New Delhi: 'Kalank' may have bombed at the box office but this ensemble period romance starring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt has acheived recognition from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Five years after the release of the film, The Academy shared a clip of the film's song Ghar More Pardesiya, featuring Alia Bhatt and gave a shout out to it.


The Academy gives a shoutout to Alia Bhatt's Kalank song


Taking to their official Instagram handle, The Academy shared the song with the caption, "Alia Bhatt performing ‘Ghar More Pardesiya’ (vocals by Shreya Ghoshal with Vaishali Mhade) from the film ‘Kalank.’ Directed by Abhishek Varman. Starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha. Song composed by Pritam Chakraborty. Lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya.”


 




Fans Praise Alia Bhatt & Shreya Ghoshal


Soon after the song was shared by the Academy, fans flooded the comments section with excitement, Many lauded Alia Bhatt's dancing skills as the actor took up kathak training for the song. A user wrote, "Alia bhatt's performance has been spectacular in every movie she's done.” 


While another wrote, "Alia literally is the biggest female indian superstar right now,”a comment read. Another said, "Beautiful song (red heart emojis) and choreography."


Several users also commented that The Academy is a big Shreya Ghoshal fan. A user wrote, "Everyone 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)."


"I think The academy is a big fan of Shreya Ghoshal.” A comment read.


About Ghar More Pardesiya


'Ghar More Pardesiya' is the second song of Shreya Ghoshal to be featured on The Academy's official Instagram handle. Earlier this year, her 'Deewani Mastani' song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romance 'Bajirao Mastani', featuring Deepika Padukone, also received a shoutout from The Academy


About Kalank


'Kalank' is a 2019 period romantic drama directed by Abhishek Varman and prodced by Karan Johar. The film received a mixed response from audience and critics alike. Despite having the widest Bollywood release in 2019, on over 5300 screens, the film bombed at the box office by collecting a mere Rs. 146.31 cr.