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{{Short description|2022 song by Vishal–Shekhar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Besharam Rang
| type = single
| cover = Besharam Rang song.jpg
| caption = Official song cover
| artist = [[Vishal–Shekhar]], [[Shilpa Rao]] and [[Caralisa Monteiro]]
| album = [[Pathaan (soundtrack)|Pathaan]]
| language = [[Hindustani language|Hindi-Urdu]]<br>Spanish
| released = 11 December 2022
| recorded = 2020–2022
| studio = {{ubl|
* YRF Studios, [[Mumbai]]
* YN Music Studio, [[Dubai]]
* Czech TV Music Studio, [[Prague]]
}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dance music|Dance]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Classical music|Western classical]]}}
| length = 4:18
| label = [[YRF Music]]
| singer =
| writer =
| composer = Vishal–Shekhar
| lyricist = [[Kumaar]] (Hindi)<br>[[Vishal Dadlani]] (Spanish)
| producer = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| tracks = # "'''Besharam Rang'''"
# "Jhoome Jo Pathaan"
# "Pathaan's Theme"
# "Jim's Theme"
| misc = {{External music video|type=single|{{YouTube|id=huxhqphtDrM|title="Besharam Rang"}}
}}
}}
"'''Besharam Rang'''" ({{Translation|Shameless color}}) is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language song, composed by the duo of [[Vishal-Shekhar]] ([[Vishal Dadlani]] and [[Shekhar Ravjiani]]), with lyrics written by [[Kumaar]] and sung by [[Shilpa Rao]], [[Caralisa Monteiro]], with backing vocals by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani for the [[Pathaan (soundtrack)|soundtrack album]] of the 2023 Indian film ''[[Pathaan (film)|Pathaan]]''. It was released on 11 December 2022 as the first single from the album, through [[YRF Music]]. "Besharam Rang" was composed with an [[Urban adult contemporary|old-school]] approach in a modern musical arrangement. The track has [[Spanish language|Spanish]] verses written by Vishal.

The song was also released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as "Azhaiyaa Mazhai" and in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as "Naa Nijam Rangu". Upon release, the song received positive reviews by audience and critics. The hook step dance involving [[Deepika Padukone]] became popular.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/besharam-rang-deepika-padukones-hook-step-in-pathaan-song-sparks-off-meme-fest/articleshow/96191432.cms|title=Besharam Rang': Deepika Padukone's hook step in 'Pathaan' song sparks off meme fest|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India|access-date=5 April 2023|archive-date=8 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408222302/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/besharam-rang-deepika-padukones-hook-step-in-pathaan-song-sparks-off-meme-fest/articleshow/96191432.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> It has over 440 million views on [[YouTube]]. "Besharam Rang" was certified Bollywood song of 2022 to garner fastest 100+ million views on [[YouTube]].

== Composition ==
"Besharam Rang" was first song composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar for the ''Pathaan'' album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-first-song-created-pathaan-reveals-vishal-dadlani/|title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Besharam Rang' was the first song we created for Pathaan, reveals Vishal Dadlani : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=9 February 2023|access-date=29 April 2023|archive-date=10 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210174835/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-first-song-created-pathaan-reveals-vishal-dadlani/|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was conceptualized in the atrium of a building over coffees and casual chats, later, directly recorded in studio.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Urmin |first=RJ |date=9 February 2023 |title='Besharam Rang' secret REVEALED by Vishal & Sheykhar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/besharam-rang-secret-revealed-by-vishal-sheykhar-pathaan/ |access-date=5 April 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228104110/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/besharam-rang-secret-revealed-by-vishal-sheykhar-pathaan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was recorded during phase one and two of the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Urmin |first=RJ |date=9 February 2022 |title=Vishal & Sheykhar on creating music for Om Shanti Om, Pathaan, Sultan |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/vishal-sheykhar-on-creating-music-for-om-shanti-om-pathaan-sultan/ |access-date=5 April 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228104106/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/celeb-interviews/vishal-sheykhar-on-creating-music-for-om-shanti-om-pathaan-sultan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was attributed to the 'old school' way of compositions. The song was composed with dummy lyrics and [[Shilpa Rao]] recorded the patch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-lyricist-vishal-dadlani-reveals-shilpa-rao-involved-song-even-lyrics/|title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Besharam Rang' lyricist Vishal Dadlani reveals Shilpa Rao was involved with the song even before the lyrics : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=February 8, 2023|access-date=5 April 2023|archive-date=2 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302120604/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-lyricist-vishal-dadlani-reveals-shilpa-rao-involved-song-even-lyrics/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lyricist [[Kumaar]] worked on the lyricsm, in receipt of her vocals. Dadlani called it an unusual way of working whereas Ravjiani clarified that the song had a different chorus and the hook line written was how the song shaped up.