Student of the Year (soundtrack)

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Student of the Year
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Soundtrack album by
Vishal–Shekhar
Released31 August 2012
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length27:22
Language Hindi
Label Sony Music India
Producer Vishal–Shekhar
Vishal–Shekhar chronology
Shanghai
(2012)		Student of the Year
(2012)		 Gippi
(2013)

Student of the Year is the soundtrack album to the 2012 film of the same name directed by Karan Johar and produced by Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in their acting debuts. The film's soundtrack featured seven songs composed by Vishal–Shekhar with lyrics written by Anvita Dutt Guptan. The soundtrack was released under the Sony Music India label on 31 August 2012.

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Development

Vishal–Shekhar composed the film's soundtrack and score, in their first collaboration with Johar as a director. [1] The duo had earlier composed for Dharma Productions' Dostana (2008) and I Hate Luv Storys (2010). [1] As Johar's directorials were well known for its music, Vishal–Shekhar were "determined to make the music the best ever". Much of the film's music, including the hook, were written at the Gloria Jeans store in Bandra, Mumbai. [2] The song "Radha" sampled the song "Dafli Wale Dafli Baja", which originally had music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi from the film Sargam (1979), also starred Rishi Kapoor in the lead. [3] "The Disco Song" is a revamped cover version of "Disco Deewane" (1981) by Nazia Hassan, incorporating her vocals along with those of Sunidhi Chauhan and Benny Dayal. [4]

Reception

The soundtrack received positive reviews from music critics. Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave the album 4/5 stars, saying that "Student of the Year is a winner with Vishal Shekhar (yet again!) justifying their stance of doing a few films but lending quality sound to it." [5] A reviewer based at Indo-Asian News Service gave the album 4/5 stars, describing it as "a good mix with very minor flaws that can surely be ignored to enjoy the music that perfectly describes the mood of the movie." [6] [7] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog stated "Studentof the Year offers perky, enjoyable – albeit predictable – music." [8] In contrast, Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC stated "Billed as Bollywood's answer to Glee , Johar's flash college campus romance is obviously aimed at hip, young Indians, but that doesn't stop Student of the Year sounding like a poor prom. Vishal and Shekhar would have been better off creating an evergreen soundtrack in the mould of Grease , with songs to appeal across generations." [9]

The soundtrack became an instant commercial success, with each song being played on air soon after its release. [10] Johar admitted that the team expected the music album would be a success and credited the duo's efforts, adding "we're very glad the music is rocking, and full credit goes to Vishal-Shekhar and Anvita (Dutt Guptan) for putting together such a fantastic album." [10] "Ishq Wala Love" became the biggest hit of the album, ranking in Radio Mirchi's Top 20 until 2013. [11]

Track listing

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."The Disco Song" Benny Dayal, Nazia Hassan, Sunidhi Chauhan 5:42
2."Ishq Wala Love" Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant, Neeti Mohan 4:18
3."Radha" Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani5:41
4."Ratta Maar"Vishal Dadlani, Shefali Alvares 3:30
5."Kukkad" Shahid Mallya, Nisha Mascarenhas, Marianne D'Cruz4:22
6."Vele"Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani, Pranav Jain3:50
Total length:27:22

Awards and nominations

CeremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards Best Female Playback Singer Neeti Mohan (for the song "Ishq Wala Love")Nominated [12]
[13]
Filmfare Awards Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [14]
[15]
R. D. Burman Award Neeti Mohan (for the song "Ishq Wala Love")Won
Mirchi Music Awards Song of The Year "Radha"Nominated [16]
[17]
Album of the Year Student of the YearNominated
Listener's Choice Album of the YearWon
Listener's Choice Song of the Year"Radha"Won
Screen Awards Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [18]
[19]
[20]
Best Female Playback Shreya Ghoshal (for the song "Radha")Nominated
Stardust Awards New Musical Sensation Singer – Female Neeti Mohan (for the song "Ishq Wala Love")Nominated [21]
[22]
The Times of India Film Awards Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [23]
[24]
[25]
Zee Cine Awards Best Music Director Vishal–Shekhar Nominated [26]
[27]
[28]
Best Playback Singer – Female Shreya Ghoshal (for the song "Radha")Nominated
Sunidhi Chauhan (for the song "Disco Song")Nominated
Song of the Year "Radha"Won

References

  1. 1 2 Lalwani, Vicky (23 August 2013). "Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy out of Karan Johar's next". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Singh, Suhani (13 December 2013). "Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar unplugged". India Today . Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "Sheykhar Ravjiani: Vishal Dadlani and I were determined to make Student Of The Year music the best ever - Exclusive". The Times of India . 19 October 2022. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Nazia's 'Disco Deewane' in KJo's Student of the Year". Express Tribune . 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
  5. ↑ Joginder Tuteja (3 September 2012). "Student of the Year (2012) – Music Critic Review by Joginder Tuteja". Bollywood Hungama . Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  6. ↑ IANS (10 September 2012). "Music Review: 'Student Of The Year' has minor flaws". CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  7. ↑ IANS (10 September 2012). "Student of the Year songs peppy, likeable". India Today . Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  8. ↑ Srinivasan, Karthik (31 August 2012). "Student Of The Year (Music review), Hindi – Vishal-Shekhar – Milliblog!". Milliblog . Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  9. ↑ Pandohar, Jaspreet (2012). "Review of Vishal–Shekhar – Student of the Year". BBC . Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Student Of The Year's music is a hit". The Times of India . 26 September 2012. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  11. ↑ "Music Chart - The Times of India (March 2013)". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "8th Apsara Awards Nominations". Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  13. ↑ "8th Apsara Awards Winners". Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  14. ↑ "58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here!". Filmfare . 13 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  15. ↑ "Winners of 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012". Bollywood Hungama . 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  16. ↑ "Mirchi Music Awards Hindi 2012 nominations". The Times of India . 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 May 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  17. ↑ "Mirchi Music Awards 2013 winners". The Times of India . 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  18. ↑ "Screen Awards 2013: Hall of Fame". The Indian Express . 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  19. ↑ "Nominations: 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards". Bollywood Hungama . 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  20. ↑ "Winner's of 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards". Bollywood Hungama . 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Nominations for Stardust Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama . 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  22. ↑ "Winners of Stardust Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama . 28 January 2013. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  23. ↑ "TOIFA 2013 nominations". The Times of India . 7 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  24. ↑ "Kahaani, Barfi! lead TOIFA technical awards". The Times of India . 6 April 2013. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  25. ↑ "TOIFA 2013 Winners: Barfi! Wins Top Honors". Times Internet . 8 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  26. ↑ "Zee Cine Awards 2013: The big winners". NDTV. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  27. ↑ "Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama . 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  28. ↑ "Nominations for Zee Cine Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama . 29 December 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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