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{{short description|2009 song performed by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Iktara
| cover =
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| type = song
| artist = [[Kavita Seth]] and [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]
| album = [[Wake Up Sid]]
| language = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2009||}}
| format =
| recorded = 2008
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| genre =
| length = 04:13
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| composer = [[Amit Trivedi]]
| lyricist = [[Javed Akhtar]]
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| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|fSS_R91Nimw|"Iktara"}}|type=song}}
}}

"'''Iktara'''" ({{Translation|single-stringed instrument}}) is a song from the 2009 Hindi film ''[[Wake Up Sid]]'', sung by [[Kavita Seth]] and [[Amitabh Bhattacharya]]. The song was written by [[Javed Akhtar]] and guest-composed by [[Amit Trivedi]], who provided the film's background score.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/iktara/QyoObiEARkk|title=Iktara|publisher=[[JioSaavn]]|date=17 August 2009|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/soul-of-the-iktara-sound/cid/509163|title=Soul of the Iktara sound|newspaper=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|date=4 June 2010|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref>

"Iktara" received positive reception from audiences and is regarded as one of the best songs of Seth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/features/170914-birthday-special-best-songs-kavita-seth|title=Birthday Special: Best songs of Kavita Seth|publisher=Radio and Music|date=14 September 2017|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> Seth became so popular with the song that audiences wanted her to sing the song whenever she went for live concerts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/kavita-believes-music-has-to-connect-with-the-audiences/articleshow/21451781.cms|title=Kavita believes, music has to connect with the audiences|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref>

== Music video ==
The song is picturized upon [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Konkona Sen Sharma]], the lead cast of the film. It tells the story of Kapoor and Sharma gradually getting close to each other. The video shows Siddharth "Sid" Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor) doing many small things for Aisha Banerjee (Konkona Sen Sharma) in the spirit of friendship/love. Sharma falls in love with Kapoor.<ref name="Wake Up Sid Music Review"/>

==Critical reception==
Upon the release of the song, it gained lots of appreciation for its music by critics and listeners alike. Joginder Tuteja of [[Bollywood Hungama]] described the song as a "soft number" and further said that "Seth's voice brings in a fresh appeal in the current Bollywood scene. Amitabh Bhattacharya is her partner in the song and he further enhances the overall effect that 'Iktara' manages to create."<ref name="Wake Up Sid Music Review">{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/wake-up-sid/songs/music-critic-review/|title=Wake Up Sid Music Review|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=24 August 2009|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> Chandrima Pal of [[Rediff.com]] liking the song described it as a "folksy number" and said that Seth's voice is intoxicating and earthy."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-wake-up-sid/20090824.htm|title=Sid's music is easy, breezy and bubbly|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=24 August 2009|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> A reviewer at [[Bangalore Mirror]] also liked the song and said that "the song has a compelling tune by guest composer Amit Trivedi, playing along gorgeous guitars, with marvellous vocals by Kavita Seth and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The Goonjasa hai koi iktara refrain is remarkable!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/wake-up-sid-uplifting-soundtrack/articleshow/22059122.cms|title=Wake Up Sid: Uplifting soundtrack!|newspaper=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=28 August 2009|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref>

==Accolades==
"Iktara" won four awards. At the [[55th Filmfare Awards|55th ceremony]] of India's [[Filmfare Awards]], the song won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] award for Seth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/filmfare-awards-winners/bollywood/2010/101|title=Complete list of winners of Filmfare Awards 2010|newspaper=The Times of India|date=|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> The song also won at the [[11th IIFA Awards|11th ceremony]] of India's [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]]—[[IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] for Seth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/iifa-awards-winners/2010/117|title=Complete list of winners of IIFA Awards 2010|newspaper=The Times of India|date=|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> Seth also received the [[Screen Award for Best Female Playback|Best Female Playback]] award at the 16th ceremony of India's [[Screen Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.awardsandshows.com/features/star-screen-awards-2010-137.html|title=Star Screen Award Winners 2010|publisher=Awards and Shows|date=|accessdate=4 July 2024}}</ref> It also received the Listeners' Choice Song of the Year award at the [[2nd Mirchi Music Awards|2nd ceremony]] of India's [[Mirchi Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html|title=Mirchi Music Award 2009|website=www.radiomirchi.com|access-date=15 February 2019|archive-date=14 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814185833/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2009/hindi/winners.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:2009 songs]]
[[Category:Songs written for Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Songs with music by Amit Trivedi]]
[[Category:Songs with lyrics by Javed Akhtar]]

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