| "Ghungroo" | |
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 Official song cover | |
| Single byVishal–Shekhar | |
| from the albumWar | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 5 September 2019 |
| Recorded | 2018–2019 |
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| Length | 5:02 |
| Label | YRF Music |
| Composer | Vishal–Shekhar |
| Lyricist | Kumaar |
| Producer | Yash Raj Films |
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| Music video | |
| "Ghungroo" onYouTube | |
"Ghungroo" (transl. Dancing Bells) is an IndianHindi-language song, composed by the duoVishal-Shekhar (Vishal Dadlani andShekhar Ravjiani), with lyrics written byKumaar and recorded byArijit Singh andShilpa Rao for thesoundtrack album of the 2019 Indian filmWar. It was released on 5 September 2019 as the first single from the album, throughYRF Music.
The song was also released inTamil as "Salangaigal" and inTelugu as "Gunde Lo Thootlu Pade". The hook step dance involvingHrithik Roshan became popular. The song amassed over 467 million views on YouTube as of March 2025.[1]
"Ghungroo" was composed by the duoVishal-Shekhar. The song was recorded by Abhay Rumde, mixed by Vijay Dayal and mastered by Donal Whelan. The song is arranged and programmed by Abhijit Nalani.Guitars were performed byWarren Mendonsa.[1]
Lyrics of the song was written byKumaar and recorded byArijit Singh andShilpa Rao.[2]
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Music video was choreographed by the duoBosco–Caesar andTushar Kalia.[3] Music video featuresHrithik Roshan andVaani Kapoor dancing for the single. It was shot onPositano beach inItaly andAmalfi Coast. The music video featured about 150 dancers fromMilan.[4] The film crew reportedly had to shut down a portion of the Positano beach while filming.[5] The rehearsals for the song went up to three months.[6]
In an interview, Kalia said about rehearsals of Vaani Kapoor that "She got so manybruises, she fell so many times and it was bad. Physically, it was very challenging but she never gave up and she never skipped a single day of rehearsal. It is because of her dedication, commitment and hard work that the song has come out so well! I'm really proud of what she has done in the song. It's one of the most difficult songs I have ever choreographed. For the first time ever, an actress is attempting a routine that involvesCyr wheel and aerial rotating pole and both are very difficult routines to pull off even if you are a brilliant dancer."[6]
Bollywood Hungama wrote "both Hrithik and Vaani have proved their mantle with their swift dancing moves in their previous films, both have raised the bar really high in this foot-tapping dance number."[7]The Indian Express wrote "Though fans might miss Hrithik’s unbelievable dance moves here, Vaani surely adds some spark with her acrobatics."[8]India Today wrote "The video opens with a bikini-clad Vaani flaunting her hot bod, while Hrithik is seen watching her dance. Soon the Greek God joins the dancing diva and can be seen showing off his dance moves."[9]Firstpost wrote "'Ghungroo' sees Hrithik's Kabir and Vaani's character traipsing around a secluded island, often breaking into dance in between."[10]Zee News wrote "The dashing 'Greek God' will make you go gaga over him while the gorgeous diva is all set to win hearts".[11]Hindustan Times wrote "Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor turn up the heat in this beachy, sunny number".[3]
The song received positive reception from audiences, praising the music and choreography. The hook step, performed by Roshan, went viral on social media.[12][13] Roshan recreated the viral portion of the dance in the film's promotions.[14]Tiger Shroff recreated the hook step.[15]Nithiin andRashmika Mandanna too recreated the step.[16]Ananya Panday danced the step.[17]Sanya Malhotra grooved the song.[18]
Credits adapted fromYouTube.[1]
| Award[a] | Date of ceremony[b] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Filmfare Awards | 15 February 2020 | Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") | Won | [19] [20] [21] [22] |
| Best Choreography | Bosco–Caesar &Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") | Nominated | |||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 27–29 November 2020 | Best Male Playback Singer | Arijit Singh ("Ghungroo") | Nominated | [23] [24] |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") | Nominated | |||
| Best Choreography | Bosco–Caesar & Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") | Won | |||
| Mirchi Music Awards | 19 February 2020 | Song of The Year | "Ghungroo" | Nominated | [25] |
| Female Vocalist of The Year | Shilpa Rao ("Ghungroo") | Nominated | |||
| Song Engineer – Recording & Mixing | Abhay Rumde & Vijay Dayal ("Ghungroo") | Nominated | |||
| Screen Awards | 8 December 2019 | Best Choreography | Bosco–Caesar Tushar Kalia ("Ghungroo") | Won | [26] |
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