Hindi Shanghai (2012)

Shanghai is a 2012 Indian political thriller film directed by Dibakar Banerjee, featuring an ensemble cast including Abhay Deol, Emraan Hashmi, Kalki Koechlin, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Farooq Sheikh. This gripping narrative revolves around the political and social underbelly of a fictional Indian city poised for global recognition. The film was released on June 8, 2012, and has since been noted for its critical acclaim and powerful performances.

The music for Shanghai was composed by the talented duo Vishal–Shekhar, with lyrics penned by Dibakar Banerjee, Neelesh Misra, Kumaar, and Anvita Dutt. The soundtrack features a mix of songs that perfectly complement the film’s intense and dramatic tone. Singers like Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, lent their voices to bring the songs to life, contributing to the movie’s overall impact. The film’s music also garnered positive reviews, with tracks like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Duaa” becoming particularly popular among listeners. The movie generated a gross income of est.₹349 million (US$4.2 million) worldwide at the box office. The movie won many awards, like Filmfare Award, IRDS Film Awards, Stardust Award and Mirchi Music Award for various categories.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Shanghai sung by Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Raja Hasan, Arijit Singh, Nandini Srikar, Srivatsa Krishna and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Shanghai movie song lyrics below.