Teri Meri

"Teri Meri Prem Kahani"

Screenshot of the Song featuring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor
Song by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal from the album Bodyguard
Released 2011
Genre Film soundtrack
Length 5:27
Label T-Series
Writer Himesh Reshammiya (music)
Shabbir Ahmed (lyrics)

"Teri Meri", meaning Yours and Mine, is an Hindi song from the film Bodyguard, starring Salman Khan[1] and Kareena Kapoor.[2] The song was sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal.[3] The song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, while its lyrics were penned by Shabbir Ahmed. This "Teri Meri" song was released along with other tracks on 27 July 2011.

Composition and picturization

Teri Meri is a sad romantic song partially inspired from a Romanian folk carol (which also featured as the 2009 song named 'La Betleem colo-n jos' sung by Cleopatra Stratan, a Romanian singer), a poignant love performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal. The song is high on Sufi touch, while it scores on vocals.[4][5] The song is also available in remix and reprise version.[6]

The song is a romantic number from film Bodyguard. Teri Meri was picturised on Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. It was choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant.The songs music is a remake of a background music in the film HOUSE OF FLYING DRAGONS

Reception

Ruchika Kher of the Indo-Asian News Service reviewed the song as moderately paced and a quite average song.[4]

The Times of India placed Teri Meri among the top 10 songs of 2011.[7] The song was non-mover for 19 weeks at No. 1 on The Official Asian Download Chart show on BBC Asian Network, hosted by Bobby Friction. It went on to being one of the few songs to have been in the chart for over an astonishing 30 weeks.[8] The song had also won awards for Shreya Ghoshal in the 13th IIFA Awards, BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2011[9] and 2012 Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Plagiarism claims

There are several claims that this song is a plagiarism of a Traditional Romanian Christmas carol, called "La Betleem colo-n jos" (Down in Bethleem), but according to the composer Himesh Reshammiya, this song is a pure Indian raag based composition.[10]

In regard to the plagiarism claims there is an online petition addressed to The Union of Romanian Composers and Musicians - The Author Rights division with 233 signatures raised to date titled "Petition against the Meri Teri song; a plagiature of the Romanian song <<La Betleem colo-n jos>>"[11] Proof supporting this accusation is claimed to be found in Electrecord's record archive featuring the National Romanian Chamber Choir "Madrigal" performing this song 30 years ago.[12][13] There are also countless interpretations of the carol by different artists which can be found on popular music/videos sites, such as trilulilu, YouTube.[14][15]

Accolades

Year Award Nominee Category Result
2012 Filmfare Awards Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Nominated[16]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Best Male Playback Singer Nominated[16]
2012 IIFA Awards Shreya Ghoshal Best Playback Singer Female Won[17]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Best Playback Singer Male Nominated[17]
Shabbir Ahmed Best Lyricist Nominated[17]
2012 Airtel Super Star Awards Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Super Star Song Won[18]
2012 Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards Shreya Ghoshal Best Playback Singer (Female) Won[19]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Best Playback Singer (Male) Nominated[19]
Shabbir Ahmed Best Lyrics Nominated[19]
2012 18th Lions Gold Awards Shabbir Ahmed Favourite Lyricist Won[20]
2011 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Shreya Ghoshal Best Female Playback Singer Won[21]

References

  1. ↑ "Hat-trick for Salman as Bodyguard grosses Rs20cr on Day 1 – Times Of India". The Times of India. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  2. ↑ "Kareena honours star bodyguards". Ndtv.com. 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  3. ↑ "Teri Meri Song Lyrics & Video – Bodyguard". Top10bollywood.com. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kher, Ruchika (2011-07-31). "Average score by Reshammia in 'Bodyguard'". Sify. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  5. ↑ Devesh Sharma (2011-08-08). "Bodyguard: Music Review". Filmfare. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  6. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (2011-07-29). "Bodyguard's Music Review". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  7. ↑ "Top 10 songs of the year 2011". The Times of India. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  8. ↑ "10 DECEMBER 2011". 10 December 2011. BBC Asian Network. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  9. ↑ "Bodyguard, Ra.One, Rockstar top BIG Star Entertainment Awards nomination". 14 December 2011. Oneindia.in. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  10. ↑ Video on YouTube
  11. ↑ http://www.petitieonline.ro/petitie/impotriva_melodiei_teri_meri_un_plagiat_al_colindului_romanesc_la_vitleem_colo_jos_-p10478050.html
  12. ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Corul-De-Camer%C4%83-Madrigal-Marin-Constantin-Colinde-Romanian-Carols/release/1894477
  13. ↑ Video on YouTube
  14. ↑ Video on YouTube
  15. ↑ Video on YouTube
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "57th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "IIFA Awards Nominations". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  18. ↑ "Airtel Super Star Awards". Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "Nominees of Apsara Awards 2012". Bollywood Trade. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  20. ↑ "SRK, Priyanka favourite actors at Lions Awards - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  21. ↑ "Winners of Big Star Entertainment Awards 2012". Indicine. Retrieved 4 September 2014.

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