<ref name=":0" /> Original structure of composition was: full chorus - intro - cross line - hook line.<ref name=":0" /> There was a separate intro written which later landed into the lines "Humein To Loot Liya Milke..."<ref name=":0" /> On the music arrangement of "Besharam Rang", the duo mentioned that [[Warren Mendonsa]] recorded the [[guitar riffs]] in [[New Zealand]]. In the event of "Besharam Rang" drawn music comparisons<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-12 |title=Reddit finds too many similarities between Pathaan's Besharam Rang and War's Ghungroo, chooses a clear winner |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/reddit-finds-too-many-similarities-between-pathaan-s-besharam-rang-and-war-s-ghungroo-chooses-a-clear-winner-101670853335220.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101106/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/reddit-finds-too-many-similarities-between-pathaan-s-besharam-rang-and-war-s-ghungroo-chooses-a-clear-winner-101670853335220.html |url-status=live }}</ref> with the song "[[Ghungroo (song)|Ghungroo]]", they clarified that Besharam Rang was a "sensual feminine track" and they did not work 'closed room' on the track.<ref name=":0" /> On coining the title "Besharam Rang", the duo gave credited the lyricist who took the brief of the song and translated it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2023-02-09 |title="Besharam Rang writer Kumaar is a genius", explains composers Vishal-Sheykhar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-writer-kumaar-genius-explains-composers-vishal-sheykhar-watch/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228105611/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-besharam-rang-writer-kumaar-genius-explains-composers-vishal-sheykhar-watch/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The brief of the lyrics were about 'a girl who by her sheer lack of innovation was incredibly attractive'.<ref name=":0" /> Kumaar did not write the tracks but let his ideas be written by the Dadlani and Ravjiani.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Patil |first=Apoorva |date=2023-02-10 |title=Vishal-Sheykhar On Besharam Rang Writer, Kumaar: "He Is a Genius!" |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/vishal-sheykhar-on-besharam-rang-writer-kumaar-he-is-a-genius-592741.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101107/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/vishal-sheykhar-on-besharam-rang-writer-kumaar-he-is-a-genius-592741.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Music video ==
The music video features [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. It was choreographed by [[Vaibhavi Merchant]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/besharam-rang-choreographer-vaibhavi-merchant-speaks-pathaan-song-says-nobody-goes-beach-wearing-full-clothes/|title='Besharam Rang' choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant speaks about the Pathaan song; says, "Nobody goes to a beach wearing full clothes" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=January 23, 2023|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412055239/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/besharam-rang-choreographer-vaibhavi-merchant-speaks-pathaan-song-says-nobody-goes-beach-wearing-full-clothes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pathaan-besharam-rang-choreographer-vaibhavi-merchant-deepika-padukone-look-song-response-8323448/|title=Besharam Rang choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant on response to Pathaan song, Deepika Padukone's look: 'Her costumes triggered a style…'|date=December 14, 2022|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412033401/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pathaan-besharam-rang-choreographer-vaibhavi-merchant-deepika-padukone-look-song-response-8323448/|url-status=live}}</ref> and shot in [[Spain]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://curlytales.com/heres-where-the-shah-rukh-deepika-starrer-besharam-rang-song-from-pathaan-was-filmed/|title=Here's Where The Shah Rukh-Deepika Starrer 'Besharam Rang' Song From Pathaan Was Filmed|first=Shreya|last=Ghosh|date=January 5, 2023|website=Curly Tales|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412033743/https://curlytales.com/heres-where-the-shah-rukh-deepika-starrer-besharam-rang-song-from-pathaan-was-filmed/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' praised the song and stated, "'Besharam Rang' is already a rage and comes into the film at an important juncture."