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Sufiyum Sujatayum (soundtrack)

Sufiyum Sujatayum is the soundtrack to the 2020 Malayalam-language romantic drama film of the same name directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas and produced by Friday Film House, starring Jayasurya. The film's soundtrack consisted of 10 songs composed by M. Jayachandran with lyrics written by B. K. Harinarayanan, Manoj Yadav and Kollam Shafi. It was released by Friday Music Company on 4 July 2020.

Sufiyum Sujatayum
Soundtrack album by
M. Jayachandran
Released4 July 2020
Recorded2020
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length31:33
Language
LabelFriday Music Company
ProducerM. Jayachandran
M. Jayachandran chronology
Mamangam
(2019) 		Sufiyum Sujatayum
(2020) 		Pathonpatham Noottandu
(2022)

Development edit

M. Jayachandran had an exposure to Sufi music, having listened to the qawwali and ghazals of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Sabri brothers, Aziz Mian, Begum Akhtar and Ghulam Ali in his childhood, and wanted to do a film which had scope for Sufi music, as it had its Arabic and Middle Eastern-influences.[1][2] When Shanavas approached him for composing the music, he eventually agreed as the film's script had its scope for implementing the genre. During pre-production, Jayachandran read the script to understand each situations of the songs and the mood of the story, before curating the album.[3] Shanavas marked certain instances where the film need musical interludes and were recorded even before the film began production.[1] According to Jayachandran, the film had "lot of passages where there are no dialogues" which are eventually constructed by the music.[1] He listened to compositions from Turkish ensemble and Arabic composers, curated by Shanavas, to have an understanding in Sufi music.[3]

Jayachandran collaborated with musicians from Istanbul for recording the score, which he described it as the first time he had worked with international musicians and called it as "an unforgettable experience".[3] After recording the song "Vathikkalu Vellaripravu", Jayachandran had no idea on whom would be suitable for recording the vocals but felt that it should be a newcomer. Nithya Mammen and Arjun Krishna were brought on board to perform the song, after being suggested by fellow singer Ravisankar.[3] The song was penned by B. K. Harinarayanan with Urdu chants written by Kollam Shafi and performed by Zia-Ul-Haq. All the songs in the film were written and composed simultaneously.[1]

Release edit

On 26 June 2020, the music video of "Vathikkalu Vellaripravu" was released by Dulquer Salmaan, Nani and Karthi through their social media handles before uploading it to YouTube.[4][5] Jayachandran described it as "a poignant song that brings out the innocence and endearment of new-found love and companionship".[4] Picturised on the romantic relationship between Mohan and Hydari's characters, the song was released as a digital single the same day.[6] The second song "Alhamdulillah" was released as a single on 30 June 2020, with an accompanying music video.[7] The film's soundtrack, featuring four musical numbers with three instrumental themes used the background score and three instrumental versions from the film's songs were released under the production house's subsidiary music label, Friday Music Company on 4 July 2020, after the film.[8]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vathikkalu Vellaripravu"B. K. Harinarayanan, Kollam ShafiNithya Mammen, Arjun Krishna, Zia-Ul-Haq4:13
2."Alhamdulillah"B. K. HarinarayananSudeep Palanad, Amrutha Suresh5:05
3."Doorie"Manoj YadavMadhuvanthi Narayanan2:30
4."Azan The Light – Allahu Akbar"TraditionalZia-Ul-Haq1:55
5."Clarinet Theme"—M. Jayachandran1:15
6."Bus Theme"—M. Jayachandran2:20
7."End Title Theme"—M. Jayachandran2:31
8."Vathikkalu Vellaripravu" (Instrumental)—M. Jayachandran4:06
9."Alhamdulillah" (Instrumental)—M. Jayachandran5:05
10."Doorie" (Instrumental)—M. Jayachandran2:30
Total length:19:51

Reception edit

Sanjith Sridharan of The Times of India wrote that Jayachandran's music "doesn't just complement but enhances the narrative".[9] Lalithaa Krishnan of The Hindu felt that the film's music "recreates an age of innocence with emotive intensity".[2] Karthik Kumar of Hindustan Times described the music as "soul-stirring".[10] Nitya Punnackal of Manorama Online called that Jayachandran's "soulful music" is interwoven with the visuals and in sync with the narrative.[11] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute praised Jayachandran's compositions as they "uplift the film" but felt that the background score is being "repetitive".[12] Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl of The Week called the music being the film's "saving grace" with "M. Jayachandran has invoked the Sufi spirit admirably";[13] he also admitted the background score is reminiscent of that of Gopi Sundar's work in Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015).[13] Divya Nair of Rediff.com called Jayachandran's music being "noteworthy" and the lyrics "mesmerizing",[14] whereas Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express described that the music "works in parts".[15]

