Nagada Sang Dhol

"Nagada Sang Dhol"

Cover of the song, featuring Deepika Padukone
Song by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir from the album Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Released 2 October 2013 (2013-10-02)
Recorded AVA Studios, Mumbai
Genre Filmi, Gujarat Folk
Length 4:33
Label Eros Now
Writer Siddharth-Garima
Language Hindi
Producer
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela track listing
  1. "Ang Laga De"
  2. "Dhoop"
  3. "Ishqyaun Dhishqyaun"
  4. "Laal Ishq"
  5. "Lahu Munh Lag Gaya"
  6. "Mor Bani Thanghat Kare"
  7. "Nagada Sang Dhol"
  8. "Poore Chand"
  9. "Ram Chahe Leela"
  10. "Tattad Tattad"
Music video
"Nagada Sang Dhol" on YouTube

"Nagada Sang Dhol" is a Garba song from the 2013 Hit[1] Bollywood film, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the song is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Osman Mir,[2] with lyrics penned by Siddharth-Garima.[3] The song features Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Supriya Pathak in the video.[4]

Development

Nagada Sang Dhol is recorded at AVA Studios in Mumbai. The song is mixed and mastered by Tanay Gajjar.[5] The song is arranged and produced by Tubby-Parik.[6] The song was choreographed by Samir & Arsh Tanna.[7] The duo complimented Deepika Padukone for her efforts though she sustained major bruises and swellings on her feet while performing some heavy-duty dance steps.[8] It was reported that the actress stuck to the routine and shot for the song on the allotted schedule sporting medical braces to relax her movements.[9] The shooting of the song took ten days at an expensive set put up at Film City.[10] Sanjay Leela Bhansali brought over traditional Garba dancers from Gujarat to teach the Garba in the traditional way to Padukone.[11]

Release

A promo of the song was uploaded on Eros Now YouTube page on 1 October 2013.[12] The full audio song is released on 2 October 2013 along with other songs of the album.[13] The number was released just in time for the Navratri festival that has Dandiya nights for nine days full of Garba dance.[14] The song was available at iTunes[2] the same day of release and for online streaming at Saavn[15] on 7 October 2014 and at Gaana[16] following day.

Picturization

The video of the song shows Deepika Padukone performing Gujarati traditional garba dance in a red lehenga choli. The song begins with a teary-eyed Deepika lighting up diyas and performing garba in a vengeance.[8] The song video was highly praised for Padukone dancing skills and its Gujarati flavour.[17]

Reception

Upon the release of the song, the song was compared for the similarities it had with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's "Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje"[18] in Bhansali's 1999 superhit, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. According to critics the beats of both songs are identical and Deepika's ethnic look bears shades of Aishwarya's.[19] The song, turned extremely popular among youth and garba lovers. It was reportedly heard playing during the entire Dandiya festival.[20] Due to popularity and high demand, the singer of the song, Shreya Ghoshal performed this number in many of her concerts.[21]

Critical reception

Apart from the folk music composition by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shreya Ghoshal's rendition for the song is acclaimed. Critic Mohar Basu, reviewing the song for Koimoi, praised Ghoshal singing and its "charming" folk music and select it as her personal favourite.[22] Critic Rajiv Vijayakar, reviewing for Bollywood Hungama, praised composition and "electrifying" vocals by Ghoshal and describe the songs as "piece-de-resistance" of the album.[23] Critic Joginder Tuteja, reviwing for Rediff.com considered the song as the highlight of the album.[24]

Accolades

Year Award Nominee Category Result
2014 Filmfare Awards Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Nominated[25]
Sameer and Arsh Tanna Best Choreography Nominated[25]
2014 Screen Awards Sameer and Arsh Tanna Best Choreography Nominated[26]
2013 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Deepika Padukone Most Entertaining Dancer Nominated[27]
Shreya Ghoshal Most Entertaining Singer (Female) Nominated[27]
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal Most Entertaining Song Nominated[27]

References

  1. ↑ "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela movie verdict". Box Office India. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  2. 1 2 ""Nagada Sang Dhol" song details". iTunes. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ram Leela Lyricist". Eros International. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ram Leela: Deepika Padukone does garba in 'Nagada Sang Dhol'". IBNLive.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Nagada Sang Dhol muisc arrangmenet 2". MySwar. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "Nagada Sang Dhol muisc arrangmenet". MySwar. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ram-Leela song Nagada sang dhol making: Deepika Padukone tries to perfect her garba moves!". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Ram-Leela song Nagada Sang Dhol: Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s dance war!". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Deepika Padukone Braves Shoulder Pain for 'Ramleela' Song Shoot [VIDEO]". ibtimes. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "Deepika Padukone: 'I had to carry on filming Ram Leela despite pain'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  11. ↑ "Deepika Padukone learning Garba for 'Ram Leela'". IBNLive. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "Watch: Deepika Padukone's flawless garba in 'Nagada sang Dhol' in 'Ram-Leela'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  13. ↑ "Ram Leela Review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  14. ↑ "Ram Leela Review". india.com. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Nagada Song Details Saavn". Saavn. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  16. ↑ "Gaana Online Straming". Gaana. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  17. ↑ "SRK, Ranbir, Deepika, Jacqueline, Akshay , Aamir, Katrina : Who Made The Best Dance Moves of 2013?". Koimoi. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  18. ↑ "Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje song details". iTunes. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  19. ↑ "Deepika 'does an Ash' in Ram Leela: Nagada sang dhol baaje looks set to be a super-hit... But does it remind you of Dholi taro dhol baaje?". Bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  20. ↑ "Ram Leela's Nagada Sang Dhol song crosses 3 million views". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  21. ↑ "Dubai has a lot of love and warmth for artists: Shreya Ghoshal". citytimes. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  22. ↑ "Music Review: Ram-Leela". Koimoi. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  23. ↑ "Music Review: Ram-Leela". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  24. ↑ "Music Review: Ram-Leela". Rediff.com. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  25. 1 2 "59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations". Filmfare. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  26. ↑ "Screen Awards 2014, 20th Annual Life OK SCREEN Awards, Nominations, Winners". Screenawards.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  27. 1 2 3 "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.

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