Hindi Aarakshan (2011)

Aarakshan, released on August 12, 2011, is a Hindi drama film directed by Prakash Jha. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, and Prateik Babbar in pivotal roles. It delves into the controversial issue of caste-based reservations in Indian education and government jobs. The film’s narrative is driven by Amitabh Bachchan’s character, who is a principled principal of a private educational institution.

The music for Aarakshan was composed by the duo Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics penned by Prasoon Joshi. The soundtrack features a mix of songs that range from motivational to romantic tracks, contributing significantly to the film’s emotional depth. Singers like Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Channulal Mishra, Gaurav Gupta, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Raman Mahadevan, Rehan Khan, Tarun Sagar and Shankar Mahadevan lent their voices, adding a layer of richness to the movie’s music.

Despite facing controversies and bans in several states due to its sensitive subject matter, Aarakshan managed to spark a conversation about the reservation system in India. The film did not highlight any specific awards or notable events related to its music or overall production in its Wikipedia page. However, its songs, such as “Achha Lagta Hai,” “Roshani” and “Kaun Si Dor,” were well-received for their lyrical content and musical composition.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Aarakshan sung by Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Aarakshan movie song lyrics below.