Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (soundtrack)
| Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 14 November 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 29:25 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | YRF Music | |||
| Producer | Salim–Sulaiman | |||
| Salim–Sulaiman chronology | ||||
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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is the soundtrack album to the 2008 film of the same name directed and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. The soundtrack featured seven songs composed by Salim–Sulaiman and lyrics written by Jaideep Sahni. It was released under YRF Music label on 14 November 2008. The album was the first Bollywood soundtrack to reach the top 10 album sales for the ITunes Store and was the second highest-selling Bollywood soundtrack.
Development
[edit]The soundtrack and background score were provided by Salim–Sulaiman who previously composed Chak De! India and Aaja Nachle (both 2007) for Yash Raj Films. While reading the script Sulaiman claimed that the film was "so well written, conceived with exact places and spots for songs" that were seamlessly integrated, and was briefed on having two distinct identities for the characters.[1] He further added "the music had to be simple melodies that even the most basic person would be able to sing and get the feeling of comfort and love when you heard them."[1] The 'mukhda' of "Haule Haule" was derived from Chopra's script as he hummed the tune for the lyrics, which sounded well in its rough basic form. Hence, the duo decided to develop the lyrics with Jaideep and keep the melody as simplistic.[1][2]
While composing "Dance Pe Chance", Sulaiman recalled "Aditya [Chopra] told us ‘Dance Pe Chance’ was how you teach a child to dance. It started off when he started giving us - put your left leg and put your left leg out put your left leg in and shake it all about. So, it started from there and I felt like it just happened like this melody just came about it."[3] The song was composed within two days, so with "Haule Haule" which composed very quickly.[3] However, the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" took them more time to compose, because as the song being an homage to Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Rishi Kapoor and actresses Nargis Dutt, Sadhana Shivdasani, Helen Khan, Sharmila Tagore and Neetu Singh, each verse had to be dedicated to them, with 2–3 days for each other.[4] By that, the song was composed within 7–8 days.[4]
It was very stressful and challenging. But Jaideep [Sahni] was writing [the lyrics] so fast like Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua, Jeena Yahan, Marna Yahan... these are some famous phrases [from the legendary actors]. So, the melodies are also matching the original songs [...] every element of the phrase was matching the composition but it was different. It was very difficult."
— Salim–Sulaiman on composing "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte"[4]
Besides composing, the duo also produced the soundtrack.[5] The album was mixed by Vijay Dayal at YRF Studios in Mumbai and was mastered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama wrote "If the remaining songs too come close to 'Haule Haule' in the way they are picturised, rest assured RNBJD too would do well. Add to it the curiosity around SRK and Aditya Chopra coming together and the album can be expected to take a flying start at the stands."[6] Nikhil Taneja, in his review for Hindustan Times described that the album is essential for "okey dokey listening, but certainly don’t suggest the makings of a classic soundtrack".[7]
G. P. Singh of Rediff.com wrote "Good dance music is infectious— it gets your feet twitching even if you don't want to. By that yardstick, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi fails."[8] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote "Either Aditya Chopra had the composing duo on a tight, unnecessary leash or they’ve been smoking the wrong thing – it’s a shame, since Salim Sulaiman just produced a cracker soundtrack in Fashion and are truly capable of so much more."[9]
Commercial reception
[edit]The soundtrack of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is the first Bollywood soundtrack to reach the top 10 album sales for the iTunes Store.[10] According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 19,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's second highest-selling.[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tujh Mein Rab" (Male) | Roop Kumar Rathod | 04:43 |
| 2. | "Haule Haule" | Sukhwinder Singh | 04:25 |
| 3. | "Dance Pe Chance" | Sunidhi Chauhan, Labh Janjua | 04:22 |
| 4. | "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" | Sonu Nigam | 06:36 |
| 5. | "Tujh Mein Rab" (Female) | Shreya Ghoshal | 01:44 |
| 6. | "Dancing Jodi" | Instrumental | 03:59 |
| 7. | "Tujh Mein Rab" (Hinglish Mashup) | Roop Kumar Rathod, Jay Kadn | 03:33 |
Awards
[edit]| Award | Category | Recipients and Nominees | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54th Filmfare Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | Sukhwinder Singh for "Haule Haule" | Nominated | [12] [13] |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Sunidhi Chauhan for "Dance Pe Chance" | |||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Lyrics | Jaideep Sahni for "Haule Haule" | [14] [15] [16] | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Sukhwinder Singh for "Haule Haule" | |||
| Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards | Best Lyrics | Jaideep Sahni for "Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" | Won | [17] [18] [19] [20] |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Ghoshal for "Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" | |||
| Star Screen Awards | Best Lyricist | Jaideep Sahni for "Haule Haule" | Nominated | [21] [22] [23] |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Sukhwinder Singh for "Haule Haule" | |||
| Best Female Playback Singer | Sunidhi Chauhan for "Dance Pe Chance" |
Notes
[edit]References
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- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Composers Salim-Sulaiman on the iconic song Haule Haule: "At times songs are inspired from dialogues"". Bollywood Hungama. 17 November 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Salim Merchant talks about how Aditya Chopra suggested music for 'Dance Pe Chance': "How you teach a child to dance"". Bollywood Hungama. 18 November 2022. Archived from the original on 24 November 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "EXCLUSIVE: Composers Salim-Sulaiman talk about challenges for 'Phir Milenge' from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: "Had to add elements, tribute to each legendary actor"". Bollywood Hungama. 17 November 2022. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 14 November 2008. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder (12 December 2008). "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Taneja, Nikhil (18 November 2008). "Music Review: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Singh, G. P. (17 November 2008). "Music: Review: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (14 November 2008). "Music review: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Hindi – Salim Sulaiman)". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "50 Years of YRF: Yash Raj Films becomes the first music label in India to adopt Dolby Atmos". Bollywood Hungama. Hungama Digital Media Entertainment. 6 October 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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- ^ "54th Filmfare Awards announced amidst glitter and glamour". Zee News. 19 February 2009. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "IIFA awards: Destination next". Hindustan Times. 12 May 2009. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominations for the IIFA Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 29 April 2009. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners of the IIFA Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 13 June 2009. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS NOMINEES". Apsara Awards. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS WINNERS". Apsara Awards. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominations of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 23 November 2009. Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 5 December 2009. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "15th Star Screen Awards Nominations". Screen. Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners of 15th Annual Screen Awards". Screen. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Jodhaa,A Wednesday sweep 'Star Screen awards'". The Indian Express. 15 January 2009. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.