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Ghungroo (song)

For the musical anklet worn by classical Indian dancers, see Ghungroo.

"Ghungroo" (transl. Dancing Bells) is an Indian Hindi-language song, composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar (Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani), with lyrics written by Kumaar and recorded by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao for the soundtrack album of the 2019 Indian film War. It was released on 5 September 2019 as the first single from the album, through YRF Music.

"Ghungroo"
Official song cover
Single by Vishal–Shekhar
from the album War
LanguageHindi
Released5 September 2019
Recorded2018–2019
Studio
Genre
Length5:02
LabelYRF Music
Composer(s)Vishal–Shekhar
Lyricist(s)Kumaar
Producer(s)Yash Raj Films
War track listing
  1. "Ghungroo"
  2. "Jai Jai Shivshankar"
  3. "War Theme"
  4. "Kabir's Theme"
  5. "Khalid's Theme"
Music video
"Ghungroo" on YouTube

The song was also released in Tamil as "Salangaigal" and in Telugu as "Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade". The hook step dance involving Hrithik Roshan became popular. The song amassed over 440 million views on YouTube.[1]

Composition

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"Ghungroo" was composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar. The song was recorded by Abhay Rumde, mixed by Vijay Dayal and mastered by Donal Whelan. The song is arranged and programmed by Abhijit Nalani. Guitars were performed by Warren Mendonsa.[1]

Lyrics of the song was written by Kumaar and recorded by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao.[2]

Music video

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Part of "Ghungroo" was shot at the Amalfi Coast

Music video was choreographed by the duo Bosco–Caesar and Tushar Kalia.[3] Music video features Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor dancing for the single. It was shot on Positano beach in Italy and Amalfi Coast. The music video featured about 150 dancers from Milan.[4] The film crew reportedly had to shut down a portion of the Positano beach while filming.[5] The rehearsals for the song went up to three months.[6]

In an interview, Kalia said about rehearsals of Vaani Kapoor that "She got so many bruises, she fell so many times and it was bad. Physically, it was very challenging but she never gave up and she never skipped a single day of rehearsal. It is because of her dedication, commitment and hard work that the song has come out so well! I'm really proud of what she has done in the song. It's one of the most difficult songs I have ever choreographed. For the first time ever, an actress is attempting a routine that involves Cyr wheel and aerial rotating pole and both are very difficult routines to pull off even if you are a brilliant dancer."[6]

Reception

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Bollywood Hungama wrote "both Hrithik and Vaani have proved their mantle with their swift dancing moves in their previous films, both have raised the bar really high in this foot-tapping dance number."[7] The Indian Express wrote "Though fans might miss Hrithik’s unbelievable dance moves here, Vaani surely adds some spark with her acrobatics."[8] India Today wrote "The video opens with a bikini-clad Vaani flaunting her hot bod, while Hrithik is seen watching her dance. Soon the Greek God joins the dancing diva and can be seen showing off his dance moves."[9] Firstpost wrote "'Ghungroo' sees Hrithik's Kabir and Vaani's character traipsing around a secluded island, often breaking into dance in between."[10] Zee News wrote "The dashing 'Greek God' will make you go gaga over him while the gorgeous diva is all set to win hearts".[11] Hindustan Times wrote "Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor turn up the heat in this beachy, sunny number".[3]

Impact

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The song received positive reception from audiences, praising the music and choreography. The hook step, performed by Roshan, went viral on social media.[12][13] Roshan recreated the viral portion of the dance in the film's promotions.[14] Tiger Shroff recreated the hook step.[15] Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna too recreated the step.[16] Ananya Panday danced the step.[17] Sanya Malhotra grooved the song.[18]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from YouTube.[1]

Accolades

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Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards 15 February 2020 Best Female Playback Singer Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") Won [19]
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Best Choreography Bosco–Caesar & Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") Nominated
International Indian Film Academy Awards 27–29 November 2020 Best Male Playback Singer Arijit Singh ("Ghungroo") Nominated [23]
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Best Female Playback Singer Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") Nominated
Best Choreography Bosco–Caesar & Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") Won
Mirchi Music Awards 19 February 2020 Song of The Year "Ghungroo" Nominated [25]
Female Vocalist of The Year Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") Nominated
Song Engineer – Recording & Mixing Abhay Rumde & Vijay Dayal ("Ghungroo") Nominated
Screen Awards 8 December 2019 Best Choreography Bosco–Caesar
Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") 		Won [26]
  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in Alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ghungroo Song", YouTube, archived from the original on 14 March 2023, retrieved 15 April 2023
  2. ^ "Song check: In 'Ghungroo' from 'War', a funky duet by Shilpa Rao and Arijit Singh". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b "War song Ghungroo: Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor turn up the heat in this beachy, sunny number". Hindustan Times. 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor shot for Ghungroo at this exotic location!". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  5. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (5 September 2019). "WAR: Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor's party shuts Positano beach! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b Singh, Shalu (7 September 2019). "Did you know Vaani Kapoor was injured several times during Ghungroo shooting?". www.indiatvnews.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. ^ "'War' song 'Ghungroo': Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor flaunt their impeccable dance moves in this sizzling song". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  8. ^ "War song Ghungroo: You will slowly warm up to Hrithik and Vaani's party number". 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  9. ^ "War new song Ghungroo out: Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor's sizzling chemistry is to die for". India Today. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  10. ^ "War song Ghungroo: Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor groove to Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao's peppy track". Firstpost. 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Ghungroo song: Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor are a visual delight in this peppy track from 'War'—Watch". Zee News. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Hrithik's hook step from the Ghungroo song a major hit amongst fans". Mid-day. 10 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Indian Idol 12 Winner Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal Recreate 'Ghungroo' Hook Step". News18. 22 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  14. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (25 September 2019). "The Kapil Sharma Show: Hrithik Roshan makes Kapil groove to the beats of 'Ghungroo' from War : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  15. ^ "Tiger Shroff Recreates War Song Ghungroo. Dedicates It To Hrithik Roshan And Vaani Kapoor". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  16. ^ "Rashmika Mandanna and Nithiin groove to Hrithik Roshan's Ghungroo in Italy. See video". India Today. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  17. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (16 September 2019). "Watch: Ananya Panday attempts to replicate the hook step of Hrithik Roshan-Vaani Kapoor's song 'Ghungroo' : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  18. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (22 October 2019). "Sanya Malhotra grooves to the tunes of Hrithik Roshan's song Ghungroo from War (watch video) : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  19. ^ "NOMINATIONS FOR 65TH AMAZON FILMFARE AWARDS 2020". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  20. ^ "WINNERS OF THE 65TH AMAZON FILMFARE AWARDS 2020". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 23 March 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
  21. ^ "Technical Nominations for the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020". Filmfare. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  22. ^ "65th Amazon Filmfare Award 2020 Technical and Short Film award winners". Filmfare. 2 February 2020. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  23. ^ "IIFA Awards 2020: Here are the nominations!". International Indian Film Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 5 May 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  24. ^ "IIFA Technical Awards 2020: All the Winners!". International Indian Film Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  25. ^ "Nominations for the 12th Smule Mirchi Music Awards 2020". Mirchi Music Awards. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  26. ^ "Screen Awards 2019 full winners list". India Today. 9 December 2019. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
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