Template:Infobox song "Apsara Aali" is a Marathi-language song from the 2010 Indian drama film Natarang, directed by Ravi Jadhav. The song is composed by Ajay-Atul, features lyrics by Guru Thakur and vocals by Bela Shende. It gained immense popularity and was performed by Sonalee Kulkarni in the film.[1]
Development
"Apsara Aali" is arranged and programmed by Ajay-Atul. The song was choreographed by Phulwa Khamkar, who made the dance a combination of folk and classical. Ajay-Atul use a rhythm called Keherwa, which has 8 beats in a cycle, and they organize it in four different levels of complexity: 4, 8, 16, and 24 beats within the same cycle.[2]
Music video
The music video features Sonalee Kulkarni as Nayana dancing on a stage. She is accompanied by a troupe of dancers. For the song, she wears a heavy jewellery, nauvari saree, and sings directly to audience.[3]
Reception
The song became popular and topped the charts.[4] The official music video had crossed over 90 million views on YouTube.[5]
Ruchir Pathak of MouthShut.com wrote "It spread the magic and fit perfectly for nautanki."[6] While audiences enjoyed the Lāvaṇī dance sequences, traditional Lāvaṇī performers and experts criticized them for having a more item song-like feel. Critics particularly pointed out Sonalee Kulkarni's provocative attire, which they argued deviates from the conservative traditional Lāvaṇī costume.[7]
Accolades
References
- ↑ This Rendition Of Marathi Classic Apsara Aali Is Super Hit. News18.
- ↑ 5 soulful song renditions that will leave you mesmerised.. Hindustan Times(2024-01-16).
- ↑ 'Apsara Ali' from 'Natarang'. The Times of India.
- ↑ Watch Popular Marathi Song 'Apsara Aali' Sung By Bela Shende And Ajay-Atul | Marathi Video Songs - Times of India. The Times of India.
- ↑ Apsara Aali Full Song | Natarang | Sonalee Kulkarni, Ajay Atul | Marathi Songs(9 July 2014).
- ↑ Natarang review.
- ↑ लावणीचे वाजले की बारा!. Daily Loksatta(20 March 2010).
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 Ajay - Atul: The Official Website(2014-08-24). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards 2010, Celebrating 10th Year(2011-07-16). Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Lata Mangeshkar felicitated at Big Marathi Music Awards. www.radioandmusic.com.