Rating – 8
Music Director – Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi, Javed-Mohsin, Shreyas Puranik
Lyrics – Rashmi Virag, Gurpreet Saini, Siddharth-Garima, Ozil Dalal
Film Director – Shazia Iqbal
Film Release – 1 August 2025
The soundtrack for Dhadak 2, a romantic drama with a focus on caste and social inequality, features a blend of poignant and romantic melodies. Unlike its predecessor, the album brings together a diverse group of composers including Rochak Kohli, Tanishk Bagchi, Javed-Mohsin, and Shreyas Puranik. Tracks like the soulful ballad “Bas Ek Dhadak,” sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Jubin Nautiyal, and the emotional “Tu Meri Dhadak Hai” by Vishal Mishra, convey the film’s intense and sensitive themes of love and heartbreak. The music plays a vital role in portraying the deep-rooted societal challenges faced by the protagonists.
Bas Ek Dhadak (Shreya Ghoshal, Jubin Nautiyal) – Javed-Mohsin – 8
Preet Re (Darshan Raval, Jonita Gandhi, Rochak Kohli) – Rochak Kohli – 9
Duniya Alag (Arijit Singh) – Shreyas Puranik – 9
Bawaria (Jubin Nautiyal, Suvarna Tiwari) – Tanishk Bagchi – 7
Ye Kaisa Ishq (Rochak Kohli) – Rochak Kohli – 8
Tu Meri Dhadak Hai (Vishal Mishra) – Javed-Mohsin – 8
“Preet Re” from Dhadak 2 is a charming, romantic song that captures the innocent and gentle beginnings of first love. Sung by Darshan Raval, Jonita Gandhi, and Rochak Kohli, who also composed the track, the song’s soft vocals and serene melody evoke a feeling of subtle, budding romance. Featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, the music video showcases the early stages of their characters’ relationship with genuine, understated moments, making the tune a heartfelt and relatable part of the soundtrack. The lyrics by Gurpreet Saini express the quiet, overwhelming realization that someone has become your whole world.
“Duniya Alag” from Dhadak 2 is a poignant and powerful song that highlights the societal barriers hindering love. Sung with soulful depth by Arijit Singh, the track’s music is composed by Shreyas Puranik, with lyrics penned by Siddharth-Garima. It delves into the painful truth that in some cases, the real obstacle to love isn’t the couple themselves, but a world that refuses to accept their relationship. The song functions as a “quiet rebellion,” conveying the intense cost of love when it’s denied social permission due to caste and class divides, resonating with the film’s core themes.
“Bas Ek Dhadak,” the title track and the emotional centerpiece of Dhadak 2, is a soulful romantic ballad performed by Shreya Ghoshal and Jubin Nautiyal. Composed by Javed-Mohsin with lyrics by Rashmi Virag, the song’s intimate and subtle musical arrangement allows the poignant vocals to take center stage. It sets a contemplative and intense tone for the film, encapsulating the deep-seated love and longing between the protagonists, Nilesh and Vidhi, played by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. By focusing on quiet intensity rather than spectacle, the song reflects the immense emotional and societal pressure the couple faces due to caste and social inequality.
“Yeh Kaisa Ishq” from Dhadak 2 is a heart-wrenching track that captures the painful, contradictory nature of love under societal pressure. Composed and sung by Rochak Kohli, with lyrics by Gurpreet Saini, the song explores themes of longing and separation. The melody and lyrics express the feeling of being brought close to a loved one, only to be forced apart. A female version was also recorded by Palak Muchhal. The song highlights the emotional turmoil and impossible situation faced by the protagonists, Nilesh and Vidhi, as their relationship battles with a world that doesn’t accept them.
“Tu Meri Dhadak Hai” from Dhadak 2 is a poignant, soulful track featuring the tender and aching vocals of Vishal Mishra. Composed by Javed-Mohsin, with lyrics by Rashmi Virag, the song’s arrangement is intimate and vulnerable. It captures the profound and fragile nature of love between the protagonists, Nilesh and Vidhi, portrayed by Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. The melody and performance convey unspoken emotions and the immense pressure placed on the couple due to societal inequalities, making it a key emotional piece of the soundtrack.
