Aashiqui 2 (soundtrack)
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
Aashiqui 2 is the soundtrack to the 2013 Bollywood romantic film of the same name, directed by Mohit Suri and starring Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles. The album was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mahesh Bhatt under the banner T-Series and Vishesh Films. the songs of the film were mostly composed by Jeet Gannguli, although Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari composed two songs each (including both versions) as guest composers. Irshad Kamil wrote lyrics for most of songs on the album. Sandeep Nath wrote both versions of "Sunn Raha Hai", while Mithoon wrote "Tum Hi Ho" and Sanjay Masoom wrote "Bhula Dena". Arijit Singh sang six of the songs on the album.[1] The music became very popular after its release on 8 April 2013, with songs "Tum Hi Ho" and "Sunn Raha Hai" topping the charts across various platforms in India. Jeet Ganguly reused the tune from his own Bengali composition "Mon Hariye Beghorey" for "Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi".[2]
Critical reception
Aashiqui 2's soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the songs "Tum Hi Ho" and both versions of "Sunn Raha Hai". The Times of India rated the album 5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Aashiqui 2 tries, and succeeds to some extent in matching the repeat-values freshness and allure of the original. And while it is unfair to compare a sequel to the original, it needs to be said that each should be seen for its own merit."[3] Glamsham gave a rating of 4 stars out of 5 and said, "It is indeed an exhilarating experience listening to the songs of Aashiqui 2 and in this age of mundane and average/repetitive musical fares that are being churned out, the audio of Aashiqui 2 is surely a treat for all music buffs. 'Tum Hi Ho' and 'Sunn Raha Hai' (both versions) are our favourites, but "Chahun Main Ya Naa" and "Piya Aaye Na" end up as a close second. A chartbusting musical experience indeed.[4]
Koimoi rated the album 3 out of 5 and said, "Aashiqui 2 is an album that had set its heart in the right place and wanted to accomplish what Aashiqui did musically. It has the ingredients in place though at times one gets an impression that the recipe could have been a tad better. One waits to see if the soundtrack would indeed turn out to be memorable for a lifetime, more so since Bhatts had musically created a high standard with Aashiqui".[5] Planet Bollywood gave a rating of 6.5 out of 10 and praised the contributions of Ankit Tiwari and Mithoon shines with their single compositions, but believed that the remaining songs by Jeet Gannguli lacked freshness and were too repetitive apart from "Chahun Main Ya Na" and "Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi".[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tum Hi Ho" | Mithoon | Mithoon | Arijit Singh | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Sunn Raha Hai (Male)" | Sandeep Nath | Ankit Tiwari | Ankit Tiwari | 6:30 |
| 3. | "Chahun Main Ya Naa" | Irshad Kamil | Jeet Gannguli | Arijit Singh, Palak Muchhal | 5:04 |
| 4. | "Hum Mar Jayenge" | Irshad Kamil | Jeet Gannguli | Arijit Singh, Tulsi Kumar | 5:07 |
| 5. | "Meri Aashiqui" | Irshad Kamil | Mithoon Sharma | Arijit Singh, Palak Muchhal | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Piya Aaye Na" | Irshad Kamil | Jeet Gannguli | K.K, Tulsi Kumar | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Bhula Dena" | Sanjay Masoomm | Jeet Gannguli | Mustafa Zahid | 4:00 |
| 8. | "Aasan Nahin Yahan" | Irshad Kamil | Jeet Gannguli | Arijit Singh | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Sunn Raha Hai (Female)" | Sandeep Nath | Ankit Tiwari | Shreya Ghoshal | 5:14 |
| 10. | "Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi" | Irshad Kamil | Jeet Gannguli | Arijit Singh | 4:55 |
| 11. | "Aashiqui (The Love Theme)" | Mithoon | 2:42 | ||
| 12. | "Aashiqui 2 (Mashup)" | DJ Kiran Kamath | 5:03 | ||
| Total length: | 48:19 | ||||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon and Jeet Ganguly | Filmfare Awards[7][8] | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Won |
| Arijit Singh | Best Playback Singer (Male) | |||
| Shreya Ghoshal | Best Playback Singer (Female) | Nominated | ||
| Arijit Singh | Screen Awards[9][10] | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Won | |
| Shreya Ghoshal | Best Playback Singer (Female) | |||
| Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon and Jeet Ganguly | Best Music Director | Nominated |
Additionals
A mashup was later released as a single on 12 June 2013.[11][12]
References
- ^ Indo-Asian News Service (8 April 2013). "Bhatts, Bhushan Kumar get emotional at 'Aashiqui 2' music launch". Zee News. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "'Aashiqui 2' is a switch from lust to love: Mahesh Bhatt". The Times of India. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Aashiqui 2: Music Review". The Times of India. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Aashiqui 2: Music Review". Glamsham. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Aashiqui 2 Music Review". Koimoi. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ Saraf, Mitesh. "Aashiqui 2: Music Review". Planet Bollywood. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-5138.html
- ^ http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-59th-idea-filmfare-awards-5220.html
- ^ http://screenawards.indianexpress.com/
- ^ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/533445/20140108/annual-screen-award-2014-complete-list-nominees.htm
- ^ "Aashiqui 2 (Mashup)". MySwar. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Aashiqui 2 Mashup – Single". iTunes. Retrieved 24 April 2014.