Accolades edit

Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards South 9 October 2022 Best Music Director – Malayalam M. Jayachandran Won [16]
[17]
Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam Nithya Mammen – ("Vaathikkalu Vellarippravu") Nominated
J. C. Daniel Film Award 15 November 2021 Best Music Director M. Jayachandran Won [18]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 13 September 2021 Best Music Director M. Jayachandran Won [19]
[20]
Kerala State Film Awards 16 October 2021 Best Music Director – Songs M. Jayachandran Won [21]
[22]
[23]
Best Music Director – Score Won
Best Female Playback Singer Nithya Mammen – ("Vaathikkalu Vellarippravu") Won
South Indian International Movie Awards 18–19 September 2021 Best Lyricist – Malayalam B. K. Harinarayanan – ("Vathikkalu Vellaripravu") Nominated [24]
[25]
[26]
Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam Sudeep Palanad – ("Alhamdulillah") Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam Nithya Mammen – ("Vaathikkalu Vellarippravu") Won

Notes edit

  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Sufiyum Sujatayum is my best work as a composer in the last 30 years: M Jayachandran". The Indian Express. 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Krishnan, Lalithaa (30 July 2020). "Why the music of Sufiyum Sujatayum tugs at your heartstrings". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "'Sufiyum Sujatayum's background score is the best I have ever made': M Jayachandran". Indulge Express. 7 July 2020. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Sufiyum Sujatayum song Vathikkalu Vellaripravu: Aditi Rao Hydari looks stunning in this soulful ballad". The Indian Express. 26 June 2020. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ T. N. M. Staff (26 June 2020). "'Vathikkalu Vellaripravu' song from Jayasurya-Aditi's 'Sufiiyum Sujatayum' out". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Vathikkalu Vellaripravu: Aditi Rao and Dev Mohan are in love in new song from Sufiyum Sujatayum". India Today. 26 June 2020. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Alhamdulilah: New song from Sufiyam Sujayayum is pure bliss". Manorama Online. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  8. ^ Sufiyum Sujatayum Audio Jukebox | Aditi Rao Hydari | Jayasurya | M Jayachandran | Vijay Babu. Friday Music Company. 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Sridharan, Sanjith. "Sufiyum Sujatayum Review : A soulful love story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  10. ^ Kumar, Karthik (3 July 2020). "Sufiyum Sujatayum review: Beautiful but less impactful story of love". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  11. ^ Punnackal, Nitya (3 July 2020). "Sufiyum Sujathayum review: A mystical tale laced with lingering romance". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  12. ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (3 July 2020). "'Sufiyum Sujatayum' review: Jayasurya-Aditi's film is a fairytale without depth". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  13. ^ a b Kuniyl, Sarath Ramesh (3 July 2020). "Sufiyum Sujathayum review: An illusion worth 'listening' to". The Week. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  14. ^ Nair, Divya. "Sufiyum Sujatayum review". Rediff. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Sufiyum Sujatayum review: Aditi Rao Hydari starrer doesn't live up to its premise". The Indian Express. 3 July 2020. Archived from the original on 7 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare. The Times Group. 7 October 2022. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare. The Times Group. 9 October 2022. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  18. ^ "JC Daniel Foundation Film Award 2020: 'Ennivar', 'Disha' share best film honours". The New Indian Express. 16 November 2021. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  19. ^ "Film Critics Awards 2020: The Great Indian Kitchen wins the best film". Malayala Manorama. 13 September 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  20. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced". The New Indian Express. 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  21. ^ "51st Kerala State Awards Full Winner List: 'The Great Indian Kitchen' And 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' Win Big". Outlook India. 18 October 2021. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  22. ^ "51st Kerala State Film Awards: The complete winners list". The Indian Express. 16 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  23. ^ "51st Kerala State Film Awards: Here is the full list of winners". The Hindu. 16 October 2021. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  24. ^ "The 10th South Indian International Movie Awards Nominations". South Indian International Movie Awards. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  25. ^ "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  26. ^ "SIIMA awards: Check out Malayalam winners of 2019 and 2020". OnManorama. 21 September 2021. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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