To ensure a pan-India appeal, it was released in Telugu as "Kumkumala," Tamil as "Theethiriyaai," Kannada as "Kesariya Rangu," and Malayalam as "Kunkumamaake". Visuals and Theme
The music video features Ranbir Kapoor (as Shiva) and Alia Bhatt (as Isha) romancing through the ghats, temples, and alleys of Varanasi .
The term "Kesariya" refers to saffron , symbolizing joy, light, and the "vibrant" energy of their love. Critical and Cultural Impact
A notable moment includes the duo running through streets as Ranbir showers Alia with yellow flower petals.
"Kesariya" is the breakout love anthem from the 2022 Bollywood film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva , celebrated for its soulful melody and the real-life chemistry of its leads, and Alia Bhatt . Composed by Pritam , with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and vocals by Arijit Singh , the track became a global phenomenon and the first Indian song to surpass 500 million streams on Spotify. Core Song Details Film: Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva . Artist Credits: Music: Pritam . Singer: Arijit Singh . Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya . Release Date: July 17, 2022.
To ensure a pan-India appeal, it was released in Telugu as "Kumkumala," Tamil as "Theethiriyaai," Kannada as "Kesariya Rangu," and Malayalam as "Kunkumamaake". Visuals and Theme
The music video features Ranbir Kapoor (as Shiva) and Alia Bhatt (as Isha) romancing through the ghats, temples, and alleys of Varanasi . To ensure a pan-India appeal, it was released
The term "Kesariya" refers to saffron , symbolizing joy, light, and the "vibrant" energy of their love. Critical and Cultural Impact Critical and Cultural Impact A notable moment includes
A notable moment includes the duo running through streets as Ranbir showers Alia with yellow flower petals. Core Song Details Film: Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
"Kesariya" is the breakout love anthem from the 2022 Bollywood film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva , celebrated for its soulful melody and the real-life chemistry of its leads, and Alia Bhatt . Composed by Pritam , with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and vocals by Arijit Singh , the track became a global phenomenon and the first Indian song to surpass 500 million streams on Spotify. Core Song Details Film: Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva . Artist Credits: Music: Pritam . Singer: Arijit Singh . Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya . Release Date: July 17, 2022.