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Pathaan Movie Review: PATHAAN is a complete entertainer, replete with action, emotions, patriotism, humour, thrill and of course, star power. |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pathaan/critic-review/pathaan-movie-review/pathaan-is-a-complete-entertainer-replete-with-action-emotions-patriotism-humour-thrill-and-of-course-star-power/ |access-date=12 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402092134/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pathaan/critic-review/pathaan-movie-review/pathaan-is-a-complete-entertainer-replete-with-action-emotions-patriotism-humour-thrill-and-of-course-star-power/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Namrata Joshi of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote "First impression: loved the smooth-as-silk voice of Shilpa Rao. Second: learnt some quick Spanish from the refrain—that translates as "today life is complete"—quite like how I picked up French from Nashe si chadh gayi in YRF's own Befikre. Third: in the process of hunting for the aforesaid miscreant saffron bikini and sarong (which features only between the last few seconds, 2.50 to 3.10 in the video) I got to see several other shades of swimwear on many sun-kissed, buff and largely foreign bodies and wondered if other colours are also feeling affronted for being called shameless. Fourth: the song grew on me enough to start playing on a loop and humming it even though I disliked the choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/features/2022/dec/17/besharam-rang-much-ado-about-anything-and-everything-37820.html|title=Besharam Rang: Much Ado About Anything and Everything|website=Cinema Express|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=2 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302072305/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/features/2022/dec/17/besharam-rang-much-ado-about-anything-and-everything-37820.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' wrote "‘Besharam Rang’ is a peppy song and might be one of the best dancing tracks of the year."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/besharam-rang-guess-who-showered-love-on-shah-rukh-khan-after-watching-the-pathaan-song/articleshow/96197904.cms|title='Besharam Rang': Guess who showered love on Shah Rukh Khan after watching the 'Pathaan' song|work=The Times of India|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416114129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/besharam-rang-guess-who-showered-love-on-shah-rukh-khan-after-watching-the-pathaan-song/articleshow/96197904.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Niharika Sanjeeiv of ''[[NDTV]]'' wrote the song is "one of the best dancing tracks of the year."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pathaan-song-besharam-rang-shah-rukh-khan-smitten-by-deepika-padukone-who-can-blame-him-3598999|title=Pathaan Song Besharam Rang: Shah Rukh Khan Smitten By Deepika Padukone. Who Can Blame Him?|website=NDTV|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412044042/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pathaan-song-besharam-rang-shah-rukh-khan-smitten-by-deepika-padukone-who-can-blame-him-3598999|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Impact ==
The song received positive reception from audiences, praising the music. The hook step, performed by Deepika Padukone, went viral on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/viral/report-group-of-girls-recreate-pathaan-srk-deepika-besharam-rang-hook-steps-video-goes-viral-3014405|title=Group of girls recreate Deepika's Besharam Rang hook steps, video goes viral|website=DNA India|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412045828/https://www.dnaindia.com/viral/report-group-of-girls-recreate-pathaan-srk-deepika-besharam-rang-hook-steps-video-goes-viral-3014405|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/buzz/watch-grooms-friends-recreate-hook-step-from-pathaans-besharam-rang-6959569.html|title=This Besharam Rang Dance At Wedding Is A Hit|date=31 January 2023|website=News18|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412045956/https://www.news18.com/buzz/watch-grooms-friends-recreate-hook-step-from-pathaans-besharam-rang-6959569.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/woman-recreates-besharam-rang-hook-steps-at-a-beach-video-goes-viral-101672384233396.html|title=Influencer recreates Deepika's Besharam Rang hook steps, video goes viral|date=30 December 2022|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412050124/https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/woman-recreates-besharam-rang-hook-steps-at-a-beach-video-goes-viral-101672384233396.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As per ''[[Box Office India|Box Office India - Worldwide]]'' report of December 2022, within weeks of release, the song trended number one on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/pathaan-songs-become-no-1-and-no-2-on-youtube-weeks-after-release-details-inside/|title=Pathaan Songs Become No 1 And No 2 On Youtube Weeks After Release. Details Inside!|first=Garvit|last=Bhirani|date=December 26, 2022|website=Box Office Worldwide|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=28 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101109/https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/pathaan-songs-become-no-1-and-no-2-on-youtube-weeks-after-release-details-inside/|url-status=live}}</ref> The song increased the expectations of the audience and controversies resulted increased number of reservations made in advance that ''Pathaan'' lodged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pathaan-movie-release-and-review-live-updates-11674613553137.html|title=Pathaan: Have forgotten last four years in these 4 days, says SRK|date=January 25, 2023|website=Mint|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=27 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127084216/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pathaan-movie-release-and-review-live-updates-11674613553137.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

