Kick is the soundtrack to the 2014 film of the same name directed and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala (in his directorial debut). An adaptation of the eponymous 2009 Telugu film, it stars Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The soundtrack features 18 songs, with five original tracks curated by Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros. Anjjan and Yo Yo Honey Singh and written by Kumaar, Shabbir Ahmed, Mayur Puri, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jasmine Sandlas. The remainder is accompanied by remixes and alternate versions of those original tracks. T-Series released the soundtrack album on 7 July 2014.
Background and release Kick marked Khan's return to playback singing after 25 years; his previous stint as a singer was for the song "Chandi Ki Daal Par" from Hello Brother (1999). The first song "Jumme Ki Raat" performed by Mika Singh and Palak Muchhal was released on 6 June 2014, as it coincided with Jummah, an auspicious day for Muslims.
The second song "Hangover" was released on 12 June 2014. The track was sung by Khan himself with Shreya Ghoshal, and rap verses by Meet Bros. Anjjan who also composed the track. Manmeet of the Meet Bros duo said that Khan's voice felt apt for the track, after they could not find suitable singers. However, Sonu Nigam earlier performed the track in late-November, but his vocals were scrapped with Khan performing the track. A source close to the production said that Nadiadwala approached Sonu to perform the track and did not receive any remuneration as he sang for Khan in his previous films. But due to undisclosed reasons, his version was not included.
Sajid Nadiadwala bought the rights for the song "Saat Samundar Par" from the film Vishwatma (1992). It was a tribute to Sajid's first late wife and Bollywood actress Divya Bharti, on whom the song was picturized on. Since this was his first film he directed, he wanted to pay a tribute to his late wife Divya, and wanted her to be part of it. Salman Khan danced to the song "Saat Samundar Par" as a tribute to Bharti.
The soundtrack was released by T-Series on 7 July 2014 as a single album in music streaming platforms, and as a two-part jukebox in YouTube.
Track listing
Reception Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama called the album as an "outright winner". Devesh Sharma of Filmfare called it as "a short and peppy album, which will perk you up for a little while" giving 3.5 (out of 5). Nishevitha Vijayanand of Rediff.com said that "the soundtrack of Kick is total paisa vasool for Salman Khan's fans" and rated 3 (out of 5). Sankhayan Ghosh of The Indian Express wrote "Kick is actually better than last few film albums of Khan, its two dance numbers being its highpoint."
Accolades AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultBollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards14 January 2015Best SoundtrackKick – Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros. Anjjan and Yo Yo Honey SinghBest Song"Jumme Ki Raat" – Himesh Reshammiya (composer), Kumaar, Shabbir Ahmed (lyricists), Mika Singh, Palak Muchhal (singers)Best LyricistKumaar – ("Hangover")Best Female Playback SingerShreya Ghoshal – ("Hangover")Mirchi Music Awards27 February 2015Upcoming Female Vocalist of The YearJasmine Sandlas – ("Yaar Naa Miley")Screen Awards14 January 2015Best Music DirectorHimesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros. Anjjan and Yo Yo Honey SinghFilmfare Awards31 January 2015Best Music DirectorHimesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros. Anjjan and Yo Yo Honey SinghIIFA Awards5–7 June 2015Best Male Playback SingerMika Singh for "Jumme Ki Raat"Best Choreography Ahmed Khan for "Jumme Ki Raat"
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