Rating – 7
Music Director – Salim-Sulaiman
Lyrics – Irfan Siddiqui, Sandeep Nath
Film Director – Madhur Bhandarkar
Film Release –29 October 2008

The 2008 Bollywood film Fashion, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, features a soundtrack composed by Salim–Sulaiman. The music effectively captures the contrasting worlds of glamour and heartache that define the fashion industry. The album includes the energetic and club-friendly “Fashion Ka Jalwa,” which reflects the high-octane mood of the runway, alongside the melancholic and soulful ballad “Mar Jawaan,” that portrays the darker side of fame. With its mix of original tracks and remixes, the soundtrack provides a dynamic and fitting sonic backdrop to the film’s gritty narrative about a small-town girl’s journey to becoming a supermodel.

Fashion Ka Jalwa (Sukhwinder Singh, Satya Hinduja, Robert Bob Omulo) – 7 8
Mar Jawaan (Salim Merchant, Shruti Pathak) – 8
Kuch Khaas Hai (Mohit Chauhan, Neha Bhasin) – 7
Aashiyaana (Salim Merchant) – 7
Fashion Ka Jalwa Remix (Sukhwinder Singh, Satya Hinduja, Robert Bob Omulo) – 7
Mar Jawaan Remix (Salim Merchant, Shruti Pathak) – 5
Kuch Khaas Hai Remix (Mohit Chauhan, Neha Bhasin) – 4
Theme of Fashion Remix – 4
Aashiyaana Remix (Salim Merchant) – 6
Theme of Fashion – 7 6

“Fashion Ka Jalwa” is an energetic and pulsating track from the 2008 film Fashion, capturing the electrifying atmosphere of the high-stakes fashion industry. Composed by Salim-Sulaiman, with vocals by Sukhwinder Singh, Satya Hinduja, and Robert ‘Bob’ Omulo, the song became a club anthem with its upbeat rhythm. The lyrics, penned by Sandeep Nath, celebrate the power and dazzling allure of fashion and the allure of fame. The music video features Priyanka Chopra’s character walking the runway with confidence, symbolizing her rise to stardom and embodying the song’s vibrant and self-assured mood.

“Mar Jawaan,” from the 2008 film Fashion, is a soulful and haunting ballad that delves into themes of singular desire and the ache of longing. Composed by Salim–Sulaiman and sung by Shruti Pathak and Salim Merchant, the song features emotionally charged lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui. Initially created as a short background piece, its deep emotional appeal led to it being developed into a full-length track. With its poignant melody and soulful vocals, “Mar Jawaan” effectively captures the bittersweet undertones of the fashion world, contrasting with the soundtrack’s more upbeat numbers.

Updated 10/27/2025