Ever since Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara came out in July, it has won the hearts of many with its revival of old-school romance and fresh pairing of the leads. Apart from that, the film’s music has been loved, with the songs carrying a soulful intensity.
Now, YRF Music has released an extended music album of the film with two brand-new tracks – ‘Barbaad’ - Rock Version & ‘Saath Tu Chal Humsafar’ and sixteen Original Soundtrack (OST) instrumentals along with the previously released and much-loved seven tracks. The album has collectively amassed 500+ million streams across music streaming platforms featuring on Global Charts on YouTube, across ‘Top Weekly Videos Hindi, Top 100 Music Videos (India & Global), Top 100 Songs Global, and Trending 20 India’.
Speaking about the response to the film’s music, Anand Gurnani, Vice President – Digital & New Media, YRF, said in a statement, “YRF has been a pioneer of original music and stories that continue to define eras. Saiyaara is one such shining result of this original creation, which proves that original Indian music can stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s biggest albums. Its global success shows us that audiences everywhere crave authenticity, and YRF Music is proud to deliver that consistently. With one of the most enviable music catalogues in Indian cinema, YRF Music has built a legacy that resonates across time and technology.”
The soundtrack consists of seven songs composed by Mithoon, Sachet–Parampara, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Faheem Abdullah, Shafahad Khan and Arslan Nizami with lyrics written by Mithoon, Kant, Raj Shekhar, and Irshad Kamil.
Saiyaara starred debutant Ahaan Panday in the lead alongside Aneet Padda. The film became a blockbuster after its release on July 18, amassing Rs 329 crore in India and Rs 570 crore globally.