2 States (soundtrack) explained

2 States
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Cover:2 States (soundtrack).jpg
Released:16 March 2014
Recorded:2013–2014
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:25:06
Label:T-Series
Producer:Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
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2 States is the soundtrack to the 2014 film of the same name directed by Abhishek Varman based on Chetan Bhagat's novel . Starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, the film produced by Dharma Productions and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film's soundtrack consisted of seven songs composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, who had recurringly composed for Dharma Productions' films, and had lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Varman wanted the trio to score the film in the first place in order to create a romantic album that "has soul and young energy" and have a longer shelf-life.[1]

The soundtrack was released by T-Series on 16 March 2014 to generally positive reviews from critics. Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy won Filmfare and IIFA awards for his work in the film, while the album itself received accolades in several ceremonies. The song "Mast Magan" enjoyed widespread commercial success, with other tracks being declared as chartbusters.

Release

2 States' soundtrack was preceded by three singles, that were released along with the music videos accompanying. The track "Offo" was sung by Aditi Singh Sharma and Amitabh Bhattacharya, was the first to be released on 7 March 2014.[2] [3] The second song "Locha-E-Ulfat" was released on 13 March,[4] [5] and the third song "Mast Magan" was released on 15 March, while its music video was released later.[6] [7] In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the leading lady of the film Alia Bhatt stated that the song is one of her personal favorites from the film.[8] The soundtrack was released through digital platforms on 16 March 2014.[9] Post-release, the tracks "Iski Uski" and "Chandaaniya" were released on 3 and 9 April.[10] [11]

Reception

Vipin Nair of Music Aloud gave 7.5 out of 10 stars calling it "not as brilliant as Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s last few soundtracks, but still one of the better works they have produced for Dharma Productions."[12] In her 3-star review, Purva Khole of Bollywood Life wrote "Though this album isn’t one of the best ones by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, it is a relief to see the trio back in action".[13] Aishwarya of Koimoi rated 3.5 out of 5 saying "If the past few releases did not stand up to your expectations in Hindi Film music, this is worth the try to bring a fanatic’s faith back on. For once, the entire album can be judged without selective prejudice."[14]

Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com wrote "Last year, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy had done quite well with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. With the score of 2 States, they make a re-entry into the Karan-Sajid camp. Amitabh Bhattacharya has written some interesting lyrics. With aggressive promotion and its inherent good quality, the music of 2 States should do well."[15] In a mixed review, Sankhayan Ghosh of The Indian Express rated two-and-a-half out of five saying "While this (Hulla) and Locha-e-Ulfat will sit atop any favourite list this year, the remaining songs of 2 States have their moments but still fall short of the composers’ talent."[16] Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama said that "Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's score is unusual and fresh in many aspects".[17] Bryan Durham of The Times of India rated 4 out of 5 saying "With three tracks on the Top 20 chart and quite a few songs that are sure to find place in your personal playlists, SEL’s music has found its winning groove."[18]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
BIG Star Entertainment Awards18 December 2014Most Entertaining Music DirectorShankar–Ehsaan–Loy[19]
Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards14 January 2015Best Soundtrack2 States – Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy[20]
Best Male Playback SingerArijit Singh – ("Mast Magan")
Benny Dayal – ("Locha-E-Ulfat")
Best LyricistAmitabh Bhattacharya – ("Mast Magan")
Filmfare Awards31 January 2015Best Music DirectorShankar–Ehsaan–Loy[21]
[22]
Arijit Singh – ("Mast Magan")
Benny Dayal – ("Locha-E-Ulfat")
Global Indian Music Academy Awards24 February 2015Best Music DirectorShankar–Ehsaan–Loy[23]
[24]
Best Background ScoreTubby–Parik
Best LyricistAmitabh Bhattacharya – ("Mast Magan")
Best Film Song"Mast Magan"
Best Film Album2 States – Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Best Engineer – Film AlbumTanay Gajjar
International Indian Film Academy Awards7 June 2015Best Music DirectorShankar–Ehsaan–Loy[25]
[26]
[27]
Mirchi Music Awards27 February 2015Album of The Year2 States – Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy[28]
Music Composer of The YearShankar–Ehsaan–Loy – ("Mast Magan")
Song representing Sufi tradition"Mast Magan"
Best Background ScoreTubby–Parik

