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{{Infobox album
| name = Stree
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| cover = Stree (soundtrack).png
| caption = Soundtrack album cover
| alt =
| released = 17 August 2018
| recorded = 2018
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 14:28
| language = Hindi
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| chronology = [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| prev_title = [[Gold (2018 film)|Gold]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Arjun Patiala]]
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|-eBlyGU3JbE|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}
}}

'''''Stree''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] to the 2018 [[Comedy horror|comedy horror film]] of the [[Stree (2018 film)|same name]] directed by debutant [[Amar Kaushik]] and produced by [[Dinesh Vijan]] and [[Raj & DK]], starring [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Shraddha Kapoor]], alongside [[Pankaj Tripathi]], [[Aparshakti Khurana]] and [[Abhishek Banerjee (actor)|Abhishek Banerjee]]. The film's soundtrack featured five songs composed by [[Sachin–Jigar]] and lyrics written by [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]], [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and [[Jigar Saraiya]]. The soundtrack was released under the [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] label on 17 August 2018.

== Development ==
Sachin–Jigar composed the film's soundtrack, after his previous associations with Vijan and Raj & DK helped them to be involved in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sachin-Jigar on composing for Bollywood: Trust and challenges bring out the best in us |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/sachin-jigar-on-composing-for-bollywood-trust-and-challenges-bring-out-the-best-in-us/story-naStgR92clahBdFrkeUygP.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=18 July 2018 |archive-date=19 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719173954/https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/sachin-jigar-on-composing-for-bollywood-trust-and-challenges-bring-out-the-best-in-us/story-naStgR92clahBdFrkeUygP.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Being the sole composer of the film, the duo contributed nearly five songs which consisted of romantic, dance and peppy numbers, that blended traditional folk and modern instrumentation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-31 |title=6 Years of Stree: Revisiting Sachin-Jigar's hit songs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/6-years-of-stree-revisiting-sachin-jigars-hit-songs/articleshow/112949111.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901183541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/6-years-of-stree-revisiting-sachin-jigars-hit-songs/articleshow/112949111.cms |archive-date=2024-09-01 |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Devarsi |date=2018-08-27 |title=Sachin-Jigar interview: 'Which producer is ready to trust just one composer today?' |url=https://scroll.in/reel/891548/sachin-jigar-interview-which-producer-is-ready-to-trust-just-one-composer-today |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214192618/https://scroll.in/reel/891548/sachin-jigar-interview-which-producer-is-ready-to-trust-just-one-composer-today |archive-date=2019-02-14 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> The lyrics are written by Vayu except for one song "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe" which is written by [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] and Jigar Saraiya.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shraddha Kapoor Will Be 'Remembered For Her Role' In Stree, Says The Producer |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shraddha-kapoor-will-be-remembered-for-her-role-in-stree-says-the-producer-1805045 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716152404/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shraddha-kapoor-will-be-remembered-for-her-role-in-stree-says-the-producer-1805045 |archive-date=16 July 2024 |access-date=18 July 2018 |publisher=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> Ketan Sodha composed the film score, where he included an extract of the theme song from ''[[Mission: Impossible (film)|Mission: Impossible]]'' (1996), with an Indian instrumentation in a comedic way.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Unnikrishnan |first=Chaya |date=11 July 2018 |title=After recreating 'Dilbar' song, Nora Fatehi to now sizzle in Stree |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-after-recreating-dilbar-song-nora-fatehi-to-now-sizzle-in-stree-2635599 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108140545/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-after-recreating-dilbar-song-nora-fatehi-to-now-sizzle-in-stree-2635599 |archive-date=8 November 2023 |access-date=16 July 2024 |website=DNA India}}</ref>

