Delhi-6 (soundtrack)
Delhi-6 is the soundtrack album to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 2009 film of the same name. A. R. Rahman scored the film, collaborating a second time with Mehra after "Rang De Basanti", and Prasoon Joshi penned the lyrics. The music was released on 14 January 2009 at the "Indian Idol 4" competition. The first video of the song "Masakali" was released featuring Sonam and Abhishek with a pigeon. However, the song was not part of the original film. According to the director, "The song was not really meant to be part of the narrative. I mean, who would  think of putting in a song about a dove in a film like "Delhi-6"? It just happened. When I came to the pre-climax portion of my script, I was stuck. I needed a continuity link taking the narrative to its finale". Other videos released include the title track "Delhi-6", the romantic interlude "Rehna Tu" as well as the folky "Genda Phool", an adaptation of a folk song from Chhattisgarh. Rajat Dholakia who is known for introducing Chhattisgarhi folk songs to Bollywood has been co credited with Rahman for the song Genda Phool. The music of the track "Bhor Bhaye  is based on the raga, Gujri Todi. It is an adaptation of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan's original version, arranged by Rahman. Traditional lyrics have been used there by Joshi. The Ustad (whose demise took place in 1968) did not record this song separately for the film soundtrack. Shreya Ghoshal's vocals have been superimposed on the Ustad's vocals (from his original song) at parts. Reception. The album received widespread acclaim. A review on Bollywood Hungama" said, ""Delhi 6" is near perfect. Rahman beats his own score with "Delhi 6" which would easily go down as one of his  best scores till date." According to Rediff's Sukanya Verma, "A. R. Rahman makes waiting for his music such a worthwhile chore what with one fantastic soundtrack after another. Close on the heels of a deserving Golden Globes wins follows the anticipated score of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi 6. Considering its impossible-to-define Chandni Chowk roots, Rahman injects the sounds of this 10-tracked album with an eclectic fusion of various genres." Track listing. The official track listing. Awards. Filmfare Awards 2nd Mirchi Music Awards Star Screen Awards International Indian Film Academy Awards Legacy. The song "Masakali" was  recreated by music director Tanishk Bagchi for the film Marjaavaan, but could not make it to the film. The song, when released, was met with severe negative criticism from the audience and the actors alike. The record label T-Series then released it as a single music video. After the release, the song faced an unprecedented response from the original composer A. R. Rahman, followed by lyricist Prasoon Joshi and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Urging audience to listen the original song AR Rahman tweeted- "No short cuts, properly commissioned, sleepless nights, writes and re-writes. Over 200 musicians, 365 days  of creative brainstorming with the aim to produce music that can last generations. A team of a Director, a Composer and a Lyricist supported by actors, dance directors and a relentless film crew.” - Lots of love and prayers A.R. Rahman." The song also faced unabashed criticism from the netizens. Even the Jaipur police joined the troll army by saying- "If you are unnecessarily roaming outside, we will put you in a room and play Masakali 2.0 on loop."