With the movie released under the banner of Yash Raj Films, the expectations were high for the music of Salaam Namaste.
Vishal-Shekhar had to deliver on their first big-budget romantic comedy. Nevertheless, the end result was satisfying, given the album's overall entertaining appeal. There is not one song that pales when placed next to the others, and at the same time there is no one song that is simply mind-blowing. The title track is a signature
Vishal-Shekhar tune with a "bhangra" feel to it.
Kunal Ganjawala and Vasundhara Das supplied the vocals and Jaideep Sahni provided the lyrics. The "Dhol Mix" was remixed by Nikhil Chinnappa and Naved. "My Dil Goes Mmmm" is a fresh, hummable song that is instantly catchy. Its "Club Mix," remixed by
DJ Aqeel, has some infectious beats, and the mischievous nature of the original is carried over nicely to this version. ~ Bhasker Gupta