Fursat (soundtrack)
| Fursat (#ShotonIPhone Original Film Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Released | 3 February 2023 | |||
| Studio | Satya, Mumbai | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 13:56 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | VB Music | |||
| Producer | Debarpito Saha | |||
| Vishal Bhardwaj chronology | ||||
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Fursat (#ShotonIPhone Original Film Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2023 musical short film Fursat directed by Vishal Bhardwaj starring Ishaan Khatter, Wamiqa Gabbi and Salman Yusuff Khan. Besides directing, Bhardwaj composed the film's five-song soundtrack with lyrics written by Gulzar. The album was released under the VB Music label on 3 February 2023, coinciding with the short film's premiere, to positive reception and Bhardwaj won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction (non-feature film) for his work.
Background
[edit]Fursat was conceived as a musical film which included the song-and-dance format integrated in the screenplay as with Hollywood musical films.[1] Bhardwaj associated with his longtime collaborator Gulzar to write the lyrics, while Shiamak Davar was brought onboard to choreograph the musical sequences.[2]
The soundtrack to the film featured four original compositions, with a reprised version of one of the songs.[3] Besides veteran singers Sukhwinder Singh and Kailash Kher, recording vocals for "Kudiye" (with Hargun Kaur),[3] the soundtrack had three songs performed by the San Diego-based Kiran + Nivi,[a] who had recorded three tracks: "Waqt Waqt", "Kal Kahin" and its reprised version.[5] The album was recorded at Bhardwaj's Studio Satya in Mumbai, with spatial audio mastering held at Los Angeles.[6]
Reception
[edit]Roktim Rajpai of India Today wrote that "The music, as is often the case with Vishal Bharadwaj’s films, proves to be the backbone of Fursat" describing the songs as "hummable".[7] Sana Fazreen of The Indian Express summarized "the songs uplift the story and leave a lasting impression. However, it’s Vishal’s music, and especially his vocals, that stir the heartstrings of the audience the loudest."[1] Anjum Baba of EastPost wrote "The duo, Gulzar and Bhardwaj, once again creates musical magic with songs worth listening to on repeat mode."[8]
Abhishek Shrivatsava of The Times of India, however, found the songs to be jarring as it was interspersed into the narrative without editing.[9] Karthik Srinivasan, in his weekly review for Milliblog also noted it, while adding that the musical numbers "too seem bloated and labored"; he picked "Kal Kahin" as the standout number from the album, owing to its "soaring melody".[10] Devarsii Ghosh, in his year-ender review for Scroll.in, mentioned "Kal Kahin" as an unconventionally aesthetic number,[11] while Sharanya Kumar of Film Companion also mentioned the album as one of the year's best.[12]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kal Kahin" | Vishal Bhardwaj, Kiran + Nivi | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Kal Kahin" (Reprise) | Vishal Bhardwaj, Kiran + Nivi | 1:55 |
| 3. | "Kudiye" | Sukhwinder Singh, Hargun Kaur | 2:42 |
| 4. | "Lalkaar" | Kailash Kher | 2:41 |
| 5. | "Waqt Waqt" | Vishal Bhardwaj, Kiran + Nivi | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 13:56 | ||
Personnel
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Album credits
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Musician credits
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Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Cannes Lions for Music | Original Composition | Won | [14] [15] |
| 2024 | National Film Awards | Best Music Direction (non-feature film) | Won | [16] [17] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Fazreen, Sana (3 February 2023). "Vishal Bhardwaj on shooting Fursat on iPhone: 'Can make any subject now without a producer'". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Shiamak Davar: Yash Chopra wanted me to choreograph 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' but I was scared my style of dancing would never work - #Big Interview". The Times of India. 5 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b Fazreen, Sana (16 August 2024). "Vishal Bhardwaj on winning his 9th National Award: Greatest validation of my work". India Today. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Margazhi music season: Sai sisters to perform in Chennai". The Times of India. 2 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Kiran + Nivi [@kiranandnivi] (4 February 2023). "Do watch Fursat!! So glad to have sung 2 songs, "Waqt Waqt" and "Kal Kaheen" in the film!! @VishalBhardwaj @GabbiWamiqa @ishaankhatter" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Bhardwaj, Vishal (3 February 2023). "Fursat (#ShotoniPhone Original Film Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Rajpai, Roktim (6 February 2023). "Fursat Movie Review: Vishal Bharadwaj's short film, shot on iPhone, is a celebration of his vision". India Today. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Baba, Anjum (7 February 2023). "Fursat – The film review". EastPost. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Shrivatsava, Abhishek (3 February 2023). "Fursat Review: This short film is a signature Vishal Bharadwaj's ability to tell an intelligent story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (11 February 2023). "Milliblog Weeklies, Week 210 – February 12, 2023". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Ghosh, Devarsi (26 December 2023). "2023 year ender: The best music in films and web series". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Sharanya (28 December 2023). "2023 Wrap: Best Soundtracks, from 'Almost Pyaar…' to 'Leo'". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Credits – Fursat (#ShotoniPhone Original Film Soundtrack)". Tidal. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Vishal Bhardwaj Wins Bronze at Cannes Lions for Music in Fursat. He Says 'Such an Honour'". Times Now. 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ "Vishal Bhardwaj's short film 'Fursat' wins bronze at Cannes Lions for Music". Indulgexpress. 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Sagar, Aditya (16 August 2024). "70th National Film Awards: Vishal Bhardwaj calls his 9th laurel 'greatest validation'; can't wait for a double-digit conferral". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Chowdhary, Titas (16 August 2024). "Vishal Bhardwaj Reacts to His 9th National Award for 'Fursat' Music, Calls It 'Greatest Validation' of His Work". News18. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.