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{{short description|Song performed by Pritam}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
| cover = Main Rang Sharbaton Ka.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Cover of the song, featuring actors [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]]
| type = single
| artist = [[Pritam]] feat. [[Atif Aslam]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] and [[Arijit Singh]]
| album = [[Phata Poster Nikhla Hero]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2013|08|26}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Filmi]] • [[Indian pop]]
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=22}}
| label = [[Tips Industries Limited|Tips Music]]
| writer = [[Irshad Kamil]]
}}

'''Main Rang Sharbaton Ka''' ({{Translation|I'm colour of the sherbet}}) is a romantic Hindi song from the 2013 Hindi film, ''[[Phata Poster Nikhla Hero]]''. Composed by [[Pritam Chakraborty]], the song is sung by the Pakistani singer [[Atif Aslam]] and [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]], with lyrics penned by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/videos/main-rang-sharbaton-ka-song-video-phata-poster-nikhla-hero/ |title=Main Rang Sharbaton Ka Song Video – Phata Poster Nikhla Hero |publisher=Koimoi |date=15 August 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=iTunes>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/main-rang-sharbaton-ka-from/id696613277 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110033907/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/main-rang-sharbaton-ka-from/id696613277 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 January 2015 |title=Main Rang Sharbaton Ka (From ''Phata Poster Nikhla Hero'') – Single |publisher=[[iTunes]] |work=[[Pritam]] |date=29 August 2014|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> The soundtrack of the album consists of a reprise version of the song rendered by [[Arijit Singh]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130911180021 |title=Racy tunes in Shahid's new film |newspaper=[[Saudi Gazette]] |date=11 September 2013 |accessdate=13 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121923/http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130911180021 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The music video of the track features actors [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/watch-main-rang-sharbaton-ka-a-fresh-romantic-number-from-phata-poster-nikla-hero-shahid-kapoor-ileana-dcurz-175175-2013-08-26 |title=Watch: Main Rang Sharbaton Ka, a fresh romantic number from Phata Poster Nikla Hero |magazine=[[India Today]] |date=27 August 2013|access-date=13 December 2014}}</ref>

== Background ==
The song is rendered by [[Atif Aslam]] and [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]. Aslam had previously sung for the actor [[Shahid Kapoor]] in "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" from ''[[Kismat Konnection]]'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a511491/atif-aslam-voice-of-shahid-kapoor-in-phata-poster-nikla-hero-song.html#~oYjtjYeeE0IB3h |title=Atif Aslam voice of Shahid Kapoor in 'Phata Poster Nikla Hero' song |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |work=Steven Bake |date=31 August 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> Chinmayi provided vocals for [[Ileana D'Cruz]]. In the song, Illeana is seen in a range of costumes; a total of seven.<ref name=costumes>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/sep/04-news-ileana-dcruz-changes-seven-costumes-in-main-rang-sharbaton-ka-song-091305.asp |title=Ileana D'cruz changes seven costumes in 'Main Rang Sharbaton Ka' song|publisher=Glamsham |date=4 September 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> The song is shot in [[Cape Town]] and a part of the song is picturised in Victoria Wharf.<ref name=theme>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/slide_show/sid100016191-watch_shahid_kapoor_ileana_dcruz_get_romantic_in_main_rang_sharbaton_ka/ |title=Watch Shahid Kapoor, Ileana D'Cruz get romantic in 'Main Rang Sharbaton Ka' |publisher=Apun Ka Choice |work=Priyanka Kapoor |date=29 August 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> The background of the song is kept colourful, decorated with [[Kaleidoscope|kaleidoscopic colours]], which goes according to the theme of the song.<ref name=costumes/><ref name=theme/>

The song is mixed and mastered by Eric Pillai.<ref name=youtube/> It is composed by [[Pritam]]. [[Maraca]]s is used throughout the song and mild guitar with percussion instrument were also used in the composition of the song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://srishtimusic.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/baja-speaker-nikla-music-phata-poster-nikla-hero-music-review/ |title=Baja Speaker Nikla Music! (Phata Poster Nikla Hero – Music Review)|publisher=Musical Sameeksha |date=3 September 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> The tune of the song is layered with orchestra and the composition is kept simple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/hindi-movies/phata-poster-nikla-hero/phata-poster-nikla-hero-songs-review.html |title=Phata Poster Nikhla Hero Music Review |publisher=Behind Woods |date=4 September 2013|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref>

