| "Ae Watan" | |
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| Single byArijit Singh,Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| from the albumRaazi | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 2018 |
| Genre | Patriotic |
| Length | 3:43 (male version) 3:31 (female version) |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
| Composer | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
| Lyricist | Gulzar |
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| "Ae Watan" onYouTube | |
Ae Watan (transl. Oh Homeland) is an IndianpatrioticHindi song from the soundtrack of the 2018Bollywood filmRaazi. The song is sung byArijit Singh andSunidhi Chauhan.Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy composed the music, and the lyrics are byGulzar andAllama Iqbal. The music video for the song stars Sehmat Khan (played byAlia Bhatt).
The song was praised for "deliveringpatriotism" by multiple critics. Gulzar has expressed his belief that "Ae Watan" should become "the song of our nation". The song won the IIFA Award for Playback Singer (Male and Female) at the 2019International Indian Film Academy Awards.
Both "Ae Watan" and "Dilbaro" serve as the title tracks for the film.[1]Ehsaan Noorani of the musical trioShankar–Ehsaan–Loy described the song as being "crucial to the story".[1]Shankar Mahadevan of the same trio, talking about the song, toldThe Times of India,[1]
'Ae Watan' started with lyrics. He [Gulzar] had written it, and we just picked it up and started singing it. The song dictated the melody, it was an organic process. All songs of 'Raazi' have been made like that.
Lyricist Gulzar has said he wants the song to become "the song of our nation".[1] In an interview withThe Times of India, Gulzar explains: "It speaks for all of us and it speaks without any prejudice. People keep asking what nationalism is all about. Well, one can define nationalism through this song".[1] Gulzar later stated that the song is a tribute to the poetMuhammad Iqbal.[2]
The music video features actressAlia Bhatt as Sehmat Khan, explaining why she choose to become a spy for India.[3]
Writing forThe Hindu, Vipin Nair praised the song, calling it the first "patriotic song to have come out of Bollywood in a long time".[4]Firstpost, an Indian news and media website, wrote: "'Ae Watan' celebrates the true spirit of patriotism – where one places one's motherland before anything, even oneself".[5] Sankhayan Ghosh of the Film Companion expressed that the song "stands out for its simplicity, and context".[6] He further added "Ae Watan appeals to the hardened cynics from both sides of the ideological centre; it reminds us that patriotism isn't necessarily a bad thing, all the while showing the price we pay for it".[6] Priyanka Vartak ofThe Free Press Journal wrote that: "[Arijit Singh] his soulful voice will surely give you goosebumps".[7]
Ehsaan Noorani commented that people upload "at least two-three cover versions" of the song via social media platforms.[1] He further added that the song has "achieved a different level of popularity" and he has never "seen reactions" like this before.[1]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position | Ref. |
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| The Times of IndiaMirchi Top 20 Chart | 10 | [8] |
| Year | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | IIFA Award for Best Lyricist | Gulzar | Nominated | [9] |
| IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer | Harshdeep Kaur;Vibha Saraf | Won | ||
| IIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer | Arijit Singh | Won | ||
| Mirchi Music Award for Male Vocalist of The Year | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Mirchi Music Awards for Critics' Choice Lyricist of The Year | Gulzar | Nominated | [10] | |
| Mirchi Music Awards for Critics' Choice Song of The Year | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Nominated |
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