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In 2005, the album was judged the top Hindi soundtrack of all time by voters on the BBC Asian Network website. [16] The soundtrack was ranked at number 6 on the list of "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks of All Time", as compiled by Planet Bollywood, [17] and at 68 on "Top 100 Bollywood Albums" by Film Companion. [18]
The soundtrack consists of 14 songs each in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, which also includes the film's background score as well. 99 Songs marked the first Indian soundtrack album to use Dolby Atmos technology. [2] It is Rahman's first Hindi album after his absence to the Bollywood music scene, since Mom (2017), the last Hindi film he ...
The soundtrack is made up of six songs and two instrumental pieces. Rahman incorporated several music styles and genres to create the soundtrack. The track "Radha Kaise Na Jale" is loosely based on Raga Abheri/Bhimpalasi, while "Chale Chalo" is based on Raga Jog.
Hindi film songs, more formally known as Hindi Geet or Filmi songs and informally known as Bollywood music, are songs featured in Hindi films.Derived from the song-and-dance routines common in Indian films, Bollywood songs, along with dance, are a characteristic motif of Hindi cinema which gives it enduring popular appeal, cultural value and context. [1]
According to Spotify, the album was the most streamed album of 2019 in India, with "Bekhayali" and "Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage" were the second- and third-most streamed song of 2019 in India. [26] [27] Both songs were listed in "Best Hindi Songs of 2019" by Rediff.com, [28] The Quint, [29] Scroll.in and Firstpost.
It is fascinating to see how music transcends all geographic and language barriers and plays an instrumental role in bringing people together over their fondness for all things music. Each of the songs have been appreciated for its soothing melody and lyrics making it one of the best Hindi/Bollywood music albums of the year.
Music Aloud critic Vipin assigned the soundtrack 8 out of 10 and noted, "A mixed bag from ARR that is more urbane than folk-classical." [ 20 ] Kaushik Ramesh of Planet Bollywood gave the album 7/10. Calling it very experimental, he said, "Be it the innovative vocal shehnai of 'Ay Sakhi' or Rabbi's attitude laden 'Tu Mun Shudi', the entire album ...
According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, the album was the highest-selling Bollywood soundtrack of 2009, [1] with about 1.5 million sales. Despite the decline of music sales in CD format, the album was the "most-downloaded Hindi musical album of the year". [24] The album topped the charts for 12 consecutive weeks. [25]