Chak De! India (soundtrack) explained

Chak De! India
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Salim–Sulaiman
Cover:Chak De! India (soundtrack).png
Recorded:2007
Studio:YRF, Mumbai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:30:12
Language:Hindi
Label:YRF Music
Producer:Aditya Chopra
Prev Title:Dor
Prev Year:2006
Next Title:Aaja Nachle
Next Year:2007

Chak De! India is the soundtrack album to the 2007 film Chak De! India directed by Shimit Amin for Yash Raj Films and stars Shah Rukh Khan. The film's soundtrack featured seven songs composed by the duo Salim–Sulaiman and lyrics written by the screenwriter Jaideep Sahni. The soundtrack was released through YRF Music on 11 July 2007.

Development

Chak De! India's musical score and soundtrack were composed by the duo Salim–Sulaiman in their first collaboration with actor Shah Rukh Khan.[1] The duo described composing music for the film was a difficult process, as Salim added, despite being a sports film it consisted numerous subtexts like patriotism, religious conflicts, women empowerment amongst others. Hence, it was challenging to curate the right tune for the title track.[2] Initially, he had composed a patriotic and emotional song which Aditya Chopra had rejected, and an energetic number was composed for the film, Sulaiman rejected the tune as it lacked an emotional connect.[3] At one point, the duo faced a roadblock which almost thought them to quit the project. Later, Sahni wrote the lines "Kuch Kariye" afterwards which he composed the tune in a blank slate and felt that the song came out very well. The duo then enlisted Sukhwinder Singh to provide vocals for the song as his vocals felt apt for it.

The song "Maula Mere" was initially composed for Dor (2006) whose tune was rejected as Nagesh Kukunoor wanted a more positive number.[4] When Aditya and Amin watched the final edit before the theatrical release, Yash Chopra wanted a song in the climax sequence over the background score. The same evening, the duo composed and re-recorded the tune which was finished that midnight, and Sahni modified the lyrics of the song making it a positive one. The song is played in the last 20 minutes of the film in two sequences: one when Shah Rukh looks at the Indian flag after winning the match and the second when he returns to his old home.[5] [6]

Reception

Critical

The album received positive reviews from critics. Samir Dave of Planet Bollywood rated the album 8/10 stars, and summarized "The album is a relief from the usual Himeshsonic-Pritammatic soundtracks that are flooding the Bollywood music scene today."[7] Bhasker Gupta of AllMusic rated three out of five and summarized "The soundtrack may not be a sweeping success, yet it's still a feather in the cap of the duo when viewed from the perspective of their past material and the film's considerable popularity".[8] Sumit Bhattacharya of Rediff.com described the soundtrack "as spiffy, peppy and young as a film trying to inspire a young India should be" and rated three out of five.[9]

Audience

Upon its release 11,00,000 units of the album were sold, making it the eleventh highest selling soundtrack album of the year, according to the Indian trade website Box Office India.[10] According to a poll by NDTV, the title track "Chak De! India" was described as the "Song of the Year 2007".[11]

Legacy

The title track "Chak De! India" was doubled as a sports anthem and is played in numerous sports events.[12] According to Salim Merchant, the song "almost became the sports anthem of the country, especially after India won the Cricket World Cup 2011."[13] [14] After India's win at the World Cup, team player Virat Kohli performed the song to the crowd.[15] When India defeated South Africa at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Nitin Srivastava of the BBC noted: "MCG has erupted with "Vande Mataram" (the national song of India) and "Chak De India" (Go India!) slogans in the air."[16]

