Ghar More Pardesiya, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, is a dance performance featuring Alia Bhatt performing kathak. It is from Abhishek Varman’s 2019 period romance, Kalank.
Abhishek Varman’s 2019 period romance. Kalank may not have received its due at the time, but five years later, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized it. The Academy’s official Instagram account published a snippet from the film’s song Ghar More Pardesiya, which features Alia Bhatt. (Also Read: HT Exclusive: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor to Celebrate Diwali With Raha at New Home)
The Academy’s shoutout
On Wednesday, The Academy’s official Instagram account posted a video of Alia Bhatt performing ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ (vocals by Shreya Ghoshal with Vaishali Mhade) from the film ‘Kalank.’ Abhishek Varman is the film’s director. Starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, and Sonakshi Sinha. The song was composed by Pritam Chakraborty. Lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
Cinephiles swarmed the comments area with their enthusiasm. Several of them applauded Alia’s dancing abilities, as the actor had kathak instruction for the song. An Instagram user noted, “Alia Bhatt’s performance has been spectacular in every movie she’s done.”
“Alia literally is the biggest female indian superstar right now,” another said. “Beautiful song (red heart emojis) and choreography,” wrote a third person.
Several Instagram users praised Shreya Ghoshal’s singing. One of them said, “I think the academy is a big fan of Shreya Ghoshal.” Another added, “Please stand up for Shreya Ghoshal. “The undisputed Queen of Indian Music!” “Shreya Ghoshal has never failed to impress us with her classical vocal abilities (sparkling red heart emoji),” said a third contributor.
Shreya’s second song, “Ghar More Pardesiya,” has been published on The Academy’s official Instagram profile. Earlier this year, The Academy recognized her Deewani Mastani from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2016 period romance Bajirao Mastani, which also stars Deepika Padukone.
About Kalank
A few Instagram users also reacted to Kalank’s recognition by The Academy. One of them said, “What’s the point of Kalank right now? I’m perplexed,” while another wrote, “DAMN! Kalank made it to the academy.”
Kalank, directed by Abhishek Varman (of 2 States fame), was produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It turned out to be a box-office disaster.
