Salaam-e-Ishq (soundtrack)
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Salaam-e-Ishq is the soundtrack to the 2006 film Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love. The music was released on December 2, 2006 on Grand Hyatt Mumbai by T-Series. It has seven songs composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
with lyrics by Sameer
.
, which earned Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
the National Film Award for Best Music Direction
. The soundtrack consisted of seven tracks. The track "Babuji" from Aar Paar
was remastered and used for the album.
Actor Akshaye Khanna
commented on the music, saying, "Salaam-E-Ishq has the best music I have heard in the last 10 years. The album is outstanding. It is definitely Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's best work till today. It has very unique sounds, and Sameer's lyrics are also fabulous. It is not the type which will become obsolete after a point of time. You will want to pull out its CD even after fifteen years and listen to the music." Anil Kapoor too, echoed the same sentiments, saying the album was best to come out of bollywood in a long time.
too gave the album a positive review, stating, "Each of the songs of Salaam-E-Ishq boasts of high quality music. There are some new sounds interspersed with the kind of music that goes well with the Bollywood scheme of things and the final result is something that is going to stay with you for many more months to come." The Glamsham review read, "The musical trio has infused different musical beats, style and concepts with élan in tracks in “Dil Kya Kare” and “Saiyan Re” and has entertained with title track. Hear it for different musical flavors and you will feel the versatility of this high profile album and the musical flamboyance of musical trio." Gianysh Toolsee's review from Planetbollywood was favorable, in which she said, "Technicalities apart, sometimes it is great to have a soundtrack that is fully enjoyable and this one makes for a good listen."
The soundtrack featured in various Top 10 albums of the year lists. Rediff called it a "delightful soundtrack helmed by the efficient troika of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy", while Bollyspice called it a "sensational album".
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy are an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtrack across four languages...
with lyrics by Sameer
Sameer (lyricist)
Sameer is an Indian lyricist,the main form of work undertaken by Sameer is for Indian songs in Hindi language films. His father is the famed Hindi lyricist, Anjaan . Since the beginning of his career, Sameer has penned around 4,000 songs in over 500 Hindi films and more than 130 songs in 23...
.
Overview
Salaam-e-Ishq is the second movie of Nikhil Advani, after Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho is a 2003 Hindi film set in New York City. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan and Jaya Bachchan. The film was directed by first-timer Nikhil Advani, it was produced by Yash Johar and co-written by Karan Johar, better known as the director of the hit films Kuch Kuch...
, which earned Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy are an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtrack across four languages...
the National Film Award for Best Music Direction
National Film Award for Best Music Direction
The National Film Award for Best Music Direction are given annually. In years 1994, 1995 and 2010, an award for Best Background Score was instituted by the Jury, which was won by Johnson and by Ilaiyaraaja . Ilaiyaraaja and A. R...
. The soundtrack consisted of seven tracks. The track "Babuji" from Aar Paar
Aar Paar (1985 film)
Aar Paar is a 1985 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Shakti Samanta, starring Nutan, Mithun Chakraborty, Mandakini, Ranjeet, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Utpal Dutt and Rajesh Khanna-Plot:...
was remastered and used for the album.
Actor Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna is a critically acclaimed Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema. Known for his impeccable acting talent and flawless diction, Khanna has worked with the best names in Indian cinema.- Background :...
commented on the music, saying, "Salaam-E-Ishq has the best music I have heard in the last 10 years. The album is outstanding. It is definitely Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's best work till today. It has very unique sounds, and Sameer's lyrics are also fabulous. It is not the type which will become obsolete after a point of time. You will want to pull out its CD even after fifteen years and listen to the music." Anil Kapoor too, echoed the same sentiments, saying the album was best to come out of bollywood in a long time.
Tracklisting
Reception
The album was met with positive responses and good commercial success. Sukanya Verma of Rediff in her four-and-a-half star review, remarked, "Salaam-e-Ishq is a well-designed, wholesome soundtrack with emphasis on melody, beat and innovation. Featuring seven individual tracks, no sad versions or technically damaged retakes. It is seven out of seven! The musical trio succeed in getting the perfect score." Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama
Bollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....
too gave the album a positive review, stating, "Each of the songs of Salaam-E-Ishq boasts of high quality music. There are some new sounds interspersed with the kind of music that goes well with the Bollywood scheme of things and the final result is something that is going to stay with you for many more months to come." The Glamsham review read, "The musical trio has infused different musical beats, style and concepts with élan in tracks in “Dil Kya Kare” and “Saiyan Re” and has entertained with title track. Hear it for different musical flavors and you will feel the versatility of this high profile album and the musical flamboyance of musical trio." Gianysh Toolsee's review from Planetbollywood was favorable, in which she said, "Technicalities apart, sometimes it is great to have a soundtrack that is fully enjoyable and this one makes for a good listen."
The soundtrack featured in various Top 10 albums of the year lists. Rediff called it a "delightful soundtrack helmed by the efficient troika of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy", while Bollyspice called it a "sensational album".