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to the 2014 film of the same name directed by

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starring

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and

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. Produced by

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, the film is an adaptation of the American film ''

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'' (2010). The film's musical score is composed by

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, while the five-song soundtrack accompanying the film is composed by the duo

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and lyrics written by

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and Kumaar. The soundtrack to the film was released by

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on 11 September 2014.

Release

The soundtrack to the film featured four original songs, including a reprised version of one of the tracks.

acquired the music rights for the film. The album was preceded with the single "Tu Meri" written and sung by

on 18 August 2014, with a music video accompanying the same day. It was then followed by the second single "Meherbaan" written by Anvita Dutt Guptan and sung by Ash King,

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and Shekhar Ravjiani. The music video for the song was released on 3 September 2014, and the digital single released three days later. The teaser of the title song was released on 10 September 2014 featuring Roshan and Kaif. Two days later, the official music video of the song was released. The track was written by Dadlani, who also performed backing vocals on it, and sung by

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and

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. It was choreographed by Bosco–Caesar. The song experience was "fun" for Roshan, who said, "It's my ode to the inspiration he ichael Jacksonhas been". A music launch was held on 11 September 2014, with Roshan, Kaif, Anand, Vishal–Shekhar to release the soundtrack containing the remainder of the tracks.

Reception

Joginder Tuteja of ''

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'' described that "the musical team ishal–Shekharhave created enough good numbers to entertain us" assigning 3.5 out of 5. Rajiv Vijayakar of ''

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'' gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "Hooks, catchphrases and beats more than musical or lyrical substance are the three anchors of the score. This is a score that will be liked in passing."

Release

Reception

Track listing

Hindi

Tamil

Telugu

Accolades

References