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{{Infobox song
| name = Ram Chahe Leelaa
| cover =
| alt =
| type = song
| artist = [[Bhoomi Trivedi]]
| album = [[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]
| language = [[Hindi]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2013|10|23}}
| format =
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = [[Filmi]], [[pop-folk]], [[Hindustani classical music]]
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=04}}
| label = [[Eros International|Eros]]<br />[[Sony Music India]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbcfFov-KRQ&pp=ygUPcmFtIGNoYWhlIGxlZWxh | title=Ram Chahe Leela Full (Video) - Feat. Priyanka Chopra| Ranveer & Deepika|Bhoomi Trivedi | website=[[YouTube]] | date=27 July 2023 }}</ref>
| composer = [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]
| lyricist = Siddharth-Garima
| producer = [[Shail Hada]]
}}
"'''Ram Chahe Leela'''" ({{translation|Ram Loves Leela}}) is a 2013 song from the film ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' directed and composed by [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]. The song was sung by [[Bhoomi Trivedi]] and was written by Siddharth-Garima and was picturised on [[Priyanka Chopra]].

The song is a love balled with lyrics describing the relationship of the two protagonists. Choreographed by [[Vishnu Deva]], the video features Chopra as a nautch girl who is performing the song for Ram. The dance sequence is a contemporary [[mujra]] with mostly complicated dance steps. Chopra's white costume consisting of a [[choli]] and [[lungi]] was designed by Anju Modi.

The song and the music video both have received critical acclaim, with critics praising the composition and lyrics, Trivedi vocals, Deva's choreography and Chopra's performance. Commercially, the song topped several charts across India and became one of the most popular songs of the year. The song has also received considerable attention for Chopra's styling and costume.

==Production==
"Ram Chahe Leela" is an introductory song of the two protagonists -Ram and Leela, hinting at the dynamics of their relation in the film. The vocals for the song are given by 'Indian Idol' fame [[Bhoomi Trivedi]], while the lyrics are written by Siddharth-Garima. The song is choreographed by Vishnudeva.<ref name="indianexpress1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-chopras-ramleela-item-song-ram-chahe-leela-gets-5-million-views/1193978/ |title=Priyanka Chopra's 'Ram-Leela' item song 'Ram Chahe Leela' gets 5 million views |publisher=Indianexpress.com |date=2013-11-12 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref>

[[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] approached [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Priyanka Chopra]] for an item number in his film at the same time. Media reported that Rai was offered a song named "Thappad Se Dar Nahi Lagta, Pyaar Se Dar Lagtaa Hai", which was meant to be her comeback to films after a long hiatus. However, Rai did not approve the lyrics of the song which were similar to a dialogue of [[Salman Khan]]'s 2010 film ''[[Dabangg]]''. Rai asked Bhansali to change the lyrics. However, Bhansali offered Chopra a song with the changed lyrics, which she accepted. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' published "Bhansali is known to approach more than one actor for any project. While he discussed the song with Aishwarya, Priyanka was also kept in the loop and was offered a song in the film for the same situation. However, the reasons of Chopra being given a different remained unknown."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140321/entertainment-bollywood/article/ashwariya-rai-opted-out-ram-leela-item-song-because-salman |title=Did Aishwarya Rai opt out of 'Ram Leela' item song because of Salman 'connection'? |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |date=2014-03-21 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref>

The production cost of the song was reported to be Rs 6 crore. The costume was designed by Anju Modi, who also did the costumes for the film. For filming the song over 2,500 candles were lit on the set.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

==Reception==
The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised the song and Trivedi's vocals, describing it as one of the highlights from the album. [[Rediff.com]] wrote "The album starts on a smash note with the title song Ram Chahe Leela, which gives the kind of kick-start that a high adrenaline love story that Ram-Leela warranted. A good fusion number that brings on Western elements into Indian folk and classical."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-folk-flavour-dominates-ram-leelas-music/20131012.htm |title=Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music - Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=2013-10-12 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref> [[Indo-Asian News Service]] gave a positive response to the song and praised Trivedi's vocals writing "Bhoomi Trivedi's rustic voice definitely suits the genre. It is an unusual item song, but the regional flavour adds to its magic."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ram-leela-music-review-its-a-feast-for-music-lovers/427316-45-76.html |title='Ram Leela' Music Review: It's a feast for music lovers |publisher=IBNLive.com |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref> Koimoi declared it as a "laudable product" noting "It takes a few hears to sync the latent beauty of the composition that uses singer Bhoomi Trivedi’s voice confidently. The hint of rock flavor works well when laid against the background of heavy background arrangement!"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/ram-leela-music-review |title=KoiMoi - Ram-Leela Music Review |publisher=M.koimoi.com |date=2013-10-05 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref> [[Yahoo!]] India described the song as the highlight dance number, which adds to the narrative. The review also praised its fast-paced beats, musical arrangements ( fusion of Gujarati folk and western) and simple Hindi-English lyrics and wrote that "Tridevi shows her class with an excellent rendition."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/ram-leela-music-review-044223585.html |title=Ram-Leela Music Review - Yahoo Movies India |publisher=In.movies.yahoo.com |date=2013-11-30 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref> ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' wrote "Bhoomi Trivedi is terrific in the racy, part-rock partfolk Ram Chaahe Leela. A mean bassline and taut drums are set against synth notes, while the chorus is cleverly styled as a Bhajanlike chant."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Music-review-Ram-Leela/articleshow/24282304.cms |title=Music review: Ram Leela |publisher=Mumbaimirror.com |date=2013-10-17 |access-date=2015-06-13}}</ref>

The video received more than 18 million views after its release.<ref name="indianexpress1"/> The song has topped various charts across
India.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} Currently, the full video song has over 126 million views on YouTube.

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Big Star Entertainment Awards]]
| Most Entertaining Female Singer
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5890 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 December 2013 |access-date=16 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216182337/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5890 |archive-date=16 December 2013 }}</ref>
|-
| Most Entertaining Dancer
|{{sort|Chopra|[[Priyanka Chopra]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Global Indian Music Academy Awards]]
| [[GiMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|
|-
| [[GiMA Award for Best Music Arranger and Programmer|Best Music Arranger and Programmer]]
| {{sort|Hada|[[Shail Hada]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"|
|-
!scope="row"| [[Mirchi Music Awards]]
| Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|title=Mirchi Music Awards 2014 Winners|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Mirchi-Music-Awards-2013-Winners-List/articleshow/31149918.cms|newspaper=[[Times Of India]]|access-date=4 September 2014}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
| [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of 9th Renault Star Guild Awards|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6035/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119200133/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6035|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 January 2014|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=4 September 2014}}</ref>
|-
| Best Choreography
| {{sort|Deva|[[Vishnu Deva]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer – Female|Best Playback Singer – Female]]
| {{sort|Trivedi|[[Bhoomi Trivedi]]}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"|
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Priyanka Chopra Jonas}}

[[Category:Songs written for Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2013 songs]]
[[Category:Songs with music by Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]

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