Tum Hi Ho
{{short description|2013 song by Arijit Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Tum Hi Ho
| cover = Tum Hi Ho cover.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Soundtrack cover
| type = single
| artist = Arijit Singh
| album = Aashiqui 2
| language = Hindi
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2013|03|23}}
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| genre = Acoustic music, Filmi, Indian pop
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=22}}
| label = T-Series
| writer = Mithoon
| producer = Bhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Mukesh Bhatt
| prev_track =
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| tracks = # "Tum Hi Ho"
- "Sunn Raha Hai"
- "Chahun Main Ya Naa"
- "Hum Mar Jaayenge"
- "Meri Aashiqui"
- "Piya Aaye Na"
- "Aasan Nahin Yahan"
- "Sunn Raha Hai" (Female Version)
- "Bhula Dena"
- "Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi"
- "Aashiqui (The Love Theme)
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|IJq0yyWug1k|"Tum Hi Ho"}}|type=song}}
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"Tum Hi Ho" ({{Translation|You are the one}}) is an Indian Hindi-language romantic song from the 2013 Indian film Aashiqui 2, sung by Arijit Singh. It was composed and written by Mithoon.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/bollywood-sensation-keeps-indian-classical-music-alive-13277703|title=Bollywood sensation keeps Indian classical music alive|author=Constance Gaanakgomo|date=11 February 2018|publisher=iol.co.za|access-date=2 February 2019}}.{{Cite web |title=Tum Hi Ho Lyrics |url=https://lyrics.digitalnetbook.com/tum-hi-ho-song-lyrics/ |access-date=23 April 2020 |website=Lyrics.DigitalNetBook}} Picturised on Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, it was released by Bhushan Kumar under T-Series, and was in the top 10 of Planet Bollywood for eight weeks and capturing the first spot on the Top 20 of MTV India for seven weeks. It has garnered 700+ million views on YouTube. The song introduces a dynamic where the beloved is not only the source of love but also a redemptive figure. Their faithfulness and presence are credited with healing past wounds and bringing solace to the singer.[https://songsdiscussion.com/tum-hi-ho-song-breakdown-arijit-singh/]
Background and release
The song had been recorded by Mithoon two years before its release with Arijit Singh's vocals. Mithoon recalls,{{Cite web |date=12 September 2014 |title=Mithoon: My approach for 'Tum Hi Ho' was never to create a title track |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/mithoon-my-approach-tum-hi-ho-was-never-create-a-title-track |website=radioandmusic.com}}
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| quote = "It all started when the director Mohit Suri called me up to make the title track for the film Aashiqui 2. Mohit Suri happens to be a very vocal director, so for an hour he spoke about what he expects from the song. And then I asked him to describe the song in one line and he said, 'Tum hi ho bas tum hi ho' so this is how it all started,"
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The song was released on 23 March 2013, along with the teaser of the music video by T-Series, followed by its release the next day. It garnered over 1,852,947 views within 10 days of launch.{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Sarika |date=4 April 2013 |title=Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 a hit on YouTube with over 1.5 mln views in 10 days |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/tum-hi-ho-from-aashiqui-2-a-hit-on-youtube-with-over-1-5-mln-views-in-10-days/ |website=The Indian Express}}
Critical reception
The song received acclaim from critics. Glamsham gave a rating of 5 stars out of 5 and said, "It is indeed an exhilarating experience listening to the songs of Aashiqui 2 and in this age of mundane and average/repetitive musical fares that are being churned out, the audio of Aashiqui 2 is surely a treat for all music buffs. "Tum Hi Ho" and "Sunn Raha Hai" (both versions) are our favourites, but "Chahun Main Ya Naa" and "Piya Aaye Na" end up as a close second. A chartbusting musical experience indeed."{{cite web|date=4 April 2013|title=Aashiqui 2: Music Review|url=http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review-021308.asp|access-date=21 May 2013|publisher=Glamsham}} Planet Bollywood commented "The song has all the hallmarks of a Mithoon creation; it's soulful, extremely touching and of course it's dripping with melody. The piano, strings, and beats are very effective in creating an eerie romantic atmosphere for the singer to transform the song and Arijit Singh does that magnificently."{{cite web|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m040613072403 |title=Aashiqui 2 – music review by Atta Khan |publisher=Planet Bollywood |access-date=20 March 2014}} Koimoi commented, "Album opens with a heavy and deep voice of Arijit Singh crooning "Tum Hi Ho". Composer Mithoon has penned the lyrics for this passionate ballad which might remind one of the rest of the Bhatt music that has been heard in abundance in recent times, right from Raaz 3 to Jism 2. Arijit's voice does touch the listener's heart and lyrics support the passion as well."{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/aashiqui-2-music-review/ |title=Aashiqui 2 Movie Music Review | Aashiqui 2 Movie Full Video Songs |publisher=Koimoi.com |date=16 April 2013 |access-date=20 March 2014}} IANS wrote, "The album opens with "Tum Hi Ho". Sung by Arijit Singh, it starts slowly but gradually picks up the pace. Melodious and rhythmic, it has meaningful lyrics.{{clarify|date=December 2016}} A romantic number that reflects both the joy and the emotional struggle of a lover.
