"Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan" (transl.Where is That Girl?) is a 2001 song from the film Dil Chahta Hai, composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, performed by Shaan and Kavita Krishnamurthy and written by Javed Akhtar. The song stars Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni.

"Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan"
Song by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy featuring
Shaan & Kavita Krishnamurthy
from the album Dil Chahta Hai
Released13 July 2001
Recorded2001
GenreCeltic fusion
Filmi
Length5:06
LabelT-Series
Composer(s)Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Lyricist(s)Javed Akhtar
Producer(s)Farhan Akhtar
Ritesh Sidhwani

Music

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The track is frenzied Celtic music with bluegrass fiddling accustomed by Ehsaan's acoustic guitar riffs and flute. The song essentially launched singer Shaan's career, as it was the first hit of his career.[1]

Music Video

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The song is known for its comical picturization, where choreographer Farah Khan pays tribute to Bollywood, for the first time. The song spoofs the 60s, 70s and 80s of Hindi Cinema uniquely and funnily through the immensely peppy and already-chartbuster song.[2] The scene features Sameer played by Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni who plays Pooja, going into a theater playing a musical, and sees themselves in screen instead. The song pays homage to the 60s, 70s and 80s as it progresses.[3]

Awards

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Year Nominated work Category Award Result Notes Ref.
2002 Farah Khan Best Choreography Filmfare Awards Won
2002 Farah Khan Best Choreography IIFA Awards Won [4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : Attuned to the lines of destiny". The Hindu. 23 March 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  2. ^ "VR Talkies: Dil Chahta Hai - Perfection Ko Improve Karna Mushqil Hota Hai". Vivekranjit.blogspot.com. 24 July 2001. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  3. ^ "The Making of Dil Chahta Hai - Part 3". YouTube. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Showcase: IIFA 2002 - Malaysia | Award Winners". IIFA. Retrieved 15 March 2012.