Rating – 6
Music Director – White Noise Collectives
Lyrics – Amitabh Bhattacharya, Irshad Kamil
Film Director – Sriram Raghavan
Film Release – 1 January 2026
The soundtrack album for the 2026 biographical war drama Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is a soul-stirring collection that mirrors the film’s emotional depth and patriotic fervor. Composed and produced by White Noise Collectives—a collaborative venture by Sachin–Jigar—the five-track album features poignant lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and Irshad Kamil. Released on January 1, 2026, under the Sony Music India label, the album includes standout tracks like the romantic ballad “Sitaare,” sung by Arijit Singh, and the high-energy title track “Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis” by Jasmine Sandlas. Other notable contributions include “Tera Aashiq” by Master Saleem and Madhubanti Bagchi, and “Sajda” by Vishal Mishra and Asees Kaur, all of which aim to provide an immersive musical narrative for the true story of 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal.
| Song | Singers | Music Director | Lyricist | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitaare | Arijit Singh | White Noise Collectives | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 8 |
| Tera Aashiq | Master Saleem, Madhubanti Bagchi | White Noise Collectives | Irshad Kamil | 5 |
| Sajda | Vishal Mishra, Asees Kaur | White Noise Collectives | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 8 |
| Ban Ke Dikha Ikkis | Jasmine Sandlas | White Noise Collectives | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 5 |
| Biraadar Yamma Yamma | Divya Kumar, Sumonto Mukherjee | White Noise Collectives | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 5 |
“Sitaare,” the lead single from the Ikkis soundtrack, is a soulful romantic ballad that serves as the “emotional heartbeat” of the film. Sung by the maestro Arijit Singh, the track features his signature warm, hauntingly beautiful vocals that effortlessly convey a quiet intensity of love and longing. Musically, the song is a soft, melodic composition by White Noise Collectives, characterized by rich orchestration and a dreamy visual palette that captures the innocent relationship between the lead characters before the storm of war. The poetic lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya further enhance this intimate and honest atmosphere, centering on themes of destiny and the deep, pre-destined connection between lovers.
“Sajda” is an ethereal, Sufi-infused melody that blends traditional devotional sounds with contemporary cinematic production. The track features the powerful, gritty textures of Vishal Mishra alongside the delicate, fluid vocals of Asees Kaur, creating a poignant vocal contrast that underscores the film’s deeper spiritual and emotional stakes. Composed by White Noise Collectives, the song relies on a soaring orchestral arrangement punctuated by evocative Indian instrumentation, while Amitabh Bhattacharya’s lyrics frame love as an act of ultimate worship and sacrifice.