Success and impact
The song garnered approximately 5 million views on YouTube within 10 days of release, which helped in the marketing of the film.{{cite web|author=Sharma, Sarika|date=29 March 2013|title=Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 a hit on YouTube with over 1.5 mln views in 10 days|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tum-hi-ho-from-aashiqui-2-a-hit-on-youtube-with-over-1.5-mln-views-in-10-days/1097626/|access-date=22 May 2013|work=The Indian Express}} Aashiqui 2 had less than 3 weeks for the promotion. The movie upon release earned {{INR}}132 crores in an 11-week run worldwide. The song won Most Entertaining Song of the year at the Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/big-star-entertainment-awards-2013/big-star-entertainment-awards-winner-list-0 |title=Big Star Entertainment Awards Winner List |publisher=Pinkvilla |date=18 December 2013 |access-date=20 March 2014}} The music video on YouTube has garnered 281 million views as in March 2021.{{cite web|author=T-Series|date=29 March 2013|title="Tum Hi Ho" Aashiqui 2 Full Song With Lyrics|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umqb9KENgmk|access-date=17 September 2017|work=YouTube}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/rapper-t-pain-accused-of-lifting-arijit-singhs-tum-hi-ho-melody-youtube-removes-video-1976527.html|title=Rapper T-Pain Accused of Lifting Arijit Singh's 'Tum Hi Ho' Melody, YouTube Removes Video|date=18 December 2018}} The song catapulted singer Arijit Singh to overnight fame, and he emerged as one of the top Indian singers of the 2010s.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title=Happy birthday Arijit Singh: From Tum Hi Ho to Enna Sona, here are the singer's most melodious songs |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/happy-birthday-arijit-singh-from-tum-hi-ho-to-enna-sona-here-are-the-singer-s-most-melodious-songs-101682326567264.html |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title=Birthday Special: How Arijit Singh Gained Overnight Stardom After Tum Hi Ho Song |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/bollywood/birthday-special-how-arijit-singh-gained-overnight-stardom-after-tum-hi-ho-song-7634401.html |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Awards and nominations
Meri Aashiqui
{{Infobox song
| name = Meri Aashiqui
| type = song
| artist = Palak Muchhal & Arijit Singh
| album = Aashiqui 2
| language = Hindi
| released = 29 March 2013
| genre = Acoustic Music, Filmi, Indian pop
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=26}}
| label = T-Series
| writer = Mithoon
| producer = Bhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
Mukesh Bhatt
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|NYKazZTTRRU|"Meri Aashiqui"}}|type=song}}
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A duet version of the song, "Meri Aashiqui" was also released in the soundtrack album and later featured in the film itself. Composed and written by Mithoon, it is sung by Palak Muchhal, along with Arijit Singh reprising his vocals.
