"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

Year Award Nominee Category Result
2010 Maharashtra State Film Awards Bela Shende Best Female Playback Singer Won[8]
Ajay-Atul Best Music Director Won[8]
Guru Thakur Best Lyricist Nominated[8]
Phulwa Khamkar Best Choreographer Won[8]
Sanskruti Kaladarpan Bela Shende Best Singer – Female Won[9]
Ajay-Atul Best Music Director Won[9]
Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards Bela Shende Best Female Playback Singer Won[8]
Ajay-Atul Best Music Director Won[8]
2011 Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar Bela Shende Best Playback Singer - Female Nominated[8]
Ajay-Atul Best Music Director Won[8]
Guru Thakur Best Lyricist Won[8]
Phulwa Khamkar Best Choreographer Won[8]
V. Shantaram Puraskar Ajay-Atul Best Music Direction Won[8]
Phulwa Khamkar Best Choreography Won[8]
BIG FM Music Awards Ajay-Atul Best Music Director Won[10]
Bela Shende Best Female Playback Singer Won[10]
Ajay-Atul & Guru Thakur Best Song of the Year Won[10]

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