Accolades

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Date of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Filmfare Awards16 February 2008Best Male Playback SingerSukhwinder Singh ("Chak De! India")[17]
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International Indian Film Academy Awards6 – 8 June 2008Best Music DirectorSalim–Sulaiman[20]
[21]
Jaideep Sahni ("Chak De! India")
Sukhwinder Singh ("Chak De! India")
Producers Guild Film Awards30 March 2008Best Male Playback SingerSukhwinder Singh ("Chak De! India")[22]
[23]
[24]
[25]
Screen Awards10 January 2008Salim–Sulaiman[26]
[27]
Stardust Awards25 January 2008New Musical Sensation (Male) and ("Maula Mere Le Le Meri Jaan")[28]
[29]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Shekhar . Mimansa . 2022-03-03 . Salim Merchant says 'music is made for Instagram Reels today', reveals why he felt like quitting Chak De! India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220825212855/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/salim-merchant-composer-singer-chak-de-india-career-journey-interview-sulaiman-7797331/ . 2022-08-25 . 2024-10-07 . . en.
  3. Web site: Ghosh . Devarsi . 2020-12-06 . Why have Salim-Sulaiman gone indie? Because 'Ore Piya' wouldn't stand a chance today . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507005411/https://scroll.in/reel/978805/why-have-salim-sulaiman-gone-indie-because-ore-piya-wouldnt-stand-a-chance-today . 2021-05-07 . 2024-10-07 . . en.
  4. Web site: 2022-11-15 . EXCLUSIVE: Composers Salim-Sulaiman reveal 'Maula Mere' was recorded only a week before the release of Chak De! India; was originally meant for Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126032808/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-composers-salim-sulaiman-reveal-maula-mere-recorded-week-release-chak-de-india-originally-meant-nagesh-kukunoors-dor/ . 2022-11-26 . 2024-10-07 . . en.
  5. Web site: 2024-01-22 . Maula Mere from Chak De India was originally made for different film, director rejected it: Salim-Sulaiman recall making of patriotic song . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326053953/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/maula-mere-from-chak-de-india-was-originally-made-for-different-film-director-rejected-it-salim-sulaiman-recall-making-of-patriotic-song-9121842/ . 2024-03-26 . 2024-10-07 . . en.
  6. News: 2024-01-22 . Did you know Salim-Sulaiman's 'Maula Mere' from 'Chak De' was originally crafted for Nagesh Kukunoor's film? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214025934/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-salimsulaimans-maula-mere-from-chak-de-was-originally-crafted-for-nagesh-kukunoors-film/articleshow/107057227.cms . 2024-02-14 . 2024-10-07 . . 0971-8257.
  7. Web site: Dave . Samir . August 2007 . Chak De India Music Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928200126/http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=080907023624 . 28 September 2015 . 18 August 2015 . Planet Bollywood.
  8. Web site: Gupta . Bhasker . 2007 . Review: Chak De! India . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121024004124/https://www.allmusic.com/album/chak-de-india!-mw0001583639 . 2012-10-24 . 2024-10-07 . AllMusic.
  9. Web site: Bhattacharya . Sumit . 2007-08-02 . Chak De's music is young, peppy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20080214181715/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/02chak.htm . 2008-02-14 . 2024-10-07 . Rediff.com.
  10. Web site: Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units) . https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 . 24 June 2010 . Box Office India.
  11. Web site: 2008-05-01 . 'CDI' title track is song of year: NDTV poll . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210303175156/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/cdi-title-track-is-song-of-year-ndtv-poll/ . 2021-03-03 . 2024-10-07 . . en.
  12. Web site: 2007-12-31 . Chak De India - A new national anthem is born . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118081030/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/chak-de-india-a-new-national-anthem-is-born/story-Sc1R62qRREqlKlV0tkMmLN.html . 2024-01-18 . 2024-10-07 . . News.
  13. Web site: 27 March 2012 . Chak De India was a milestone . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928223359/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20120229/ARTICLE/302299895/1057 . 28 September 2015 . 27 March 2012 . . Global India Newswire.
  14. Web site: Koshie . Nihal . 11 March 2011 . Chak de for India, Waka waka for SA and Jacko for Pak . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160219030648/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/chak-de-for-india-waka-waka-for-sa-and-jack/760949/ . 19 February 2016 . 27 March 2012 . The Indian Express.
  15. Web site: ESPNCricinfo Staff . 2011-04-03 . 'India planned final for a year' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928183131/http://sports.ndtv.com/world-cup-2011/news/171554-india-planned-final-for-a-year . 28 September 2015 . 2015-08-19 . NDTV.
  16. News: Williams . Adam . 22 February 2015 . World Cup: How India Beat South Africa . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150421190111/http://www.bbc.com/sport/live/cricket/31021068 . 21 April 2015 . 19 August 2015 . BBC Sport . BBC.
  17. News: 6 February 2008 . Nominees - 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20111023075708/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/02/06/3548/index.html . 23 October 2011 . 15 July 2020 . . Bollywood Hungama News Network.
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  19. Web site: 23 February 2008 . TZP, SRK, Kareena emerge winners at 53rd Filmfare . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210921/https://zeenews.india.com/home/tzp-srk-kareena-emerge-winners-at-53rd-filmfare_426154.html . 4 March 2016 . 3 June 2020 . Zee News.
  20. Web site: 19 April 2010 . Nominations announced for IIFA awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603044032/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/film-and-tv/nominations-announced-for-iifa-awards-1220344 . 3 June 2020 . 3 June 2020 . Manchester Evening News.
  21. Web site: 9 June 2008 . IIFA 2008: And the award goes to... . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200217110028/https://www.news18.com/news/india/iifa-2008-and-the-award-goes-to-290781.html . 17 February 2020 . 3 June 2020 . CNN-News18.
  22. Web site: Nominations for 3rd Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards . Bollywood Hungama News Network . 14 March 2008 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20110921064836/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/03/14/3674/index.html . 21 September 2011 . dead . 15 July 2020.
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  24. Web site: 3rd Apsara Awards - Nominees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141107165817/http://apsaraawards.org/3rd_apsara_awards_nominees.html . 7 November 2014 . 15 July 2020 . Producers Guild Film Awards.
  25. Web site: 3rd Apsara Awards - Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141107174907/http://apsaraawards.org/3rd_apsara_awards_winners.html . 7 November 2014 . 15 July 2020 . Producers Guild Film Awards.
  26. News: Nominees for 14th Annual Screen Awards. 2 January 2008. Bollywood Hungama. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20090429081517/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/01/02/3422/index.html. 29 April 2009. IndiaFM News Bureau.
  27. News: Winners of 14th Annual Star Screen Awards. 11 January 2008. Bollywood Hungama. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20111023075703/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/01/11/3466/index.html. 23 October 2011. Bollywood Hungama News Network.
  28. News: 25 December 2007 . Nominations for Max Stardust Awards 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111023081753/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2007/12/25/3391/index.html . 23 October 2011 . 15 July 2020 . . Bollywood Hungama News Network.
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