Aaj Ki Raat (2024 song)
| "Aaj Ki Raat" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar | |
| from the album Stree 2 | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 24 July 2024 |
| Recorded | 2023 |
| Length | 3:48 |
| Label | Saregama |
| Composer(s) | Sachin–Jigar |
| Lyricist(s) | Amitabh Bhattacharya |
| Music video | |
| "Aaj Ki Raat" on YouTube | |
"Aaj Ki Raat" (transl. Tonight) is a song from the 2024 Hindi film Stree 2, sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar. It was picturised on Tamannaah Bhatia. The song received a positive reception becoming one of the most popular songs of the year. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard India, #2 on UK Asian charts and #65 on Billboard Global 200.
Composition and music video
[edit]Sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar, the lyrics for the song were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the music was composed by Sachin–Jigar and the choreography was done by Vijay Ganguly.[1] The song was shot on Tamannaah Bhatia's birthday in the 5 degree temperature.[2]
"Aaj Ki Raat" is a party song that is picturized upon Bhatia as a special appearance who is introduced as Shama for the song. The video shows Bhatia dancing and captivating the people of Chanderi. Maddock Films, the producer of the film Stree 2 unveiled the song on 24 July 2024 on social media by sharing the video of the song.[3]
Reception
[edit]A critic, Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama said that "No wonder, Sachin–Jigar and Amitabh Bhattacharya hit a six with the very first song, "Aaj Ki Raat". This one is a unique composition for sure since it has everything from a ghazal feel to the lounge setting with even an item number vibe to it, something which may have been really tough to pull off but comes across as rather effortless here."[4] Indian actress and producer, Priyanka Chopra sharing an audio clip of the song on her Instagram story, called the song, "This banger though...". For Bhatia, on whom the song is picturized, she wrote, "You're too good!".[5] ETV Bharat calling the song "alluring" said "Tamannaah Bhatia dances with irresistible charm." It further said that "the song is bound to get the audiences moving and ready to hit the dance floor immediately."[6]
The song received positive reception from audiences too, praising the music. The hook step, performed by Bhatia, went viral on social media.[7]
"Aaj Ki Raat" peaked at #1 on Billboard India for consecutive nine weeks through 24 August 2024[8] to 19 October 2024.[9] The song peaked at #2 on UK Asian charts dated 27 September 2024.[10] The song entered the Billboard Global 200 at the 65th position on 14 September 2024.[11] On MENA Chart, the song peaked at #19 in the week of September 2024.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aaj Ki Raat - Stree 2 - Tamannaah Bhatia". Bollywood Hungama. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ ""It's special because I shot it on my birthday": Tamannaah Bhatia on her song 'Aaj Ki Raat' from 'Stree 2'". Asian News International. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Stree 2 new song: Tamannaah Bhatia's peppy number 'Aaj Ki Raat' will steal your heart - WATCH". India TV. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Stree 2 Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra's Big Shout Out To Tamannaah's Aaj Ki Raat: "This Banger..."". NDTV. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Stree 2 Song Aaj Ki Raat: Tamannaah Bhatia Dances With Irresistible Charm In Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao Starrer". ETV Bharat. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Stree 2 Songs Aaj Ki Raat-Aayi Nai Conquer Ormax, Spotify Charts. Saregama Hits New High". Filmibeat. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "India Songs – Billboard". Billboard. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "India Songs – Billboard". Billboard. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Asian Music Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Global 200 – Billboard". Billboard. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "The Official Mena Chart - This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20 from 27 September 2024 to 3 October 2024". MENA Chart. Archived from the original on 11 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.