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Bang Bang! (soundtrack)

Bang Bang! is the soundtrack to the 2014 film of the same name directed by Siddharth Anand starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. Produced by Fox Star Studios, the film is an adaptation of the American film Knight and Day (2010). The film's musical score is composed by Salim–Sulaiman, while the five-song soundtrack accompanying the film is composed by the duo Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics written by Vishal Dadlani, Anvita Dutt and Kumaar. The soundtrack to the film was released by Zee Music Company on 12 September 2014.

Bang Bang!
Soundtrack album cover
Soundtrack album by
Vishal–Shekhar
Released12 September 2014 (2014-09-12)
Recorded2013–2014
StudioVishal & Shekhar Studio, Mumbai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:17
LabelZee Music Company
ProducerVishal–Shekhar
Vishal–Shekhar chronology
Hasee Toh Phasee
(2014) 		Bang Bang!
(2014) 		Happy New Year
(2014)
External audio
audio icon Audio Jukebox on YouTube
Singles from Bang Bang!
  1. "Tu Meri"
    Released: 18 August 2014 (2014-08-18)
  2. "Meherbaan"
    Released: 6 September 2014 (2014-09-06)

Release

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The soundtrack to the film featured four original songs, including a reprised version of one of the tracks.[1] Zee Music Company acquired the music rights for the film.[2] The album was preceded with the single "Tu Meri" written and sung by Vishal Dadlani on 18 August 2014,[3] with a music video accompanying the same day.[4][5] It was then followed by the second single "Meherbaan" written by Anvita Dutt Guptan and sung by Ash King, Shilpa Rao and Shekhar Ravjiani.[6] The music video for the song was released on 3 September 2014, and the digital single released three days later.[7] The teaser of the title song was released on 10 September 2014 featuring Roshan and Kaif. Two days later, the official music video of the song was released.[8] The track was written by Dadlani, who also performed backing vocals on it, and sung by Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan.[9] It was choreographed by Bosco–Caesar. The song experience was "fun" for Roshan, who said, "It's my ode to the inspiration he [Michael Jackson] has been".[10][11] A music launch was held on 12 September 2014, with Roshan, Kaif, Anand, Vishal–Shekhar to release the soundtrack containing the remainder of the tracks.[12]

Reception

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Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com described that "the musical team [Vishal–Shekhar] have created enough good numbers to entertain us" assigning 3.5 out of 5.[13] Surabhi Redkar of Koimoi gave 2.5 out of 5 describing the album is "not exactly a work of brilliance, as it's a tried and tested formula of Bollywood music" but a "signature Vishal–Shekhar album".[14] Namrata Thakker of Bollywood Life rated 3 out of 5 calling it as "a pulsating album which will appeal to masses".[15] Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "Hooks, catchphrases and beats more than musical or lyrical substance are the three anchors of the score. This is a score that will be liked in passing."[16]

Track listing

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Hindi

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Tu Meri"Vishal DadlaniVishal Dadlani04:16
2."Meherbaan"Anvita Dutt, KumaarAsh King, Shilpa Rao, Shekhar Ravjiani05:07
3."Uff"Anvita DuttBenny Dayal, Harshdeep Kaur04:32
4."Bang Bang"Vishal DadlaniBenny Dayal, Neeti Mohan05:20
5."Meherbaan" (Reprise)Anvita Dutt, KumaarShekhar Ravjiani03:01
Total length:22:17

Tamil

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All lyrics are written by Madhan Karky

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."En Kaiyil"Benny Dayal04:17
2."Pavanmaai"Ash King, Shilpa Rao05:15
3."Uff"Benny Dayal03:16
4."Bang Bang"Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan04:08
Total length:16:56

Telugu

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All lyrics are written by Chandrabose

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Ivvaleyee Gaaluloo"Benny Dayal04:17
2."Priyathama"Ash King, Shilpa Rao05:15
3."Uff"Benny Dayal03:16
4."Bang Bang"Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan04:08
Total length:16:56

Accolades

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Award Category Recipient(s) and Nominee(s) Result Ref.
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [17]
Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards Best Soundtrack Bang Bang! — Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [18]
Global Indian Music Academy Awards Best Film Album Bang Bang! Nominated [19]
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Best Film Song "Tu Meri" Nominated
Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated
Best Duet Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan — ("Bang Bang") Nominated
Best Music Arranger and Programmer Abhijit Nalani and Zoheb Khan — ("Bang Bang") Nominated
Mirchi Music Awards Male Vocalist of The Year Vishal Dadlani — ("Tu Meri") Nominated [21]
Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging) Abhijit Nalani and Zoheb Khan — ("Bang Bang") Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar unplugged". India Today. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Music giant acquires digital album rights of Bang Bang". The Times of India. 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 30 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Hrithik Roshan woos Katrina Kaif in peppy song 'Tu Meri' from 'Bang Bang', watch the song". The Indian Express. 19 August 2014. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Hrithik Roshan Says Tu Meri, But to Whom? Find Out". NDTV. 17 August 2014. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Hrithik Roshan Returns to The Dance Floor With a Bang Bang in Tu Meri". NDTV. 18 August 2014. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif Sizzle in Meherbaan". NDTV. 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Hrithik-Katrina's sizzling romance in Meherbaan". Hindustan Times. 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  8. ^ "'Bang Bang': First Look of Title Track Released; Hrithik-Katrina Share Romantic Moment". International Business Times. 10 September 2014. Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  9. ^ "B3 Reasons why 'Bang Bang' title track is unmissable". DNA India. 17 September 2014. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Hrithik Roshan's tribute to Michael Jackson in Bang Bang title track". India Today. 17 September 2014. Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Bang Bang title track is out: Isn't Hrithik the best dancer in Bollywood?". Hindustan Times. 17 September 2014. Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  12. ^ "Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif at Bang Bang song launch". Hindustan Times. 12 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  13. ^ Tuteja, Joginder. "Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining". Rediff. Archived from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  14. ^ Redkar, Surabhi (14 September 2014). "Bang Bang Music Review". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Bang Bang music review: Shekhar Ravjiani steals the show with his reprise version of Meherbaan!". Bollywood Life. 20 September 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  16. ^ Vijayakar, Rajiv (2 October 2014). "Bang Bang! Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Big Star Entertainment Awards Nominations List 2014". Reliance Broadcast Network. Archived from the original on 16 December 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  18. ^ "Winners of Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards 2014". Bollywood Hungama. 14 January 2015. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  19. ^ James, Anu (25 February 2015). "GiMA Awards 2015: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, AR Rahman, Other Celebs Attend the Ceremony". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  20. ^ Goswami, Parismita (16 February 2015). "GiMA Awards 2015: Ankit Tiwari, Alia Bhatt and Others Nominated; Complete List of Nominees". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  21. ^ "7th Mirchi Music Awards Nominations". Mirchi Music Awards. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
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