Delhi-6 (soundtrack)

Delhi-6
Soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman
Released
14 January 2009 (India)
Recorded Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 45:32
Label T-Series
Producer A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
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Delhi-6 is the soundtrack album to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2009 film of the same name. A. R. Rahman scored the film,[1] his second collaboration with Mehra after Rang De Basanti and Prasoon Joshi penned the lyrics. The music was released on 14 January 2009 at the Indian Idol 4 competition.[2]

The first video of the song "Masakali" was released featuring Sonam and Abhishek with a pigeon. However, the song was not part of the original film. According to the director, "The song was not really meant to be part of the narrative. I mean, who would think of putting in a song about a dove in a film like 'Delhi-6'? It just happened. When I came to the pre-climax portion of my script, I was stuck. I needed a continuity link taking the narrative to its finale".[3][4] Other videos released include the title track Delhi-6, the romantic interlude "Rehna Tu" as well as the folky "Genda Phool", an adaptation of a folk song from Chhattisgarh.[5] The music of the track "Bhor Bhaye" is based on the raga, Gujri Todi. It is an adaptation of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan's original version, arranged by Rahman. Traditional lyrics have been used there by Joshi. It is to be noted that the Ustad (whose demise took place in 1968) did not record this song separately for the film soundtrack. Shreya Ghoshal's vocals have been superimposed on the Ustad's vocals (from his original song) at parts.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rediff[6]
Planet Bollywood[7]
Bollywood Hungama[8]

A review on Bollywood Hungama said, "Delhi 6 is near perfect. Rahman beats his own score with Delhi 6 which would easily go down as one of his best scores till date."[9] According to Rediff's Sukanya Verma, "A. R. Rahman makes waiting for his music such a worthwhile chore what with one fantastic soundtrack after another. Close on the heels of a deserving Golden Globes wins follows the anticipated score of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi 6. Considering its impossible-to-define Chandni Chowk roots, Rahman injects the sounds of this 10-tracked album with an eclectic fusion of various genres."[10]

Track listing

The official track listing.

No. TitleArtist(s) Length
1. "Masakali"  Mohit Chauhan 4:50
2. "Arziyan"  Javed Ali, Kailash Kher 8:41
3. "Dilli-6[11]" (French Lyrics by Viviane Chaix, Claire)Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Tanvi Shah, Viviane Chaix, Claire 3:36
4. "Rehna Tu"  A. R. Rahman, Benny Dayal, Tanvi Shah 6:51
5. "Hey Kaala Bandar"  Karthik, Naresh Iyer, Srinivas, Bonnie Chakraborty, Ember 5:52
6. "Dil Gira Dafatan"  Ash King, Chinmayee 5:39
7. "Genda Phool"  Rekha Bhardwaj, Shrraddha Pandit, Sujata Mazumder, Mahathi 2:50
8. "Bhor Bhaye" (Raag: Gujri Todi)Shreya Ghoshal, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan 3:19
9. "Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein)"  Rekha Bhardwaj, Kishori Ashok Gowariker, Shrraddha Pandit, Sujata Mazumder 3:01
10. "Noor" (Recital)Amitabh Bachchan 0:50

Awards

Filmfare Awards

Mirchi Music Awards

Star Screen Awards[12]

International Indian Film Academy Awards[13]

References

  1. ↑ A.R. Rahman Golden globe call
  2. ↑ 'Delhi-6′ Audio Release Function On Indian Idol 4 Retrieved on 2009-02-09
  3. ↑ Dove song in movie was not planned
  4. ↑ "Delhi-6 music out on 14th January"
  5. ↑ Diksha Kamra (2010-09-16). "Folk inspiration for Munni Badnaam". Times of India. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  6. ↑ Rediff review
  7. ↑ Planet Bollywood review
  8. ↑ Bollywood Hungama review
  9. ↑ Music Review of Delhi 6 By Joginder TutejaBollywood Hungama Retrieved on 2009-01-18
  10. ↑ Sukanya Verma (20 January 2009). "Music Review of Delhi 6 By Sukanya Verma on Rediff.com". www.rediff.com. Rediff. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
  11. ↑ Rathore, Tajpal (6 March 2009). "A R Rahman Delhi - 6 Review". BBC Music. Retrieved 30 May 2013. In stark contrast, Dilli-6, sung by Blaaze (an Indian-based rapper), is undisputedly the boldest track on the album.
  12. ↑ Filmicafe Media Inc (2009-12-30). "16th Star Screen Awards Nominations". Filmicafe.com. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  13. ↑ "IIFA Awards 2010 Nominations announced - bollywood news". glamsham.com. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
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