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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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Upon the release of the song, it gained lots of appreciation for its music by critics and listeners alike. Joginder Tuteja of [[Bollywood Hungama]] described the song as a "soft number" and further said that "Seth's voice brings in a fresh appeal in the current Bollywood scene. Amitabh Bhattacharya is her partner in the song and he further enhances the overall effect that 'Iktara' manages to create."<ref>https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wake-up-sid/songs/music-critic-review/</ref> Chandrima Pal of [[Rediff.com]] liking the song described it as a "folksy number" and said that Seth's voice is intoxicating and earthy."<ref>https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-wake-up-sid/20090824.htm</ref> A reviewer at [[Bangalore Mirror]] also liked the song and said that "the song has a compelling tune by guest composer Amit Trivedi, playing along gorgeous guitars, with marvellous vocals by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The Goonjasa hai koi iktara refrain is remarkable!"<ref>https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/wake-up-sid-uplifting-soundtrack/articleshow/22059122.cms</ref> |
Upon the release of the song, it gained lots of appreciation for its music by critics and listeners alike. Joginder Tuteja of [[Bollywood Hungama]] described the song as a "soft number" and further said that "Seth's voice brings in a fresh appeal in the current Bollywood scene. Amitabh Bhattacharya is her partner in the song and he further enhances the overall effect that 'Iktara' manages to create."<ref>https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wake-up-sid/songs/music-critic-review/</ref> Chandrima Pal of [[Rediff.com]] liking the song described it as a "folksy number" and said that Seth's voice is intoxicating and earthy."<ref>https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-wake-up-sid/20090824.htm</ref> A reviewer at [[Bangalore Mirror]] also liked the song and said that "the song has a compelling tune by guest composer Amit Trivedi, playing along gorgeous guitars, with marvellous vocals by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The Goonjasa hai koi iktara refrain is remarkable!"<ref>https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/wake-up-sid-uplifting-soundtrack/articleshow/22059122.cms</ref> |
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==Accolades== |
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"Iktara" won four awards. At the [[55th Filmfare Awards|55th ceremony]] of India's [[Filmfare Awards]], the song won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] award for Seth. |
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Revision as of 10:08, 4 July 2024
| "Iktara" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya | |
| from the album Wake Up Sid | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 2009 |
| Recorded | 2008 |
| Length | 4:13 |
| Label | Sony Music India |
| Composer(s) | Amit Trivedi |
| Lyricist(s) | Javed Akhtar |
| Music video | |
| "Iktara" on YouTube | |
"Iktara" (transl. single-stringed instrument) is a song from the 2009 Hindi film Wake Up Sid, sung by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The lyrics for the song were written by Javed Akhtar and the music was composed by Amit Trivedi.[1] Though the soundtrack to the film was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, but Trivedi, who provided the film's background score, guest-composed the song "Iktara".[2]
"Iktara" received positive reception from audiences and is regarded as one of the best songs of Seth.[3] Seth became so popular with the song that audiences wanted her to sing the song whenever she went for live concerts.[4]
Music video
The song is picturized upon Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma, the lead cast of the film. It tells the story of Kapoor and Sharma gradually getting close to each other. The video shows Siddharth "Sid" Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor) doing many small things for Aisha Banerjee (Konkona Sen Sharma) in the spirit of friendship/love. Sharma falls in love with Kapoor.[5]
Critical reception
Upon the release of the song, it gained lots of appreciation for its music by critics and listeners alike. Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama described the song as a "soft number" and further said that "Seth's voice brings in a fresh appeal in the current Bollywood scene. Amitabh Bhattacharya is her partner in the song and he further enhances the overall effect that 'Iktara' manages to create."[6] Chandrima Pal of Rediff.com liking the song described it as a "folksy number" and said that Seth's voice is intoxicating and earthy."[7] A reviewer at Bangalore Mirror also liked the song and said that "the song has a compelling tune by guest composer Amit Trivedi, playing along gorgeous guitars, with marvellous vocals by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The Goonjasa hai koi iktara refrain is remarkable!"[8]
Accolades
"Iktara" won four awards. At the 55th ceremony of India's Filmfare Awards, the song won the Best Female Playback Singer award for Seth.
- ^ https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/iktara/QyoObiEARkk
- ^ https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/soul-of-the-iktara-sound/cid/509163
- ^ https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/features/170914-birthday-special-best-songs-kavita-seth
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/kavita-believes-music-has-to-connect-with-the-audiences/articleshow/21451781.cms
- ^ https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wake-up-sid/songs/music-critic-review/
- ^ https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wake-up-sid/songs/music-critic-review/
- ^ https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-wake-up-sid/20090824.htm
- ^ https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/wake-up-sid-uplifting-soundtrack/articleshow/22059122.cms