Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (soundtrack)

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is the soundtrack album to the 2023 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film of the same name, directed by Farhad Samji, starring Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles. The film was produced by Salman Khan Films. The soundtrack composed by Himesh Reshammiya, Devi Sri Prasad, Ravi Basrur, Sajid Khan, Sukhbir, Payal Dev, and Amaal Mallik.

The film featured eight tracks with lyrics written by Shabbir Ahmed, Kumaar, Devi Sri Prasad, Sajid KhanSajid Khan, Ravi Basrur, Vicky Sandhu, Kinnal Raj and Harini Ivaturi. The album was released by Zee Music Company on 20 April 2023, a day before the film's release.

The music received positive reception from critics and audience. The track "Naiyo Lagda" and "Billi Billi" created the record for reaching 40 million views, within 24 hours of its release. The tracks "Naiyo Lagda", "Billi Billi" and "Yentamma", topped the national charts, in all music and video platforms.

Background
The film reportedly had multiple music composers for composing the songs. In April 2022, it was reported that Devi Sri Prasad was hired to compose song a song for the film. He was earlier collaborated with Khan for Ready (2011) and Radhe (2021). Prasanth composed a song in June which didn't impressed the Khan and he reportedly exited from the film. Ravi Basrur, who impressed Khan by his composition in KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) roped in to the project to score background score and to compose a song. This marks his second collaboration with Khan after Antim: The Final Truth (2021) and Basrur started composing the score in late June 2022. Prasad, however, denied the rumors, saying that he had already composed a dance number for the film. In July 2022, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh and Prasad collaborated for a song, marking their first collaboration.

"Actually, I had already cleared this confusion but it was never the whole album. It was never supposed to be mine because by the time they approached me, they already done couple of songs. But Farhad Samji told me the entire script for me to know because I want to know the vibe of like ‘what they have done’, ‘what they didn't do’, ‘which part should I do?’ But when he narrated, they were like a little more number of songs. But finally, because of the length of the film and all that, what he told me is the number of songs itself have been reduced."

Sukhbir revealed that Khan met him at Abu Dhabi and asked for a wedding song. When Sukhbir sent him "Billi Billi" which was written completely in Punjabi, Khan insisted him to use some Hindi lyrics and compose. Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid Khan, Payal Dev and Amaal Mallik have been signed to compose songs as well.

Shabbir Ahmed, Kumaar, Devi Sri Prasad, Sajid Khan, Ravi Basrur, Vicky Sandhu, Kinnal Raj and Harini Ivaturi were signed to write lyrics for the songs. The music rights were acquired by Zee Music Company.

Composition
The first single, titled "Naiyo Lagda" composed by Himesh Reshammiya was sung by Kamaal Khan and Palak Muchhal, and written by Shabbir Ahmed. Reshammiya earlier collaborated with Khan in several projects.

The second single titled "Billi Billi" was composed and recorded by Punjabi musician Sukhbir. The song was written by Kumaar and Punjabi lyrics penned by Vicky Sandhu, and produced by DJ Dips and Supernova Muzic.

The film's third single "Jee Rahe The Hum (Falling in Love)" was sung by Salman Khan himself. This marks his return as a singer after eight years, following singing "Main Hoon Hero Tera" in 2015. The song composed by Amaal Malik had the lyrics penned by Shabbir Ahmed. The track was produced by Aditya Dev and Amaal Malik.

The fourth single "Bathukamma" was ode to the Telangana flower festival Bathukamma. It was composed by Ravi Basrur, who also produced the song along with Bharath VM and Sachin Basrur. The song's Hindi lyrics were penned by Shabbir Ahmed and Ravi Basrur, and Telugu lyrics were provided by Kinnal Raj and Harini Ivaturi. Vocals were provided by Santhosh Venky, Ravi Basrur, Aira Udupi, Harini Ivaturi, Suchetha Basrur and Vijayalaxmi Mettinahole. Manish Dinakar, Ravi Basrur, Ashok Sharma, Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Shrinath Komanduri, Saketh Komanduri provided, Supriya Ram, Arpitha Venu, Sony Komanduri, MI Gayatri, Abhikya, Shruthika Samudrala, Sangeetha Ravindra, Anvitha G Murthy, Akshatha Gangolli, Spoorthi Kundapura and Shreya Kanchugodu provided the additional vocals for the track.

