Param Sundari Song Release: Pardesiya from Param Sundari has cast a spell on fans with its evocative melody, heartfelt lyrics, and sweeping visuals. Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest romantic track, which takes place through Kerala’s lush tea plants, plays out like a contemporary love ballad. Penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Sachin–Jigar, the song is beautifully rendered by Sonu Nigam and Krishnakali Saha – together they breathe life into a timeless, early 2000s Bollywood vibe.
Pardesiya has received over 4,000,000 Spotify plays and over 15 million Instagram views, according to Maddock Films. People are probably listening to it repeatedly in an attempt to determine where they have heard it previously.
Pardesiya Echoes AR Rahman’s Magic?
If you listen closely, Pardesiya feels like a musical postcard from AR Rahman’s greatest hits – with breezy shades of Yeh Haseen Waadiyan, a sprinkle of Kehna Hi Kya, and even a wink of Jiya Jale. Even though Sonu Nigam and Krishnakali deliver Pardesiya with flair, it feels like the legend was boxed in, with little room to unleash the originality, we’ve come to expect from his decades-long journey in the music business.
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Pardesiya, however is rooted in the beautiful raag Megh Malhar – a classical favourite known for evoking the mood of the monsoon and a staple in film music for decades, according to gaana.com. Despite this rich classical base, Pardesiya doesn’t quite feel new. With clear nods to AR Rahman’s masterpieces and visuals that echo Chennai Express, the song ends up sounding more like a safe throwback than a bold step forward.