"Sanam Re" is an Indian Hindi-language song written and composed by Mithoon from the 2016 soundtrack album to the film of the same name. The song is sung by Arijit Singh. The track was officially released on 22 December 2015.
Legacy The song has been sampled in several hip hop songs, particularly in the subgenre of drill. It was first sampled in "Exposing Me" (2018) by Chicago drill rapper Memo600, which was remixed in a 2019 version featuring King Von. Further remixes of "Exposing Me" were made by FBG Duck, featuring Rooga, and 22Gz. American rapper CJ sampled the song in his track "Whoopty" (2020). Other notable samples include "Vergeet De Buurt Nooit" by Lijpe and "Face To Face" by Italian rapper Rondodasosa.
Chart performance Year Chart Peak Position Time Span on Chart Ref. 2016 Mirchi Music Top 20 Countdown 1 21 weeks
Accolades Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Global Indian Music Academy Awards 6 April 2016 Most Streamed Song of the Year "Sanam Re"
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