Hindi Film Soundtrack Review: Son of Sardaar

Rating – 6
Music Director – Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid-Wajid, Sandeep Chowta
Lyrics – Shabbir Ahmed, Sameer, Manoj Yadav, Irshad Kamil, Ashwni Dhir
Film Director – Ashwni Dhir
Film Release – 13 November 2012

The soundtrack for the 2012 film Son of Sardaar is a high-energy, classic masala album featuring music primarily by Himesh Reshammiya, with contributions from Sajid-Wajid and Sandeep Chowta. True to the film’s boisterous and comedic tone, the album includes foot-tapping tracks like the title song and the party anthem “Po Po,” along with romantic melodies such as the Sufi-inspired “Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya” sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. With a mix of catchy beats, powerful vocals from artists like Aman Trikha and Mika Singh, and nostalgic romantic tunes, the album was well-received as a fun and energetic musical companion to the action-comedy film.

Song Singer(s)Music DirectorLyricistRating
“Son of Sardaar”Aman Trikha, Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh ReshammiyaShabbir Ahmed7
“Rani Tu Mein Raja”Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, Yo Yo Honey SinghHimesh ReshammiyaSameer8
“Po Po”Vikas Bhalla, Aman Trikha, Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh ReshammiyaShabbir Ahmed7
“Tu Kamaal Di Kudi”Vineet Singh, Mamta SharmaHimesh ReshammiyaManoj Yadav7
“Bichdann”Rahat Fateh Ali KhanHimesh ReshammiyaSameer8
“Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya”Rahat Fateh Ali KhanSajid-WajidIrshad Kamil7
“Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein” (Funk)Ajay DevgnSandeep ChowtaAshwni Dhir5
“Son of Sardaar” (Remix)Aman Trikha, Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh ReshammiyaShabbir Ahmed5
“Rani Tu Mein Raja” (Remix)Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, Yo Yo Honey SinghHimesh ReshammiyaSameer5
“Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein” (Trance)Ajay DevgnSandeep ChowtaAshwni Dhir4
“Bichdann” (Reprise)Rahat Fateh Ali KhanHimesh ReshammiyaSameer5

“Bichdann” is a soulful romantic track from the 2012 film Son of Sardaar, performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, the song’s lyrics, penned by Sameer Anjaan, convey the pain and sorrow of separation from a loved one. With its heartfelt melody, enhanced by the sound of a prominent tabla beat, the song captures the intense longing and tragic romance between the lead characters. It became known as one of the biggest love songs of the year. 

“Rani Tu Mein Raja” is a high-energy Punjabi party anthem from the 2012 film Son of Sardaar, featuring vocals by Mika Singh, Bhavya Pandit, and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya, the song uses playful, royal metaphors to express a confident, vibrant romance. The catchy and upbeat track, featuring lead actors Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha in its music video, was a significant party hit of its time, fitting the film’s celebratory tone. 

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