Apsara Aali
| "Apsara Aali" | |
|---|---|
 Official song cover | |
| Song by Bela Shende (Backing vocals by Ajay-Atul) | |
| from the album Natarang | |
| Language | Marathi |
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:10 |
YouTube | |
"Apsara Aali" is a Marathi-language song from the 2010 Indian drama film Natarang, directed by Ravi Jadhav. The song is composed by Ajay-Atul, features lyrics by Guru Thakur and vocals by Bela Shende. It gained immense popularity and was performed by Sonalee Kulkarni in the film.[1]
Development
"Apsara Aali" is arranged and programmed by Ajay-Atul. The song was choreographed by Phulwa Khamkar, who made the dance a combination of folk and classical. Ajay-Atul use a rhythm called Keherwa, which has 8 beats in a cycle, and they organize it in four different levels of complexity: 4, 8, 16, and 24 beats within the same cycle.[2]
Music video
The music video features Sonalee Kulkarni as Nayana dancing on a stage. She is accompanied by a troupe of dancers. For the song, she wears a heavy jewellery, nauvari saree, and sings directly to audience.[3]
Reception
The song became popular and topped the charts.[4] The official music video had crossed over 90 million views on YouTube.[5]
Ruchir Pathak of MouthShut.com wrote "It spread the magic and fit perfectly for nautanki."[6] While audiences enjoyed the Lāvaṇī dance sequences, traditional Lāvaṇī performers and experts criticized them for having a more item song-like feel. Critics particularly pointed out Sonalee Kulkarni's provocative attire, which they argued deviates from the conservative traditional Lāvaṇī costume.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Nominee | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Bela Shende | Best Female Playback Singer | Won[8] |
| Ajay-Atul | Best Music Director | Won[8] | ||
| Guru Thakur | Best Lyricist | Nominated[8] | ||
| Phulwa Khamkar | Best Choreographer | Won[8] | ||
| Sanskruti Kaladarpan | Bela Shende | Best Singer – Female | Won[9] | |
| Ajay-Atul | Best Music Director | Won[9] | ||
| Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards | Bela Shende | Best Female Playback Singer | Won[8] | |
| Ajay-Atul | Best Music Director | Won[8] | ||
| 2011 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Bela Shende | Best Playback Singer - Female | Nominated[8] |
| Ajay-Atul | Best Music Director | Won[8] | ||
| Guru Thakur | Best Lyricist | Won[8] | ||
| Phulwa Khamkar | Best Choreographer | Won[8] | ||
| V. Shantaram Puraskar | Ajay-Atul | Best Music Direction | Won[8] | |
| Phulwa Khamkar | Best Choreography | Won[8] | ||
| BIG FM Music Awards | Ajay-Atul | Best Music Director | Won[10] | |
| Bela Shende | Best Female Playback Singer | Won[10] | ||
| Ajay-Atul & Guru Thakur | Best Song of the Year | Won[10] |
References
- ^ "This Rendition Of Marathi Classic Apsara Aali Is Super Hit". News18.
- ^ "5 soulful song renditions that will leave you mesmerised". Hindustan Times. 16 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Watch Popular Marathi Song 'Apsara Aali' Sung By Bela Shende And Ajay-Atul | Marathi Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Apsara Aali Full Song | Natarang | Sonalee Kulkarni, Ajay Atul | Marathi Songs, retrieved 22 March 2024
- ^ "Natarang review".
- ^ Prashant Pawar (20 March 2010). "लावणीचे वाजले की बारा!" (in Marathi). Daily Loksatta.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Ajay - Atul: The Official Website". 24 August 2014. Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards 2010, Celebrating 10th Year". 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Lata Mangeshkar felicitated at Big Marathi Music Awards". www.radioandmusic.com.