Pani Da Rang

"Pani Da Rang" (English: "The Colour of Water") is a song from the 2012 Indian film Vicky Donor, written and composed by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rochak Kohli. The song was performed in the film by Khurrana in his role as the titular Vicky. A longer version of the song was composed with female vocals performed by Sukanya Purkayastha which was also played in the film.

"Pani Da Rang"
Screenshot from the music video of "Pani Da Rang"
Song by Ayushman Khurrana
from the album Vicky Donor
Released1 February 2012
GenreFilmi, Acoustic pop
Length4:00 (male version)
4:47 (female version)
LabelEros Music
Songwriter(s)
Audio sample
"Pani Da Rang" (Male Version)
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Composition

Ayushmann Khurrana wrote "Pani Da Rang" in 2003 in collaboration with Rochak Kohli during their time at DAV College.[1] The song is written almost entirely in Punjabi.[2]

Use in Vicky Donor

"Pani Da Rang" is performed by Khurrana's character Vicky Arora for Ashima Roy, played by Yami Gautam, after they decide to get married; it continues to play in the background as the characters share romantic and intimate moments together.

The slower, female version of the song plays in background during scenes following Vicky and Ashima's separation.

Awards
Year Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
2012 Global Indian Music Academy Awards Hottest Song of the Year Ayushmann Khurrana and Rochak Kohli Won [3]
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Song Won [4]
2013 5th Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Music Composer of The Year Won [5]
Upcoming Lyricist of The Year Won
Song of The Year Nominated [6]
Male Vocalist of The Year Ayushmann Khurrana Nominated
Upcoming Male Vocalist of The Year Nominated
Song Recording/Sound Engineering of the Year Anish Gohil and Biswadeep Chatterjee Nominated
58th Filmfare Awards Best Playback Singer (Male) Ayushmann Khurrana Won [7]

References
  1. Durham, Bryan (11 May 2012). "I wrote 'pani da' in 2003 while in college: Ayushmann Khurrana". Times of India. Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  2. "Ayushmann Khurrana: Independent music doesn't get enough attention". NDTV. NDTV Convergence Limited. IANS. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. "Over The Years". GiMA. Wizcraft. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  4. "Rochak Kohli". Google Play Music. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  5. "Winners - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". Radio Mirchi. Entertainment Network India Limited. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". Radio Mirchi. Entertainment Network India Limited. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  7. "Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2018". Filmfare. Worldwide Media. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
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