Jaise Mera Tu

"Jaise Mera Tu"
Song by Arijit Singh and Priya Saraiya from the album Happy Ending
Released 22 October 2014 (Full Song)
29 October 2014 (Music Video)
Format CD single, Legal digital download
Genre Filmi, Pop
Length 4:16
Label Eros Now
Writer Priya Saraiya
Composer Sachin–Jigar
Happy Ending track listing
  1. "Paaji Tussi Such a Pussy Cat"
  2. "G Phaad Ke"
  3. "Jaise Mera Tu"
  4. "Khamma Ghani"
  5. "Mileya Mileya"
  6. "Haseena Tu Kameena Mein"

Music video
"Jaise Mera Tu" on YouTube

"Jaise Mera Tu" (English: As You are mine) is a Hindi song from the 2014 Bollywood film Happy Ending.[1] Composed by Sachin–Jigar, the song is sung by Arijit Singh and Priya Saraiya, with lyrics by the latter.[2] The music video of the track features actors Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz.[3][4]

Background

"Jaise Mera Tu" is composed by Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya. It is performed by Arijit Singh and Priya Saraiya. "Jaise Mera Tu" marks the first collaboration between Sachin–Jigar and Singh, followed by "Judaai"—duet with Rekha Bhardwaj— from Badlapur (2015).[5][6] Apart from giving the female vocals, Priya Saraiya wrote the lyrics of "Jaise Mera Tu" and co-wrote the lyrics of "Judaai" with Dinesh Vijan.

The music video features Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz, making their first appearance opposite each other with the film.[7] Accordig to Business Recorder, "Jaise Mera Tu" shows, both Khan and D'Cruz romancing each other in "lush green gardens" and "driving in high-end cars"; "From playing strip poker to preparing breakfast for his lady-love, Khan is seen in a fresh new light".[8] "Jaise Mera Tu" was shot across several locations of San Francisco including the Golden Gate.[9]

Release and response

"Jaise Mera Tu" was digitally released on the iTunes Store on 22 October 2014 as part of the soundtrack album of the film.[10] The music video of the song was officially released on 29 October 2014, through the YouTube channel of Eros Now.[11] The music album was released on the same day in Mumbai. During the event Priya Saraiya—who provided female vocals of the song and wrote the lyrics of it—rendered the song, accompanied by the music director duo Sachin–Jigar.[12]

Critical reception

"Jaise Mera Tu" received mixed to positive response from music critics.

Rajiv Vijayakar from Bollywood Hungama expressing that "Sachin-Jigar keep the song gentle with a lot of soft guitars, with Arijit's higher-octave rendition strangely highlighting the soul of the song", mentioned that the interlude music should have been far better, considering the "flow of the composition and the singing".[13] Joginder Tuteja writing from Rediff.com was satisfied with the work performed by Priya Saraiya, in writing the song and bringing in thehrav for "Jaise Mera Tu".[14] Though Surabhi Redkar from Koimoi felt thatt here is nothing exceptional in "Jaise Mera Tu", it has the quality to grow on the listeners; "[It] has light music and even though it is slow, the romantic track has an instant likability quotient to it".[15]

Apart from stating that the song has repeating value through it, Kasmin Fernandes from The Times of India declared that both Singh and Saraiya are in their "usual fine form".[16] According to Sankhayan Ghosh from The Indian Express, "Jaise Mera Tu" suffered from having familiarity with other songs from the composer duo.[17] However, Kanika Rajani from the same publication reacted positively to the song writing; "What sets this number apart from other numbers by Singh is the tenor and the pitch at which he's singing. Priya Saraiya's sweet voice also further enhances this number".[18]

Chart performance

Chart Peak
position
India (iTunes Top 100)[19] 3
India (Mirchi Top 20)[20] 4
Kenya (iTunes Top 100)[21] 4

Personnel
  • Ramone – Trombone
  • Agnello – Trumpet
  • Rinku – Harmonium
  • Arijit Singh – vocals
  • Priya Saraiya – vocals

References

  1. ↑ Gayatri Sankar (31 October 2014). "Watch: ‘Jaise Mera Tu’, says Saif Ali Khan to Ileana D’Cruz". Zee News. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz romance in song Jaise Mera Tu". India Today. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Suparna Thombare (29 October 2014). "Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz's Sweet Romance in 'Jaise Mera Tu' Song from 'Happy Ending'". India West. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Jaise Mera Tu Song – Happy Ending Feat. Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz". Koimoi. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Mohar Basu (22 January 2015). "Badlapur's next song Judaai brings together Arijit Singh & Rekha Bhardwaj for the first time". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  6. ↑ Joginder Tuteja (31 January 2015). "Review: Badlapur music is worth a listen". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Ishita Blaggan (29 October 2014). "Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz's Amorous Spell in Jaise Mera Tu From Happy Ending". NDTV. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  8. ↑ Madiha Shakeel (30 October 2014). "Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz sizzles in a romantic track 'Jaise Mera Tu'". Business Recorder. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  9. ↑ Prathamesh Jadhav (29 October 2014). "Happy Ending new song Jaise mera tu: Fun, frolic and embellished nipples!". India.com. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Happy Ending (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP – Sachin-Jigar". iTunes. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Jaise Mera Tu Official Full Song Video – Happy Ending – Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'cruz". Eros Now. YouTube. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  12. ↑ Hiren Kotwani and Seema Sinha (1 November 2014). "Saif Ali Khan, Ileana, Govinda groove during Happy Ending music launch in Mumbai". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  13. ↑ Rajiv Vijayakar (31 October 2014). "Happy Ending (2014) Critic Music Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  14. ↑ Joginder Tuteja (31 October 2014). "Review: Happy Ending's music is enjojable". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  15. ↑ Surabhi Redkar (4 November 2014). "Happy Ending Music Review". Koimoi. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  16. ↑ Kasmin Fernandes (6 November 2014). "Happy Ending Music Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  17. ↑ Sankhayan Ghosh (6 November 2014). "Sachin-Jigar's latest album: Recycled, heard-before melodies". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  18. ↑ SKanika Rajani (14 November 2014). "Happy Ending / Peppy and quirky". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  19. ↑ "Indian iTunes top 100 list of 1 December 2014". iTunes Archive. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  20. ↑ "Music Chart – The Times of India – Mirchi Top 20 Week Ending 12 December 2014". The Times of India. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  21. ↑ "Kenyan iTunes top 100 list of 4 January 2015". iTunes Archive. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.