"Zinda" () is a song from the soundtrack ''

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ''Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'' () is a 2013 Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra from a script written by Prasoon Joshi. The story is based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete and Olympian who was ...

'' of the 2013 Hindi biographical drama of the same name. The song was composed by

Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy () is an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. They have composed music for over 50 soundtracks across five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and English. Amongst t ...

and performed by

Siddharth Mahadevan Siddharth Mahadevan is an Indian film composer who is known for his songs in the film ''Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'' in which he sang "Zinda" and the rock version of the title song "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". Career Mahadevan got further acclaim for the ...

, son of

Shankar Mahadevan Shankar Mahadevan (born 3 March 1967) is an Indian singer and composer who is part of the Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio that writes music for Indian films. Personal life and early career Shankar Mahadevan was born in Chembur, Mumbai into a Tami ...

, who made his

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singing debut through this song. The lyrics of the song were penned by

Prasoon Joshi Prasoon Joshi (born 16 September 1971) is an Indian poet, writer, lyricist, screenwriter, and communication specialist and marketer. He is the CEO of McCann World group India and Chairman APAC (Asia Pacific), a subsidiary of the global marketi ...

Development

The

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song, according to Ehsaan Noorani, has an "anthemic stadium rock feel". Mehra recommended Siddharth for the song as he had heard him sing on a campaign film he had done for an environmental organization. The composers chose him since he had the "grunge" texture to the voice, which the song demanded.

Release

The song, which was part of the initial teaser, was released on

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and other platforms on 23 May.

Charts

The song immediately after the release entered Top 10, and later topped the iTunes charts. It also entered the

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Top 10 chart and made its way up post release.

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External links

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Zinda
' official video song on ''

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'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Zinda) Songs with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy 2013 singles Indian songs Hindi film songs 2013 songs Songs with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi

Development

Release

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