PK (soundtrack) explained

PK
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Shantanu Moitra, Ajay–Atul and Ankit Tiwari
Cover:PK (soundtrack).jpg
Recorded:2014
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Hindi
Label:T-Series
Chronology:Shantanu Moitra
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PK is the soundtrack to the 2014 film of the same name directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The soundtrack featured seven tracks—four songs and a theme music composed by Shantanu Moitra, and one song each composed by Ajay–Atul and Ankit Tiwari. Swanand Kirkire penned four songs, while Manoj Muntashir and Amitabh Varma penned one song each. The soundtrack was released on 5 November 2014, preceded by four singles: "Tharki Chokro" "Love Is a Waste of Time", "Nanga Punga Dost" and "Chaar Kadam".

Background

PKs music is contributed by Shantanu Moitra, who had regularly collaborated with Hirani since Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and 3 Idiots (2009).[1] Moitra composed four tracks including a theme music, while Ajay–Atul and Ankit Tiwari contributed one track each.[2] According to Moitra, all of his compositions in the film were "quirky" and "melodious".

The track "Nanga Punga Dost" was conceptualized even before the first look poster, which Aamir posing nude with a strategically placed vintage boombox.[3] The track was particularly based on the aforementioned sequence, which Moitra described it as "amazing, crazy and wild". The track had two different lyrics, the first verse was featured in the introductory scene of Anushka Sharma, while the original version of the song was used in the end credits.[4]

"Chaar Kadam" is a romantic number picturised on Sushant Singh Rajput and Anushka Sharma and was shot in Bruges, Belgium, within 2–3 days.[5] [6] Moitra described the song's picturization is similar to the romantic songs of yesteryear Hindi films, citing Silsila (1981) as an example.[7] The song was recorded by Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal in May 2013.[8] "Bhagawan Hai Kahan Re Tu" is a semi-classical number performed by Sonu Nigam, picturized on the search of God.

Release

"Tharki Chokro" was the first single to be released from the album on 24 October 2014.[9] It was preceded at an event held at Delhi, with the presence of Khan, Hirani, Ajay–Atul.[10] [11] The second song "Love Is a Waste of Time" was released on 31 October 2014.[12] [13] The music videos for "Nanga Punga Dost" and "Chaar Kadam" were released on 1 and 2 November, respectively,[14] [15] whereas the full-length versions of those songs released along with the album on 5 November 2014.[16]

Reception

Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama described it as a "competent and neat album" from Hirani–Moitra collaboration.[17] Surabhi Redkar of Koimoi gave three stars out of five, saying "The PK album is a déjà vu of other Shantanu Moitra and Ankit Tiwari works, yet there is something really likable about it."[18] Vipin Nair of Music Aloud gave 7.5 (out of 10) to the album, saying "A soundtrack high on the feel-good quotient but with a strong déjà vu about most of its tunes."[19] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog described it as "perfunctory as every other Rajkumar Hirani film’s soundtrack."[20]

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare in a three-and-a-half-star review said that "Chaar Kadam and Tharki chokro are your takeaways from this largely situational album."[21] Critic based at The Indian Express complimented the music being a "refreshing change compared to the rap and hip hop beats we hear today."[22] Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com wrote "PK's music starts and ends well, but the middle portion is barely passable" and gave two stars to the album.[23] Swapnil Raje of IBNLive wrote "PK is a score that has its moments but it's not the score of the year."[24]

