Music review: Panga

Album: Panga

An upcoming sports drama, 'Panga', has been directed by

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

known for her work in '

Bareilly Ki Barfi

'. Featuring Kangana Ranaut, Jassie Gill, Richa Chadda, Neena Gupta and Yagya Bhasin, this film is about a kabaddi player.

The first track, 'Dil Ne Kaha', is a romantic song, which is unlike your usual run-of-the-mill love songs. Composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have brought in a fresh approach and the lovely track reminds you of Shankar’s single 'Breathless' initially, but then goes on to become a melody that will stay with you. Gaurav Dev and Kartik Dev’s programming and arrangement gives the right vibe to this song that showcases Kangana and Jassie’s journey of love.
Jassie has lent his vocals for the song along with Asees Kaur, while Javed Akhtar’s lyrics pay an ode to love. Asees ensures that she does not miss the delicate nuances of the composition.

The title track of the film, perfectly describes the essence of the movie and shows how the lead character (Kangana) prepares rigorously to make a comeback as a sportswoman. Sung by Harshdeep Kaur, Divya Kumar and Siddharth Mahadevan, 'Panga' is a song that brims with energy. This is one of those inspiring songs that you will hum and head-bob to, instinctively. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have used percussion generously and given this track a timeless feel with Punjabi beats and dhol standing out amidst the chorus and rendition by the singers.