Ghar More Pardesiya
"Ghar More Pardesiya" is a song from the 2019 Bollywood film, Kalank. The song is sung by Shreya Ghoshal and composed by Pritam Chakraborty. The lyrics were penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The song features Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in the video. The song also has a radio edit version, which is voiced by Shreya Ghoshal herself along with Vaishali Mhade's supporting vocals. The same duo, also voiced another classical number titled "Pinga" for the 2015 blockbuster Bajirao Mastani.
"Ghar More Pardesiya" | |
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Song by Shreya Ghoshal | |
from the album Kalank | |
Language | Hindi |
Released | 18 March 2019 |
Recorded | Newedge, Mumbai |
Genre | Filmi, Bhajan, Classical |
Length | 5:19 |
Label | Zee Music |
Composer(s) | Pritam Chakraborty |
Lyricist(s) | Amitabh Bhattacharya |
Music video | |
"Ghar More Pardesiya" on YouTube |
Development
"Ghar More Pardesiya" was mixed and mastered by Shadab Rayeen at Newedge in Mumbai. The song was arranged and programmed by Prasad Sashte. The song was choreographed by Remo D'Souza in a classical style.[1]
Release
The video song was released on the official YouTube page of Zee Music Company on 19 March 2019. The audio version was also released simultaneously across various audio platforms including Spotify, Saavn, Gaana, Amazon Prime Music, Zee5, Wynk Music, iTunes, Apple Music and others.[2]
Music video
The video features Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. The song starts with Madhuri singing a classical Ramayana bhajan and training dance to a group of dancers. While Alia and Varun are seen roaming around a fair depicting Ramayana's story surrounded by Ramayana's characters. Roaming around, Alia reaches Hira Mandi, where she starts crooning along with Madhuri and starts dancing along with the group there.[3][4]
Reception
Critics especially praised Shreya Ghoshal rendition and she is widely considered for National Award 2020.
Chart performance
The song debuted on Mirchi Music Top 20 countdown on 30 March 2019 at 6th position. The song rose up to the 3rd position in the next few weeks. The song stayed in the chart for 4 weeks (going on), out of which it was in Top 5 for more than 3 consecutive weeks.
Year | Chart | Peak Position | Time Span on Chart | Ref. |
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2019 | iTunes Countdown Chart | 1 | N/A | |
2019 | Mirchi Music Top 20 Countdown | 3 | 4 weeks | [5] |
Accolades
- Screen Awards for Best Female Playback Singer (2019) Winner
- Mirchi Music Award for Female Vocalist of The Year for Best Female Vocalist of The Year (2020) Winner
- Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer 2020) Nominee
- Zee Cine Awards (2020) Winner
References
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- ""Ghar More Pardesiya at Mirchi Music Top 20 countdown"".