, Ashley (29 April 2023). "Best 2000s Bollywood Movie Soundtracks, Ranked". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
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  15. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (8 February 2007). "Nominations for the 52nd Filmfare Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 10 February 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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  17. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (27 October 2006). "Global Indian Film Awards 2006 Nomination List". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  18. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (10 December 2006). "G.I.F.A. Awards 2006: List of winners". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  19. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (4 April 2007). "Nominees for IIFA Awards 2007". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 6 January 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  20. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (10 June 2007). "IIFA Awards 2007 winners". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  21. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (26 December 2006). "Nominations for the 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  22. ^ IndiaFM News Bureau (7 January 2007). "Winners: 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 January 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  23. ^ "The 10th Zee Cine Awards 2007 Viewers' Choice Nominations". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Winners of the Zee Cine Awards 2007". Sify. Archived from the original on 30 June 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  25. ^ "The 10th Zee Cine Awards 2007 Jury's Choice Nominations". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  26. ^ "The 10th Zee Cine Awards 2007 Winners". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
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