"Besharam Rang" was the only Bollywood track of 2022 to gather fastest 100 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukones-pathaan-song-besharam-rang-crosses-100-million-plus-views-in-5-days-2310312-2022-12-17|title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone's Pathaan song Besharam Rang crosses 100 million plus views in 5 days|website=India Today|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=28 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101107/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukones-pathaan-song-besharam-rang-crosses-100-million-plus-views-in-5-days-2310312-2022-12-17|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/pathaan-besharam-rang-takes-internet-storm-receives-100m-views/|title=Pathaan: 'Besharam Rang' takes over the internet by storm; receives 100M+ views : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=18 December 2022|access-date=12 April 2023|archive-date=12 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412073803/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/pathaan-besharam-rang-takes-internet-storm-receives-100m-views/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lyricist [[Manoj Muntashir]], in an interview with ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]],'' about Besharam Rang and the saffron color, said, "[...] the music team or Shah Rukh sir could have spotted the error, they would have certainly taken some action."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-22 |title=Manoj Muntashir on Besharam Rang: 'Had Shah Rukh Khan spotted the error, he would have taken action' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/manoj-muntashir-on-besharam-rang-had-shah-rukh-khan-spotted-the-error-he-would-have-taken-action-101671695364400.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101111/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/manoj-muntashir-on-besharam-rang-had-shah-rukh-khan-spotted-the-error-he-would-have-taken-action-101671695364400.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Singer [[Sona Mohapatra]] expressed displeasure over the track calling it mediocre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-30 |title=Sona Mohapatra calls Besharam Rang 'mediocre song at best' amid Pathaan box office success |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sona-mohapatra-calls-besharam-rang-mediocre-song-amid-pathaan-success-101675069547442.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301170104/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sona-mohapatra-calls-besharam-rang-mediocre-song-amid-pathaan-success-101675069547442.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Shilpa Rao]], the singer of the track, stated that it was Padukone and Khan's 'chemistry' in the song and that makes it popular. She added that Padukone was 'celebrating herself' in the song – ‘the good, the bad and flawless’ which made her feel 'empowered to sing it'."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Besharam Rang singer Shilpa Rao praises Deepika-SRK's chemistry: 'Only reason this song has done so well is because...' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/besharam-rang-singer-praises-deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-s-chemistry-only-reason-this-song-has-done-so-well-is-because-101675314217359.html |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228101107/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/besharam-rang-singer-praises-deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-s-chemistry-only-reason-this-song-has-done-so-well-is-because-101675314217359.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rao clarified that the track reached at a stage, where audience picked it up for popularity, followed by promotion, reach, and Instagram [[Instagram Reels|reels]].<ref name=":3" /> She felt the meaning of the song was to 'express yourself without apologies' and to 'love yourself the way you are' and hence, the audience was expressing themselves and thus the popularity.<ref name=":3" /> Singer [[Baba Sehgal]] recorded a rap cover version of the song.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch: Baba Sehgal's Version Of 'Besharam Rang' With A Rap Twist |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/watch-baba-sehgals-version-of-besharam-rang-with-a-rap-twist-3759623 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=28 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328170504/https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/watch-baba-sehgals-version-of-besharam-rang-with-a-rap-twist-3759623 |url-status=live }}</ref> Actress [[Nia Sharma]] released a cover video on the track.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nia Sharma's sizzling dance on Besharam Rang in black halter top, sexy shorts burns the internet, watch viral video |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-nia-sharma-s-sizzling-dance-besharam-rang-hot-black-halter-top-sexy-shorts-burns-internet-watch-viral-video-3025726 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=20 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320130306/https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-nia-sharma-s-sizzling-dance-besharam-rang-hot-black-halter-top-sexy-shorts-burns-internet-watch-viral-video-3025726 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Credits and personnel ==
