Sooryavanshi (soundtrack)
| Sooryavanshi | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by | |||||
| Released | 7 November 2021 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 18:30 | ||||
| Language | Hindi | ||||
| Label | T-Series | ||||
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Sooryavanshi is the soundtrack album to the 2021 film of the same name directed by Rohit Shetty, which is the fourth instalment in Shetty's Cop Universe, starring Akshay Kumar in the titular role, alongside Katrina Kaif and featured Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn, reprising their roles from the previous films. The album featured five songs composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Lijo George–DJ Chetas and JAM8 while lyrics are written by Rashmi Virag, Shabbir Ahmed, Anand Bakshi and Bagchi. The album was released through T-Series label on 7 November 2021.
Background
[edit]Sooryavanshi's soundtrack featured five songs.[1] Tanishk Bagchi handled the task for recreating three songs from other films and albums. The only original composition being "Mere Yaaraa", a romantic song picturized on Kumar and Kaif, which was scored by JAM8; the theme song was composed by Lijo George–DJ Chetas.[2]
In late June 2019, it was reported that the song "Tip Tip Barsa Pani" from the film Mohra (1994), which also starred Kumar with Raveena Tandon, would be recreated for this film.[3][4] This was reported when Kumar and Kaif were shooting for that song, which had been choreographed by Farah Khan.[5] The song was recorded by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik, who also did the same for the original song that released in 1994.[6] Viju Shah, the composer of the original song, reacted to this an interview with singer Tushar Joshi for India Today, claiming that he did not feel that the song being recreated, or it sounded very different, but was similar to his version, and noted that the vocals of the original singers were retained making it even closer to the original.[6] He referenced on his song "Aankh Maarey" from Tere Mere Sapne (1996) was recreated for Simmba, with the change in singers.[6] Similarly, in an interaction with RJ Siddharth Kannan, Shetty addressed on the criticism from fans regarding the recreation but also admitted that it would revive interest on the current audiences to watch the original version as well.[7]
Release
[edit]The first song from the film "Aila Aila" was released on 21 October 2021.[8] It is a recreation of the eponymous song composed by Pritam from the film Khatta Meetha (2010), which also starred Kumar.[9] The music video also featured Kumar, along with Singh and Devgn.[9] The second song "Mere Yaaraa" was released on 27 October, with a music video from the film picturized on Kumar and Kaif.[10][11] The song "Najaa" was released as the third single on 3 November;[12] it is a remake of the 2017 Punjabi song of the same name, originally created by Pav Dharia.[13] The recreated version of the song "Tip Tip Barsa Paani", titled as "Tip Tip" was released on 7 November.[14][15] The album was released on the same date under T-Series label.[1] After the film's release, the song "Hum Hindustani" was released on 26 December under the Saregama label; it was adapted from the eponymous song originally composed by Usha Khanna and written by Prem Dhawan.[16]
Reception
[edit]Archika Khurana of The Times of India noted the songs were "not particularly memorable" while complimenting the revamped version of "Najaa" being an earworm, she found the lead actors' dancing to "Aila Re Aillaa" being "entertaining".[17] Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com called the music "exhilarating".[18]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aila Re Aillaa" | Shabbir Ahmed, Nitin Raikwar | Tanishk Bagchi, Pritam | Daler Mehndi | 2:36 |
| 2. | "Mere Yaaraa" | Rashmi Virag | JAM8 | Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan | 4:45 |
| 3. | "Najaa" | Tanishk Bagchi, Pav Dharia, Manav Sangha, Don Jaan | Tanishk Bagchi, Pav Dharia | Pav Dharia, Nikhita Gandhi | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Tip Tip" | Anand Bakshi, Tanishk Bagchi | Tanishk Bagchi, Viju Shah | Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Sooryavanshi Theme" | — | Lijo George – Dj Chetas | Lijo George | 1:48 |
| Total length: | 18:30 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Hum Hindustani" | Prem Dhawan | Usha Khanna, Tanishk Bagchi | Various Artists | 2:00 |
| Total length: | 18:30 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sooryavanshi – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 7 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Sooryavanshi song Mere Yaaraa: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif feature in this refreshing romantic ballad". The Indian Express. 27 October 2021. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Sooryavanshi: This still from the sets of 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' will make it harder for you to wait!". Bollywood Hungama. 27 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "PHOTO ALERT: Sooryavanshi stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif tease with a sneaky glimpse of 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' remake". Bollywood Hungama. 26 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar to recreate Tip Tip Barsa Paani for Sooryavanshi, calls it 'synonymous with me & my career'". Hindustan Times. 20 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Joshi, Tushar (10 November 2021). "Tip Tip Barsa Paani composer Viju Shah reacts to Sooryavanshi song". India Today. Archived from the original on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Rohit Shetty responds to Tip Tip Barsa Pani backlash: 'They're right in their own way'". The Indian Express. 18 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "'Aila Re Ailaa': Sooryavanshi Begins Promotions with Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh Song". News18. 20 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Sooryavanshi first song Aila Re Aillaa sees Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn match steps". Firstpost. 20 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Sooryavanshi song Mere Yaaraa: Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif fall in love, get married, become parents, all in a single song". Hindustan Times. 27 October 2021. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Chowdhury, Rishita Roy (27 October 2021). "Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif build a perfect life together in Sooryavanshi song Mere Yaaraa". India Today. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Cyril, Grace (3 November 2021). "Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif show off their killer moves in Sooryavanshi's Najaa. Song out now". India Today. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Sooryavanshi song Najaa: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif number will make you put on your dancing shoes". The Indian Express. 3 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Sooryavanshi song Tip Tip: Katrina Kaif steps into Raveena Tandon's shoes, fans say she is ageing in reverse". Hindustan Times. 7 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Tip Tip song: Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar set off the fireworks on-screen as they recreate the magic of 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani'". The Times of India. 7 November 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Hum Hindustani (From "Sooryavanshi") on Spotify, 26 December 2021, archived from the original on 22 April 2022, retrieved 22 April 2022
- ^ Khurana, Archika (5 November 2021). "Sooryavanshi Movie Review : Sooryavanshi is high on style, show and action thrills". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder (5 November 2021). "Sooryavanshi Review". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2024.