Piya Basanti

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Piya Basanti
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ReleasedNovember 28, 2000
Label Sony Music

Piya Basanti is a Hindi album released on 28 November 2000. Sultan Khan and K. S. Chithra are the singers and Kishan Rajbhatt and Sandesh Shandilya are the composers. The album went on to become a huge success, winning an International Viewer Choice award from MTV. [1] Recorded at Stage Sound Studios. Mix and Mastered by Kishan Rajbhatt

Contents

Soundtrack

Track Listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Piya Basanti Re" Sultan Khan and K.S.Chithra 4:36
2."Surmayi Ankhen"Sultan Khan and K.S.Chitra5:47
3."Koi Pyaar"Sultan Khan5:32
4."Sham Dhale"Sultan Khan and K.S.Chitra4:32
5."Chale Re"K.S.Chitra and Chorus (Sultan Khan- Additional Vocals)4:56
6."Sawan Rut Ayi"Sultan Khan and K.S.Chitra5:39
7."Dhee More"Sultan Khan7:43
8."Rangeelo Rut"Sultan Khan and K.S.Chitra4:48

The accompanying music video for "Piya Basanti" and "Surmayi Aankhen" featured newcomer acts Nauheed Cyrusi and Donovan Wodehouse.

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References

  1. 1 2 Hindustan at MTV awards. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 9 September 2001. Retrieved on 12 May 2007