The fifth single "Yentamma" composed by Payal Dev had lyrics written by Shabbir Ahmed and sung by Vishal Dadlani and Payal Dev. It has rap written and performed by Raftaar. Aditya Dev produced and provided additional lyrics and vocals.

The sixth single "O Balle Balle" was composed, recorded and produced by Sukhbir himself. The lyrics of the Punjabi song was penned by Kumaar. Sukhbir revealed that Salman Khan write the additional lyrics of the song.

The seventh single "Lets Dance Chotu Motu" was composed and penned by Devi Sri Prasad, who also sang the song with Khan and Neha Bhasin. The tracks which used nursery rhymes had rap written and performed by Yo Yo Honey Singh. The eighth single composed and penned by Sajid Khan and sung by Sajid–Wajid.

Marketing and release
The first single, titled "Naiyo Lagda"'s teaser was unveiled on 11 February 2023. The song was launched during the grand finale of Bigg Boss 16 on 12 February, and later on music platforms, coinciding Valentine's Day.

The second single's teaser was released on 1 March 2023. The song "Billi Billi" was released on 2 March. The third song "Jee Rahe The Hum"'s teaser was unveiled on 20 March, and song was released on 21 March, before the 30 days of the film's release. The next track "Bathukamma" was released on 31 March.

"Yentamma"'s teaser was released on 3 April 2023. The song was released on 4 April. "O Balle Balle" was released on 17 April. "Lets Dance Chotu Motu" was unveiled on 18 April. The eighth single "Tere Bina" was released on 19 April 2023.

Reception
The film's music received positive reviews from critics. Critics at the board of Bollywood Hungama wrote "The Music is of the chartbuster variety. Though there are 8 songs in the film, it doesn’t cause inconvenience and are well-tuned. 'Naiyo Lagda' is the best of the lot followed by 'Yentamma' and 'Bathukamma'. 'Jee Rahe The Hum' is cute while 'Tere Bina' is touching. 'O Balle Balle' is okay while 'Billi Billi' is catchy. 'Let’s Dance Chotu Motu' is the only track that fails to entice. Ravi Basrur's background score is terrific and massy."

Reviewing the soundtrack, ZEE5 wrote "These tracks are game changers, meticulously constructed by a team of musical geniuses. Each song is a masterpiece, loaded with addictive beats, captivating melodies, and lyrics that hit you directly in the feels. Whether you want high-energy songs that make you want to hit the dance floor or sad songs that make you ponder life, this movie’s soundtracks have it all. Every song in this film is a welcome surprise, from foot-tapping beats to sad melodies. The music will have you humming, thumping your feet, and perhaps even crying. The music will have you humming, thumping your feet, and perhaps even crying. It’s the type of music that strikes your soul and elicits a wide range of feelings. The fantastic musicians and lyricists behind these songs have poured their all into producing a really unique musical experience. Their attention to detail and love of their profession is evident in every note and every lyrical phrase. The songs not only complement the film, but they also have the ability to take you to new realms of feelings and sensations. They become the soundtrack of your life, resonating with your journey. They connect you deeper to the people and the stories they tell. Whether you’re a Salman Khan superfan or enjoy great music, “Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi Ki Jaan” is an auditory feast that will leave you wanting more. But be warned. It will make you a fanatic of the soundtracks and make you listen to these songs on repeat. So prepare to be immersed in these songs’ enchantment, sing your heart out, and allow the music to lead you on a beautiful journey.

Simran Singh of DNA India wrote "KKBKKJ has decent music, and the eight songs are well-placed. Billi Billi, Yentamma, and Balle Balle look visually appealing, and it best enjoyed on the big screen." In her review for India TV News, Joyeeta Mitra Suvarna wrote "From Balle Balle to Billi Billi, all the songs are catchy."

Impact
The track "Naiyo Lagda" created a record for reaching 40 million views, within 24 hours of its release. The song has also become the fastest Hindi film song to reach 2 million Reels on Instagram. The song was one of the most viewed music videos on YouTube in 2023. The second song "Billi Billi" also garnered over 40 million views, within 24 hours of its release.

After the song "Billi Billi" was released in March 2023, the hook step choreographed by Jani Master and performed by Khan and Hegde in the music video, quickly went viral, adding to the song's popularity and becoming a social media sensation. Many people have recreated the hook step (signature step) by recording their own dance performances to the song and sharing these videos across social media platforms. Later, other songs followed this trend.