= Background =
Palak Muchhal had already recorded vocals for the song "Chahun Main Yaa Naa" with Jeet Gannguli for the film when she received a call from Mithoon two days later to record "Meri Aashiqui". She notes, "It was such a divine composition with beautiful lyrics".{{Cite web |date=2 July 2020 |title=Exclusive! I could relate to the character of Aarohi while recording 'Chahun Main Ya Naa': Palak Muchhal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/singer-of-the-week/exclusive-i-could-relate-to-the-character-of-aarohi-while-recording-chahun-main-ya-naa-palak-muchhal/articleshow/76751589.cms |website=Times of India}}
= Critical reception =
The song had mostly positive reviews, praising Muchhal's vocals along with Singh's. Koimoi comments, "Palak Muchhal opens the title track Meri Aashiqui slowly and deeply. Arijit adds the base with his voice. It’s a voice-dominated song with slow beats at the background. It should work with the listeners and also climb charts." Planet Bollywood comments, "There’s a reprise version of this song later in the album called “Meri Aashiqui” where Arijit is joined by Palak Muchal who sounds incredibly like Shreya Ghoshal which is high praise indeed. Nevertheless it’s super hit material just like the original." IANS writes, "The song has everything in sync - from lyrics, singers to the music. Go for this one."
= Accolades =
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|+ !Year !Award !Category !Nominee !Result !Ref. !Note |
| rowspan="2" |2014
| rowspan="2" |Zee Cine Awards |Zee Cine Award for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Fresh Singing Talent | rowspan="2" |Palak Muchhal |{{won}} |{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=On Palak Muchhal Birthday, Watch 5 Unmissable Tracks by the Singer |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/on-palak-muchhal-birthday-watch-5-unmissable-tracks-by-the-singer-4922084.html |website=News18}} | |
| Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)|Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer (Female)
|{{nom}} | |
Other versions
"Tum Hi Ho" and "Meri Aashiqui" were remade in Telugu as "Pranamaa Naa Pranamaa" and "Manase Pedavina" respectively, for the 2014 film Nee Jathaga Nenundali; which is an official Telugu remake of Aashiqui 2. The lyrics were penned by Chandrabose. Arijit Singh reprises his vocals for both songs in Telugu, with Arpita Chakraborty replacing Palak Muchhal for the duet version.
Shreya Ghoshal and Armaan Malik performed the mixtape version of this song on T-Series Mixtape as "Tum Hi Ho/Rehnuma", a medley of "Tum Hi Ho" and "Rehnuma" from the film Rocky Handsome, which was also sung by Shreya Ghoshal along with Inder Bawra and composed by Sunny and Inder Bawra. The music of this version was directed by Abhijit Vaghani.{{Cite web |last=Pinto |first=N.J. |date=26 March 2019 |title=Pitch perfect singers Shreya Ghoshal, Armaan Malik give a refreshing twist to Tum Hi Ho and Rehnuma |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2019/mar/26/pitch-perfect-singers-shreya-ghoshal-armaan-malik-give-a-refreshing-twist-to-tum-hi-ho-and-rehnuma-13638.html |access-date= |website=Indulge Express}}{{Cite web |last=Munankar |first=Vidita |date=26 March 2019 |title=T-Series Mixtape Season 2: Shreya Ghoshal & Armaan Malik weave magic with the mashup of Tum Hi Ho and Rehnuma |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/music/t-series-mixtape-season-2-shreya-ghoshal-armaan-malik-weave-magic-mashup-tum-hi-ho-and-rehnuma-444210 |website=Pinkvilla}}
Controversy
In December 2018, American rapper T-Pain was accused of plagiarizing the composition on his single called "That's Yo Money". However the music video has been taken down.{{cite web |date=18 December 2018 |title=American rapper T-Pain copies Tum Hi Ho, gets racist. Twitter burns him. YouTube takes down video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/american-rapper-t-pain-copies-tum-hi-ho-gets-racist-twitter-burns-him-youtube-takes-down-video-1412860-2018-12-19 |access-date=2 February 2019 |publisher=India Today}}{{cite web |author=Garima Satija |date=18 December 2018 |title=T-Pain Accused Of Plagiarising Aashiqui 2 Song Tum Hi Ho, Gets Trolled By 'Brown Twitter' |url=https://m.indiatimes.com/entertainment/t-pain-accused-of-plagiarising-aashiqui-2-song-tum-hi-ho-gets-trolled-by-brown-twitter-358796.html |access-date=2 February 2019 |publisher=India Times}}
References
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Category:Songs written for Hindi-language films
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