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kotwani . Hiren . 27 March 2014 . 2 States soundtrack has soul and young energy . 6 December 2014 . The Times of India.
  2. Web site: 2014-03-07 . Watch: Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt lock lips in 'Offo' song from '2 States' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140507084958/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-arjun-kapoor-alia-bhatt-lock-lips-in-offo-song-from-2-states/ . 2014-05-07 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  3. Web site: 2014-03-06 . Alia-Arjun Go 'Lovey-Dovey' In The New Stills Of 'Offo' Song From 2 States . https://web.archive.org/web/20160504031908/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/alia-arjun-go-lovey-dovey-in-the-new-stills-of-offo-song-from-2-states/ . 2016-05-04 . 2023-12-09 . Koimoi.
  4. Web site: 2014-03-13 . WATCH: Arjun Kapoor's dance special in 'Locha-E-Ulfat' song from '2 States' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140515021527/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-arjun-kapoors-dance-special-in-locha-e-ulfat-song-from-2-states/ . 2014-05-15 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  5. Web site: Locha-e-Ulfat song from 2 States has Arjun Kapoor running away from Alia Bhatt . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209105018/https://www.india.com/entertainment/locha-e-ulfat-song-from-2-states-has-arjun-kapoor-running-away-from-alia-bhatt-22888/ . 2023-12-09 . 2023-12-09 . India.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2014-03-27 . Watch: Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt get romantic in 'mast magan' from '2 States' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140430010709/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-arjun-kapoor-alia-bhatt-get-romantic-in-mast-magan-from-2-states/ . 2014-04-30 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  7. Web site: 2 States song Mast Magan: Alia Bhatt & Arjun Kapoor's romance will make you fall in love again! . https://web.archive.org/web/20140409111134/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2-states-song-mast-magan-alia-bhatt-arjun-kapoor-s-romance-will-make-you-fall-in-love-again-1972656 . 2014-04-09 . 2023-12-09 . DNA India . en.
  8. Web site: Anantharaman . Soumya . 4 April 2014 . "I am possessive and protective about Abhishek" – Alia Bhatt . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140411141737/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6420 . 11 April 2014 . 6 December 2014 . Bollywood Hungama.
  9. Web site: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy . Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy . 16 March 2014 . 2 States (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP . https://web.archive.org/web/20141027034438/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/mast-magan/id839503991?i=839504022 . 27 October 2014 . 6 December 2014 . iTunes.
  10. Web site: 2014-04-03 . Watch: Arjun Kapoor woos Alia Bhatt in '2 States' Punjabi number 'Iski Uski' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140609114153/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-arjun-kapoor-woos-alia-bhatt-in-2-states-punjabi-number-iski-uski/ . 2014-06-09 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  11. Web site: 2014-04-09 . Watch: '2 States' soulful number 'Chaandaniya' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140411224738/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-2-states-soulful-number-chaandaniya/ . 2014-04-11 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: 2014-03-16 . 2 States – Music Review (Bollywood Soundtrack) . https://web.archive.org/web/20141024032909/https://www.musicaloud.com/2014/03/14/2-states-review-bollywood/ . 2014-10-24 . 2023-12-09 . Music Aloud.
  13. Web site: 2014-03-18 . 2 States music review: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy deliver a refreshing album! . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209105917/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/2-states-music-review-shankar-ehsaan-loy-deliver-a-refreshing-album-326600/ . 2023-12-09 . 2023-12-09 . Bollywood Life . en.
  14. Web site: Aishwarya . 2014-03-18 . 2 States Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018043149/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/2-states-music-review/ . 2017-10-18 . 2023-12-09 . Koimoi.
  15. Web site: Tuteja . Joginder . Review: 2 States music is entertaining . https://web.archive.org/web/20140528234701/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-2-states-music-is-entertaining/20140321.htm . 2014-05-28 . 2023-12-09 . Rediff . en.
  16. Web site: 2014-03-28 . Music Review: Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt's '2 States' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502122254/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/play/music-review-arjun-kapoor-alia-bhatts-2-states/ . 2014-05-02 . 2023-12-09 . The Indian Express . en.
  17. Web site: Vijayakar . Rajiv . 2014-04-18 . 2 States: Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20190821012859/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/2-states/songs/music-user-reviews/music-review-of-2-states-by-rajiv-vijayakar/ . 2019-08-21 . 2023-12-09 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  18. News: Durham . Bryan . 2014-04-11 . Music Review: 2 States . The Times of India . 2023-12-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209111550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/2-states-music-review-2-states-songs-locha-e-ulfat-2-states-mast-magan-song-2-states/articleshow/33597968.cms . 2023-12-09 . 0971-8257.
  19. Web site: Big Star Entertainment Awards Nominations List 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151216084934/http://www.927bigfm.com/bsea2014/nomination_list.php . 16 December 2015 . 30 December 2014 . Reliance Broadcast Network.
  20. Web site: 2015-01-14 . Winners of Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210906145427/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-bollywood-hungama-surfers-choice-music-awards-2014/ . 2021-09-06 . 2023-12-09 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  21. News: 31 January 2015 . 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards 2014: Complete list of winners . The Times of India . live . 31 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150203081332/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/60th-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-2014-Complete-list-of-winners/articleshow/46080277.cms . 3 February 2015.
  22. News: 19 January 2015 . Nominations for the 60th Britannia Filmfare Awards . Filmfare . live . 15 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160110120443/http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-60th-britannia-filmfare-awards-8237.html . 10 January 2016.
  23. Web site: James . Anu . 25 February 2015 . GiMA Awards 2015: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, AR Rahman, Other Celebs Attend the Ceremony . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150324024754/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gima-awards-2015-shahid-kapoor-shraddha-kapoor-ar-rahman-other-celebs-attend-ceremony-624479 . 24 March 2015 . 16 April 2015 . International Business Times.
  24. Web site: Goswami . Parismita . 16 February 2015 . GiMA Awards 2015: Ankit Tiwari, Alia Bhatt and Others Nominated; Complete List of Nominees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150217074141/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gima-awards-2015-ankit-tiwari-alia-bhatt-others-nominated-complete-list-nominees-623619 . 17 February 2015 . 16 April 2015 . International Business Times.
  25. News: 22 April 2015 . Shahid Kapoor's 'Haider' wins big at IIFA technical awards . . live . 23 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150613095559/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shahid-kapoor-s-haider-wins-big-at-iifa-technical-awards-2079740 . 13 June 2015.
  26. News: 14 April 2015 . '2 States', 'Haider' lead IIFA 2015 nominations, Aamir and SRK pitted for best actor . Daily News and Analysis . live . 15 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150417151252/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-2-states-haider-lead-iifa-2015-nominations-aamir-and-srk-pitted-for-best-actor-2077364 . 17 April 2015.
  27. News: 8 June 2015 . 'Queen' wins top honours at IIFA . . live . 8 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924132306/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/queen-wins-top-honours-at-iifa-115060800067_1.html . 24 September 2015.
  28. Web site: 7th Mirchi Music Awards Nominations . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150213105428/http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/bollywood/2014/nomination.php . 13 February 2015 . 15 April 2015 . Mirchi Music Awards.

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