== Release and response ==
The official music was released on 26 August 2013 by [[Tips Music]] on [[YouTube]].<ref name=youtube>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnzZyGQi2ps |title=Main Rang Sharbaton Ka – Phata Poster Nikhla Hero – Shahid & Ileana – Atif Aslam & Chinmayi Sripaada|publisher=YouTube |work=[[Tips Industries Limited|Tips Music]] |date=26 August 2013 |accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/phata-poster-nikhla-hero-main-rang-sharbaton-ka-song-a-sweet-sip-of-romance-watch-video/ |title=Phata Poster Nikhla Hero song Main Rang Sharbaton Ka: A sweet sip of romance! Watch Video! |publisher=Bollywood Life |work=Rashma Shetty Bali |date=27 August 2014 |accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref> It was later released as a single on 29 August 2013.<ref name=iTunes/> The song along with other tracks in the album were available on music-streaming platforms and for digital download on 10 September 2013.<ref name=album>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/main-rang-sharbaton-ka/id699282542?i=699283235 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817211055/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/main-rang-sharbaton-ka/id699282542?i=699283235 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 August 2014 |title=Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |publisher=[[iTunes]] |work=[[Pritam]] |date=10 September 2014|accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref>

The song was positioned at 5 in "''[[The Times of India|Times]]'' poll – 13 Best romantic songs" published by ''The Times of India''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Tum-Hi-Ho-the-most-romantic-song-of-2013/articleshow/39045364.cms |title=Tum Hi Ho, the most romantic song of 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=27 July 2014 |accessdate=13 December 2014}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
The song received mostly favourable reviews from [[Music journalism|music critics]].

''[[The Times of India]]'''s Bryan Durham picked the track as the best song from the album and felt that everything about the song is 'pitch-perfect'.<ref name="TOI Music Review">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/Phata-Poster-Nikhla-Hero/articleshow/22763603.cms |title=Music Review: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |author=Bryan Durham |date=19 September 2013 |accessdate=14 December 2014}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> Joginder Tuteja of [[Rediff.com]] felt that the simplicity in the tune of the song and the vocals by Aslam and Chinmayi is what hooks the listener in the song.<ref name="Rediff Music Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-phata-poster-nikhla-hero-music-is-entertaining/20130907.htm |title=Review: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero music is entertaining |work=[[Rediff.com]] |author=Joginder Tuteja |date=7 September 2013 |accessdate=14 December 2014}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Sankhayan Ghosh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' commented: "To give credit where it's due, the hook line is melodic, but the rest sounds too formulaic to leave a lasting impression", adding that the song resembles of "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" from ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]''.<ref name="Express Music Review">{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-phata-poster-nikla-hero/1165257/ |title=Music Review: Phata Poster Nikla Hero |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |author=Sankhayan Ghosh |date=6 September 2013 |accessdate=14 December 2014}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref>

Mohar Basu of Koimoi thought that [[Atif Aslam]] and [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] did a spectacular job, but criticised the song for having a 'flimsy feel' to it.<ref name="Koimoi Music Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/phata-poster-nikhla-hero-music-review/ |title=Phata Poster Nikhla Hero Music Review |publisher=Koimoi |author=Mohar Basu |date=12 September 2013 |accessdate=14 December 2014}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref>

== Reprise Version ==
A reprise version of the song was included in the soundtrack, composed and written by [[Pritam]] and [[Irshad Kamil]] respectively. The version is sung by [[Arijit Singh]]. It was released along with other tracks in the soundtrack of the album on 10 September 2013.<ref name=album/> The version has the same composition as of the original but a slight change in lyrics in the second antara.<ref name="Planet Music Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m091113115940 |title=Phata Poster Nikhla Hero – music review by Mitesh Saraf |publisher=Planet Bollywood |author=Mitesh Saraf |date=10 September 2013 |accessdate=14 December 2014}}{{Rating|7.5|10}}</ref>

=== Critical reception ===
Mohar Basu of Koimoi thought the version is surprisingly much better than the original version,<ref name="Koimoi Music Review"/> though ''[[The Times of India]]'''s Bryan Durham found the version 'pale' compare to the original.<ref name="TOI Music Review"/> Joginder Tuteja of [[Rediff.com]] found the sole male version of the song by Singh, equally 'good'.<ref name="Rediff Music Review"/> Sankhayan Ghosh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' commented: "Here, Arijit definitely betters it making it a much more pleasant listen than [[Atif Aslam|Aslam]]'s labored vocals.<ref name="Express Music Review"/>

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! width=5%|Year
! width=23%|Award
! width=15%|Nominee
! width=25%|Category
! width=5%|Result
! width=2%|Ref
|-
| 2014
| [[Star Guild Awards|9th Renault Star Guild Awards]]
| [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]
| [[Star Guild Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=9th Renault Star Guild Awards releases list of nominees |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/9th-edition-renault-star-guild-awards-deepika-padukone-amitabh-bachchan-shah-rukh-khan-bollywood-177126-2014-01-15 |access-date=13 December 2014|magazine=[[India Today]] |date=16 January 2014}}</ref>
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}

{{Atif Aslam}}
{{Arijit Singh}}

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[[Category:Songs in Hindi]]
[[Category:Songs written for Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Arijit Singh songs]]
[[Category:2013 songs]]
[[Category:Songs with music by Pritam Chakraborty]]
[[Category:Songs with lyrics by Irshad Kamil]]
[[Category:Atif Aslam songs]]

Main Rang Sharbaton Ka - Revision history

Prabhash Sharma at 15:12, 25 November 2025