| "Zingaat" | |
|---|---|
| Single byAjay-Atul | |
| from the albumSairat | |
| Language | Marathi |
| Studio | Sony Scoring Stage,Culver City,California[1] |
| Length | 3:52 |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| Songwriter(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Composer(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Producer(s) | Ajay-Atul |
| Music video | |
| Zingaat onYouTube | |
"Zingaat" is a popularMarathi-language song from the 2016 filmSairat, composed by the duoAjay-Atul. It became the most-watched Marathi song on YouTube, with over 450 million views as of June 2021.[2]
The song was recorded atSony Scoring Stage inCulver City,California. The production of "Zingaat" features an orchestra of 66 musicians, recorded on the world's largest Sony scoring stage. It includes a 45-piece string section, a 13–piece brass section, 6 woodwind instruments, a 6–piece horn section, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, a tuba, and a harp. The orchestra was conducted by Mark Graham.[3][4]
Mihir Bhanage ofThe Times of India wrote "What a track this is! High on beats, this catchy tune is impossible to stop humming and its sure to be a hit on the dance floor soon enough"[5] Nandini Ramnath ofScroll.in described "Zingaat" as one of the greatest earworms ever composed, and wrote "Combining traditional drums with a brass section and set to difficult-to-translate lyrics that speak of the raucous joys of young love."[6]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Playback Singer – Male | Ajay–Atul | Nominated | [7][8] |
| Best Choreography | Nagraj Manjule | Nominated |
The song was retained in 2017 Kannada remakeManasu Mallige titled "Ayyayyappo", written byYogaraj Bhat and composed by Ajay-Atul.[6]
A Hindi version of the song from the soundtrack album ofDhadak, featuringIshaan Khatter andJanhvi Kapoor, was released on 27 June 2018. The lyrics were penned byAmitabh Bhattacharya, and the music was composed by Ajay-Atul.[9][10]