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{{Infobox song
| name = Aaha Hero
| cover = Aaha Hero song.jpg
| caption = Official song cover
| type = single
| artist = Pravin Kuwar
| album = [[Ghar Banduk Biryani]]
| language = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2023|02|28}}
| studio = TSM Studios<br>Studio 504
| venue = Mumbai, India
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=5|s=34}}
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| composer = [[AV Prafullachandra]]
| lyricist = Vaibhav Deshmukh
| producer = AV Prafullachandra
| tracks = # "Gun Gun"
# "'''Aaha Hero'''"
# "Haan Ki Badiv (halgi version)"
# "Ghar Banduk Biryani"
# "Mariya"
# "Haan Ki Badiv"
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|VE47lY2Ug88|Aaha Hero}}|type=song}}
}}

"'''Aaha Hero'''" is a 2023 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi]] song from the soundtrack album of ''[[Ghar Banduk Biryani]]'', composed by [[AV Prafullachandra]] and sung by Pravin Kuwar. The lyrics are penned by Vaibhav Deshmukh. The music video for the track features [[Sayaji Shinde]] and [[Akash Thosar]]. It was released on 28 February 2023, as the second single from the album after "[[Ghar Banduk Biryani#Music|Gun Gun]]" through [[Zee Music Company]].

The video song features scenes directly from the film and was choreographed by [[Ganesh Acharya]], with filming taking place at [[Gaganbawada]]. The song was arranged by composer [[AV Prafullachandra]], who also handled the mixing. It was recorded in [[Mumbai]] by Dhananjay Sathe, [[Rahul Sharma (musician)|Rahul Sharma]], and Samir Dharap, and mastered at Newedge Studio by [[Shadab Rayeen]]. In addition to the original Marathi version, the song was released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

== Composition ==
It was composed by [[AV Prafullachandra]]; he also handled the arranging and [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]]. The song was recorded by Dhananjay Sathe at TSM Studios, Rahul Sharma and Samir Dharap at Studio 504 in [[Mumbai]], and mastered at Newedge Studio, Mumbai, by Shadab Rayeen.<ref name=":0">{{Citation |title=Aaha Hero {{!}} Ghar Banduk Biryani {{!}} Nagraj M, Akash T, Sayaji S, Ganesh A{{!}} Pravin K, AV Prafullachandra |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE47lY2Ug88 |access-date=2024-03-25 |language=en}}</ref> Prafullachandra emphasizes that a song within a film is more than just a musical piece; it encapsulates a journey of life, filled with emotions. Working with Nagraj sir previously, he appreciates his meticulous attention to every aspect of the film, including the music. Consequently, all these elements seamlessly align to create a cohesive and impactful cinematic experience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=अडसूळ |first=नीलेश |date=2023-03-01 |title=Ghar Banduk Biryani: ही गाणी जणू चविष्ट बिरयाणीच! दणक्यात झालं 'घर बंदूक बिरयानी'चं म्युझिक लाँच |url=https://www.esakal.com/manoranjan/nagraj-manjules-ghar-banduk-biryani-movie-music-launched-ceremony-sayaji-shinde-akash-thosar-nsa95 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Sakal]] |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-01 |title='Ghar Banduk Biryani': Akash Thosar and Nagraj Manjule's new song 'Aaha Hero' is out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ghar-banduk-biryani-akash-thosar-and-nagraj-manjules-new-song-aaha-hero-is-out/articleshow/98332031.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

{{blockquote
| quote = "At the time of [[Sairat]], when I used to hear the songs, I used to tell myself that [[Maharashtra]] is going to love this. Before the song release, we used to carry those songs discreetly like bombs in our cell phones – only mine and [[Kutub Inamdar|Kutub]]'s. We used to lock ourselves in the cars and discreetly listen to the songs. This time around too, we had to follow the same routine. So this is basically the second bomb that we are presenting."
| author = [[Nagraj Manjule]] said at the launch of the song in [[Pune]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-01 |title='Before release, I used to discreetly carry sairat's songs like bombs': Nagraj Manjule launches music of 'Ghar Banduk Biryani' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/before-release-discreetly-carry-sairats-songs-like-bombs-nagraj-manjule-launches-music-ghar-banduk-biryani-8472732/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
}}

Lyrics of the song was written by Vaibhav Deshmukh and sung by Pravin Kuwar.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-10 |title=गणेश आचार्यच्या तालावर आकाश, सयाजी शिंदेंनी धरला ताल; पाहा 'आहा हेरो'चा making video |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/marathi-movie-ghar-banduk-biryani-aaha-hero-song-making-video-a734/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Lokmat]] |language=mr}}</ref>