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Reception

Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama described it as a "competent and neat album" from Hirani–Moitra collaboration.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014-11-30 . Shantanu Moitra 'very happy' with 'PK' music . https://web.archive.org/web/20141210170239/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/shantanu-moitra-very-happy-with-pk-music/ . 2014-12-10 . 2024-01-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  2. News: Nayandeep Rakshit . 4 November 2014 . Aamir Khan's 'PK' will have five songs . https://web.archive.org/web/20141220132329/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-aamir-khan-s-pk-will-have-five-songs-2035792 . 20 December 2014 . 28 December 2014 . Daily News and Analysis.
  3. News: 7 August 2014 . Aamir Khan defends nudity on 'PK' poster . https://web.archive.org/web/20140827215619/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Aamir-Khan-defends-nudity-on-PK-poster/articleshow/39808865.cms . 27 August 2014 . 28 December 2014 . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: R.M. Vijayakar . 23 December 2014 . 'PK' Music Review: Score for Hearts, Not Charts . https://web.archive.org/web/20141228125844/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/pk-music-review-score-for-hearts-not-charts/article_46287aa4-8b01-11e4-85f5-537bd001fc67.html . 28 December 2014 . 29 December 2014 . India-West.
  5. Web site: 27 November 2014 . Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Shoot in Bruges for 'PK': Watch Behind The Scenes . https://web.archive.org/web/20161009180927/http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-sushant-singh-shoot-in-bruges-for-pk-watch/article_c5a954bc-75a6-11e4-8633-ebd0467ce5a7.html . 9 October 2016 . 30 November 2014 . India-West.
  6. News: 27 November 2014 . Watch: Rajkumar Hirani act in 'Chaar Kadam' from 'pk' . https://web.archive.org/web/20141204181236/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141127/entertainment-bollywood/article/watch-making-romantic-song-chaar-kadam-pk . 4 December 2014 . 30 November 2014 . live . Deccan Chronicle.
  7. Web site: Subramanian Harikumar . 26 November 2014 . PK Chaar Kadam making video: Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Raju Hirani have a blast shooting in Bruges! . https://web.archive.org/web/20141207214324/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/pk-chaar-kadam-making-video-anushka-sharma-sushant-singh-rajput-and-raju-hirani-have-a-blast-shooting-in-bruges/ . 7 December 2014 . 30 November 2014 . Bollywood Life.
  8. 315436556565504000 . singer_shaan . Sang a beautiful love song for PK!! 'Bas Chaar Kadam'..with @shreyaghoshal Magic of @shantanumoitra n' @swanandkirkire stamped all over it.. . Shaan . 23 March 2013 . 8 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160123170315/https://twitter.com/singer_shaan/status/315436556565504000 . 23 January 2016.
  9. Web site: 2014-10-24 . Watch: Aamir Khan as 'Tharki Chokro' in the first song of 'PK'. https://web.archive.org/web/20141118162504/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-aamir-khan-as-tharki-chhokro-in-the-first-song-of-pk/ . 2014-11-18 . 2024-01-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  10. Web site: 2014-10-24 . First song from Aamir Khan's 'PK' titled 'Tharki Chokro' out . https://web.archive.org/web/20141114123751/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-first-song-from-aamir-khan-s-pk-titled-tharki-chokro-out-2033992 . 2014-11-14 . 2024-01-08 . Daily News and Analysis . en.
  11. Web site: PK's first song 'Tharki chokro' to be launched in Delhi . dead . http://web.archive.org/web/20141111010618/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/PKs-first-song-Tharki-chokro-to-be-launched-in-Delhi/articleshow/45078378.cms . 11 November 2014 . 8 January 2024 . The Times of India.
  12. Web site: 2014-10-31 . Aamir Khan smitten by Anushka Sharma in 'Love is a waste of time' from 'PK' . https://web.archive.org/web/20141125163304/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-smitten-by-anushka-sharma-in-pk-song-love-is-a-waste-of-time/ . 2014-11-25 . 2024-01-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  13. News: 31 October 2014 . PK: Aamir Khan says love is a waste of time . https://web.archive.org/web/20141124040629/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/PK-Aamir-Khan-says-love-is-a-waste-of-time/articleshow/45143526.cms . 24 November 2014 . 8 January 2024 . The Times of India.
  14. News: Dimpal Bajwa . 1 November 2014 . Watch 'PK' song: Anushka Sharma finds a new 'Nanga Punga Dost' in Aamir Khan . https://web.archive.org/web/20141210172243/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-pk-song-anushka-sharma-finds-a-new-nanga-punga-dost-in-aamir-khan/ . 10 December 2014 . 29 December 2014 . The Indian Express.
  15. News: 2 November 2014 . Sushant and Anushka's romance in 'Char Kadam' song shot beautifully in Belgium . https://web.archive.org/web/20141204181231/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141122/entertainment-bollywood/article/sushant-and-anushka-romance-char-kadam-song-shot-beautifully . 4 December 2014 . 30 November 2014 . live . Deccan Chronicle.
  16. Web site: 5 November 2014 . PK (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . https://web.archive.org/web/20150101024403/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/pk-original-motion-picture/id942383049 . 1 January 2015 . 28 December 2014 . iTunes.
  17. Web site: Rajiv Vijayakar . 2014-12-19 . PK Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20181207210338/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pk/songs/music-critic-review/ . 2018-12-07 . 2024-01-08 . . en.
  18. Web site: Surabhi Redkar . 2014-11-05 . PK Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20141215074810/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/pk-music-review/ . 2014-12-15 . 2024-01-08 . Koimoi.
  19. Web site: 2014-11-05 . PK – Music Review (Bollywood Soundtrack) . https://web.archive.org/web/20151031163501/https://www.musicaloud.com/2014/11/17/pk-music-review-bollywood-soundtrack/ . 2015-10-31 . 2024-01-08 . Music Aloud.
  20. Web site: Karthik Srinivasan . 2014-11-05 . PK (Music review), Hindi – Ajay-Atul, Shantanu Moitra, Ankit Tiwari . https://web.archive.org/web/20170701230754/https://milliblog.com/2014/11/18/pk-music-review-hindi-ajay-atul-shantanu-moitra-ankit-tiwari/ . 2017-07-01 . 2024-01-08 . Milliblog . en-US.
  21. Web site: Devesh Sharma . 2014-11-07 . Music Review: PK . https://web.archive.org/web/20150406030449/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-pk-7795.html . 2015-04-06 . 2024-01-08 . . en.
  22. Web site: 2014-12-12 . PK / Mellifluous and upbeat . https://web.archive.org/web/20150117063853/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/pk-mellifluous-and-upbeat/ . 2015-01-17 . 2024-01-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  23. Web site: Joginder Tuteja . 29 November 2014 . Review: PK's music is passable . https://web.archive.org/web/20150126110139/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pks-music-is-passable/20141129.htm . 26 January 2015 . 30 November 2014 . Rediff.com.
  24. Web site: Swapnil Raje . 2014-12-02 . 'PK' music review: 'Tharki Chhokro' towers over the rest of the film's soundtrack . https://web.archive.org/web/20160629151456/https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/pk-music-review-tharki-chhokro-towers-over-the-rest-of-the-films-soundtrack-729268.html . 2016-06-29 . 2024-01-08 . . . en.

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