Chand Sifarish
| "Chand Sifarish" | |
|---|---|
 Chand Sifarish song cover featuring actors Aamir Khan and Kajol | |
| Song by Shaan and Kailash Kher | |
| from the album Fanaa | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 12 April 2006 |
| Length | 4:37 |
| Label | YRF Music |
| Composer(s) | Jatin–Lalit |
| Lyricist(s) | Prasoon Joshi |
| Music video | |
| "Chand Sifarish" on YouTube | |
"Chand Sifarish" (transl. Moon recommendation) is a song from the 2006 Hindi film Fanaa, sung by Shaan and Kailash Kher. The lyrics for the song is written by Prasoon Joshi and the music is composed by the duo Jatin–Lalit.[1]
Instruments used to compose the music include the "Oud, the Sitar, the Sarod and the Tabla.[2]
"Chand Sifarish" received positive reception from audiences and peaked at #1 on the popularity charts.[3]
Music video[edit]
The song is picturized upon Aamir Khan and Kajol, lead cast of the film. The music video was shot at the National Rail Museum, New Delhi.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
The song was lauded by critics. Rediff.com music review noted, "Well versed and rhythmic in melody, the vibrant number is an instant hit on the senses."[5] A reviewer of Planet Bollywood wrote, "Shaan sounds as if he will run away with the best singer award".[6]
Accolades[edit]
"Chand Sifarish" won two awards at the 52nd ceremony of India's Filmfare Awards—Best Lyricist for Joshi and Best Male Playback Singer for Shaan and Kher.[7] The song won two awards at the 8th ceremony of India's IIFA Awards—Best Lyricist for Joshi and Best Male Playback Singer for Shaan.[8]
Plagiarism[edit]
The song was copied by Afghani singers Rameen and Omar Sharif. Shaan and Kher said that "it was not acceptable to lift the song".[9]
Impact[edit]
As of January 2024, the song was still a hit among the listeners. Artists Anshuman Sharma and Aditya Kalway produced the song in the voice of Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi, with the help of Artificial intelligence. The video which was shared on Instagram had received positive reception from audiences.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fanaa Music Album - All Songs of Fanaa film". Yash Raj Films. 12 April 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Jatin-Lalit on their last movie together". Rediff.com. 16 May 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Fanaa songs rule the charts". Hindustan Times. 16 May 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "India's National Rail Museum finds its Bollywood groove". Gulf News. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Fanaa music: Disappointing". Rediff.com. 19 April 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Fanaa - music review by Gaurav Sathe". Planet Bollywood. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Recap: When Kailash Kher, Sunidhi Chauhan and more won it big". Filmfare. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "IIFA AWARDS 2007 WINNERS". The Times of India. 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "'How dare they copy Chand sifarish?'". The Times of India. 10 July 2007. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "What if Kishore Kumar and Rafi sang Chand Sifarish? AI-made video impresses people". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.