Raajneeti (soundtrack)

The soundtrack to Raajneeti featured four original songs composed by four different musicians.^[1] Pritam composed the song "Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si" sung by Mohit Chauhan and Antara Mitra, the contestant of the second season of Indian Idol. Aadesh Shrivastava composed and recorded the song "More Piya" with Shashi Suman; the song further included a female version performed by Kavita Seth. Shantanu Moitra's composition "Ishq Barse" featured vocals by Swanand Kirkire (who is also the lyricist), Pronob Biswas and Hamsika Iyer and produced by Sandeep Shirodkar. "Dhan Dhan Dharti" is composed by Wayne Sharpe, who composed the film's background score, and featured vocals by Shankar Mahadevan.^[2] Sharpe further composed "Vande Mataram" as a part of the background score.^[3]

The soundtrack was distributed by UTV Music with Sony Music India as the digital partner.^[1] The album was released on 23 April 2010 at the Radio Mirchi breakfast show hosted by RJ Jeeturaaj. Ranbir and Katrina attended the radio station for the music launch.^[4][5]

Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama wrote "Music of Raajneeti delivers more than what one would have expected. Since the film is not a romantic musical, there would be quite some effort required by the makers to help the music reach out to masses. Also, around the release of the film, the focus is bound to shift towards the political drama that would mean that music may take a backseat. However, those who would catch the music would certainly not be disappointed."^[6] A reviewer from Hindustan Times wrote "the soundtrack of Raajneeti is a mixed bag with some brilliant compositions and some average numbers."^[7]