== Marketing and release ==
The teaser of the music video was released on 22 February 2023, and the full song was released on 28 February 2023.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title='Ghar Banduk Biryani': Akash Thosar and Nagraj Manjule's new song 'Aaha Hero' is out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/ghar-banduk-biryani-akash-thosar-and-nagraj-manjules-new-song-aaha-hero-is-out/articleshow/98332031.cms |access-date=2024-03-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The song was officially released on 28 February 2023, on digital platforms. The song was launched in [[Pune]] in the presence of the entire cast of the film, where the making video of the film was showcased.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Borade |first=Aarti Vilas |title=Ghar Banduk Biryani: आकाश ठोसर V/s सयाजी शिंदे; 'आहा हेरो' नवे गाणे एकदा पाहाच |url=https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/ghar-banduk-biryani-new-song-aaha-hero-is-out-141677735593033.html |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='आहा हेरो' गाणे प्रदर्शित:'घर बंदूक बिर्याणी' चित्रपटाचा दिमाखदार म्युझिक लाँच सोहळा |url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/local/maharashtra/aurangabad/news/spectacular-music-launch-ceremony-of-the-movie-ghar-banduk-biryani-130995340.html |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Divya Marathi]]}}</ref>

The song was also released in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] with the same title. On 20 March 2023, the Hindi version of "Aaha Hero" was released. It was sung by Pravin Kuwar and written by Jai Atre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaha Hero - Ghar Banduk Biryani - Hindi |url=https://www.hungama.com/album/aaha-hero-from-quot-ghar-banduk-biryani-hindi-quot/101353740/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The Tamil version was also released on the same day, sung by Mathichiyam Bala, with lyrics penned by [[Yugabharathi|Yugabharati]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaha Hero - Ghar Banduk Biryani - Tamil |url=https://www.hungama.com/song/aaha-hero-from-ghar-banduk-biryani-tamil/101354420/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> The Telugu version was released on 27 April 2023, sung by Sai Charan and written by [[Anantha Sriram]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaha Hero - Ghar Banduk Biryani - Telugu |url=https://www.hungama.com/album/aaha-hero-from-quot-ghar-banduk-biryani-telugu-quot/102274926/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

== Credits ==
*[[AV Prafullachandra]] – composer, arranger and producer, mix (AV's Music Lab, Mumbai)
**Vishal Sadaphule – assistant to composer, associate mix engineer
*Pravin Kuwar – singer
*Vaibhav Deshmukh – lyricist
*[[Ganesh Acharya]] – choreographer<ref name=":2" />
*Vivek Naik, Rahul Chitnis, Santosh Bote, Mangesh Shirke – vocal
*[[Sayaji Shinde]], Charan Jadhav, Pravin Chavan, Sudhir Kulkarni, Pravin Dalimbkar, Vishal & Sahil – additional Vocalists<ref name=":2" />
*Jeromi Meghlayi, Mesalanga – pots
*Karthik Vamsi – percussions
*Tapas Roy – strokes
*Shadab Rayeen – mastering (Newedge Studio, Mumbai)
*Dhananjay Sathe – recording engineer (TSM Studios)
*Rahul Sharma & Samir Dharap – recording engineers (Studio 504, Mumbai)<ref name=":0" />

== Music video ==
The music video is taken directly from scenes in ''[[Ghar Banduk Biryani]]'' and was mainly shot by [[Sayaji Shinde]] and [[Akash Thosar]]. It also features actors [[Somnath Awghade]] and Pravin Dalimkar. The choreography was by [[Ganesh Acharya]], and the video was shot at [[Gaganbawada]].<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=दादा कोंडके आणि 'घर बंदूक बिरयानी'चं आहे खास कनेक्शन,नागराज यांनी काय सांगितलं ते वाचाच |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/interview/ghar-banduk-biryani-actor-nagraj-manjule-talks-about-movie-connection-with-dada-kondke/articleshow/99321523.cms |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=mr}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The song received positive response from audience.<ref name=":1" />

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline = Marathi
| extra_column = Singer (s)
| title1 = Aaha Hero
| note1 =
| length1 = 5:34
| lyrics1 = Vaibhav Deshmukh
| extra1 = Pravin Kuwar
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Hindi
| extra_column = Singer (s)
| title1 = Aaha Hero
| note1 =
| length1 = 5:33
| lyrics1 = Jai Atre
| extra1 = Pravin Kuwar
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Tamil
| extra_column = Singer (s)
| title1 = Aaha Hero
| note1 =
| length1 = 5:21
| lyrics1 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| extra1 = Mathichiyam Bala
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Telugu
| extra_column = Singer (s)
| title1 = Aaha Hero
| note1 =
| length1 = 5:33
| lyrics1 = [[Anantha Sriram]]
| extra1 = Sai Charan
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

*{{YouTube|id=VE47lY2Ug88|title=Aaha Hero}} (Marathi)
*{{YouTube|id=VE47lY2Ug88|title=Aaha Hero}} (Hindi)
*{{YouTube|id=ea9qPH1ADzE|title=Aaha Hero}} (Tamil)
*{{YouTube|id=Zq0BDtw-Tu8|title=Aaha Hero}} (Telugu)

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[[Category:2023 songs]]
[[Category:2020s music videos]]
[[Category:Indian songs]]
[[Category:Songs in Marathi]]
[[Category:Songs written for Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:Zee Music Company singles]]

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