The wait is over! One of the most awaited, Abir Gulaal’s very first track, “Khudaya Ishq,” has hit the shelves, and the ripples have begun across the music and film fraternity. The song features the charismatic duo Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, giving a wonderful romantic preview of the series context of their film.
An Ode to Love in Verses
“Khudaya Ishq” is a very haunting melody, wrapping in itself desire, pain, and the eternal ache for love. The words by Irshad Kamil and the much-needed energy in singing will have listeners slowly absorbing the poetic imagery and mystical essence embedded in the lyrics. With lines like “Tere bina khamosh hoon main, khudaya ishq kyun diya” (Without you I’m silent, oh God, why did you give me love), there is a sense of longing that stays with you long after the song is over.
The Musical Brilliance Behind
The auditory juxtaposition of tabla, barely-there sitar strains, and passion-filled strings create the perfect ethereal ambiance. The song ebbs and flows according to the emotions of the song, alluding to the turmoil within the character.
But what makes this track is the sheer magic of Arijit Singh’s vocals. Yarn after yarn of vulnerable and deeply moving chords emerge from Arijit’s voice, reminding the listeners yet again why he is still the reigning king of Bollywood playback singing.
Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor – A Chemistry to Watch
The music video presents an insight into their chemistry that is already too intense and intimate to be missed. Shot in the settings of a rustic, rain-drenched village to dusky deserts under the eye of Anurag Basu, the visionary director of Abir Gulaal, the visuals are nothing short of a cinematic experience with lots of feelings attached.
Fawad, whose expressive eyes and subtle style never go out of vogue, cemented the raw yet vulnerable nature of the character. Full of grace and emotional depth, Vaani matches him step to step, making their pairing instantly praiseworthy. The snippets of their chemistry in the song point toward a traumatic love story that they will undoubtedly portray to wrench audiences’ hearts.
Social Media Buzz
Since its release, “Khudaya Ishq” has been trending everywhere on social media with fans praising its composition, visuals, and equally power-packed performances. While hashtags like #KhudayaIshq, #AbirGulaal, and #FawadVaani are currently trending on Twitter and Instagram, fans are also calling it, “A musical masterpiece,” and “Love anthem of the year.”
Moving On
After “Khudaya Ishq,” the entire Abir Gulaal soundtrack has a lot to live up to if he is anything to go by. If this is anything to go by, the film seems set to be a visual treat steeped heavily in an immersive musical experience.
As we are counting the days till the release of the film, it is evident that Abir Gulaal is not just a love story; it is a love story embedded in cinematic poetry with a seamless merging of music, feelings, and performance.