Credits adapted from [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Besharam Rang Song |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huxhqphtDrM |work=[[YouTube]] |access-date=12 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411191650/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huxhqphtDrM |url-status=live }}</ref>{{div col}}
* [[Vishal Dadlani]]{{spaced ndash}} composer
* [[Shekhar Ravjiani]]{{spaced ndash}} composer
* [[Kumaar]]{{spaced ndash}} lyricist
* [[Shilpa Rao]]{{spaced ndash}} vocal
* [[Caralisa Monteiro]]{{spaced ndash}}vocal
* [[Vaibhavi Merchant]]{{spaced ndash}} Choreographer
* Abhishek Khandelwal{{spaced ndash}} mix
* Prathamesh Chande{{spaced ndash}} editor
* Abhijit Nalani{{spaced ndash}} programmer
* [[Warren Mendonsa]]{{spaced ndash}} guitarist
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== Charts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performances for "Besharam Rang"
! scope="col"| Chart (2023)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row"| India (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name=indiasongs>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/2023-02-11/|title=India Songs: Week of February 11, 2023|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 5, 2023|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405055049/https://www.billboard.com/charts/india-songs-hotw/2023-02-11/|url-status=live}}</ref><br>{{small|''Besharam Rang''}}
| 6
|}

== Controversy ==
Right-wing [[Hindutva]] groups alleged that the song promotes obscenity and that it disrespects the [[saffron colour]] as Padukone features in a [[Saffron (color)#Religion|saffron]] bikini in the song.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2022 |title=Besharam Rang': How the controversy surrounding the 'Pathaan' song refuses to die down |url=https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/besharam-rang-how-the-controversy-surrounding-the-pathaan-song-refuses-to-die-down-11834841.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223084033/https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/besharam-rang-how-the-controversy-surrounding-the-pathaan-song-refuses-to-die-down-11834841.html |archive-date=23 December 2022 |access-date=23 December 2022 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> [[Madhya Pradesh]] home minister [[Narottam Mishra]] called the song objectionable and warned that [[Government of Madhya Pradesh|his government]] may consider banning the film if costumes in the song are not corrected.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/madhya-pradesh-home-minister-narottam-mishra-on-besharam-rang-deepikas-costume-in-pathaans-song-objectionable-11808431.html|title=Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on 'Besharam Rang': 'Deepika's costume in Pathaan's song objectionable'-Entertainment News , Firstpost|date=December 14, 2022|website=Firstpost|access-date=6 April 2023|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223084549/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/madhya-pradesh-home-minister-narottam-mishra-on-besharam-rang-deepikas-costume-in-pathaans-song-objectionable-11808431.html|url-status=live}}</ref> TV actor [[Mukesh Khanna]] questioned the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]] for passing the song despite obscenity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mukesh-khanna-on-besharam-rang-controversy-how-could-the-censor-board-pass-it-did-they-not-see-the-provocative-dressing-101671199116171.html|title=Mukesh Khanna on Besharam Rang song controversy: 'How could the censor board pass it, did they not see...?'|date=December 16, 2022|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=6 April 2023|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223085418/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mukesh-khanna-on-besharam-rang-controversy-how-could-the-censor-board-pass-it-did-they-not-see-the-provocative-dressing-101671199116171.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The News Minute]]'' termed the entire controversy as "shameless misreading for [[jingoism]]" and stated that there were five different costumes worn by Padukone in the song and the boycotters are criticizing this particular scene which features merely for 20 seconds as it suits their agenda.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepika-s-saffron-bikini-and-besharam-rang-shameless-misreading-jingoism-171092|title=Deepika's saffron bikini and 'Besharam Rang': A shameless misreading for jingoism|date=December 19, 2022|website=The News Minute|access-date=6 April 2023|archive-date=23 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223090540/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepika-s-saffron-bikini-and-besharam-rang-shameless-misreading-jingoism-171092|url-status=live}}</ref> A Muslim organization also objected to the song.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/dec/16/now-muslim-outfit-objects-to-deepika-srk-starrer-pathaan-2528678.html|title=Now, Muslim outfit objects to Deepika, SRK-starrer Pathaan|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=6 April 2023|archive-date=31 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231004747/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/dec/16/now-muslim-outfit-objects-to-deepika-srk-starrer-pathaan-2528678.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==

* {{YouTube|id=huxhqphtDrM|title="Besharam Rang"}}
* {{Instagram|besharamrangsong}}

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