== Release ==
The first single "Milegi Milegi" was released as a music video on 2 August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-02 |title=Stree song Milegi Milegi: Rajkummar Rao's latka jhatkas steal the show |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/stree-song-milegi-milegi-shraddha-kapoor-rajkummar-rao-5287865/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803115336/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/stree-song-milegi-milegi-shraddha-kapoor-rajkummar-rao-5287865/ |archive-date=2018-08-03 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The song is set in a royal courtroom sequence where Tripathi is seen as a king who orders for a performance in his durbar, and Shraddha being the main performer, who lures Rao with black magic to dance with her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-02 |title=Stree's first song 'Milegi Milegi' sees Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor dancing in Pankaj Tripathi's durbar |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/strees-first-song-milegi-milegi-sees-rajkummar-rao-shraddha-kapoor-dancing-in-pankaj-tripathis-durbar-4875351.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926100327/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/strees-first-song-milegi-milegi-sees-rajkummar-rao-shraddha-kapoor-dancing-in-pankaj-tripathis-durbar-4875351.html |archive-date=2018-09-26 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-02 |title=Stree's Milegi Milegi: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao's Song Is Perfect For Your Next Party |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/strees-milegi-milegi-shraddha-kapoor-rajkummar-raos-song-is-perfect-your-next-party-1893923 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111002525/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/strees-milegi-milegi-shraddha-kapoor-rajkummar-raos-song-is-perfect-your-next-party-1893923 |archive-date=2023-01-11 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> According to Shaheen Irani of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'', Rao's actions in the song reminded of [[Saif Ali Khan]] in the song "Pyaar Ka Pungi" from ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irani |first=Shaheen |date=2018-08-02 |title=Stree song Milegi Milegi is a subtle reminder of Saif Ali Khan's Pungi |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/020818/stree-song-milegi-milegi-is-a-subtle-reminder-of-saif-ali-khan-pungi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512212603/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/020818/stree-song-milegi-milegi-is-a-subtle-reminder-of-saif-ali-khan-pungi.html |archive-date=2021-05-12 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> The second single "Kamariya" was released on 9 August, with an accompanying music video featuring [[Nora Fatehi]] in an [[item number]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-09 |title=Stree song Kamariya: Nora Fatehi adds oomph to Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor's horror comedy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/stree-song-kamariya-nora-fatehi-rajkummar-rao-5298917/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816064640/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/stree-song-kamariya-nora-fatehi-rajkummar-rao-5298917/ |archive-date=2018-08-16 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-09 |title=Stree's second song 'Kamariya' sees Rajkummar Rao matching steps with Nora Fatehi |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/strees-second-song-kamariya-sees-rajkummar-rao-matching-steps-with-nora-fatehi-4927371.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020083730/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/strees-second-song-kamariya-sees-rajkummar-rao-matching-steps-with-nora-fatehi-4927371.html |archive-date=2018-10-20 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> The second song "Nazar Naa Lag Jaaye" was released on 14 August, that depicted the relationship between Rao and Shraddha.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-14 |title=Stree song 'Nazar Na Lag Jaaye' captures budding romance between Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/stree-song-nazar-na-lag-jaaye-captures-budding-romance-between-rajkummar-rao-shraddha-kapoor-4975891.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004113739/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/stree-song-nazar-na-lag-jaaye-captures-budding-romance-between-rajkummar-rao-shraddha-kapoor-4975891.html |archive-date=2018-10-04 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-14 |title=Nazar Na Lag Jaaye from Stree Brings Out Sentiments of First Love, Watch Video |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nazar-na-lag-jaaye-from-stree-brings-out-sentiments-of-first-love-watch-video-1846573.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817131558/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/nazar-na-lag-jaaye-from-stree-brings-out-sentiments-of-first-love-watch-video-1846573.html |archive-date=2018-08-17 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> The song "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe" which featured [[Kriti Sanon]] in a special appearance was released on 18 August.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-08-19 |title=Why Kriti Sanon agreed for Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe |url=https://zeenews.india.com/music/why-kriti-sanon-agreed-for-aao-kabhi-haveli-pe-2135470.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823115650/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/entertainment-news-today-ranbir-alia-wedding-speculation-stree-new-song |archive-date=2018-08-23 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>

The soundtrack album comprising four tracks, was released on 17 August 2018 under the [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] label.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2018 |title=Stree (Audio Juke Box) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/stree-song-audio-juke-box/videoshow/65501022.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716091500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/stree-song-audio-juke-box/videoshow/65501022.cms |archive-date=16 July 2024 |access-date=16 July 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sachin–Jigar |author-link=Sachin–Jigar |date=2018-08-17 |title=Stree (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/stree-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1433351550 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323175415/https://music.apple.com/us/album/stree-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1433351550 |archive-date=2023-03-23 |access-date=2024-09-02 |publisher=[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] |via=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> Additionally, an extra song titled "Dil Ka Darzi" was released by [[Maddock Films]]. This song, which was not part of the official jukebox, was included in the film's title credits and was intended for Rao's character, a ladies' tailor.<ref name=":0" /> Written by Vayu, it saw him perform vocals alongside [[Prakriti Kakar]], and was later reused in an introductory song in the sequel.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=1 September 2023 |title=Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Stree' completes its 5 years listen to its hit songs |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/shraddha-kapoor-and-rajkummar-rao-starrer-stree-completes-its-5-years-listen-to-its-hit-songs/103258191 |access-date=16 July 2024 |website=Mirchi Plus USA |archive-date=16 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716091501/https://mirchi.in/stories/music/shraddha-kapoor-and-rajkummar-rao-starrer-stree-completes-its-5-years-listen-to-its-hit-songs/103258191 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Vipin Nair of ''[[The Hindu]]'' rated the soundtrack two-and-a-half out of five stars, noting that it is entertaining but familiar.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nair |first=Vipin |date=30 August 2018 |title='Stree' soundtrack review: Been there, heard that |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/stree-soundtrack-review-been-there-heard-that/article24822802.ece |access-date=21 September 2018 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129154435/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/stree-soundtrack-review-been-there-heard-that/article24822802.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Debarati S. Sen from ''[[The Times of India]]'' stated in her review that the album is likely to "appeal to the masses".<ref>{{Cite news |last=S. Sen |first=Debarati |date=24 August 2018 |title=Music review: Stree |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/music-review-stree/articleshow/65531800.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419162044/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/music-reviews/music-review-stree/articleshow/65531800.cms |archive-date=19 April 2023 |access-date=21 September 2018 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Devansh Sharma of ''[[Firstpost]]'' summarized "The eccentric music and lyrics of Stree distract you well enough for you to miss out on a lone lurking figure, that waits for you to turn around as you sway to the inviting beats."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Devansh |date=2018-08-27 |title=Stree music review: Sachin-Jigar's desi, quirky album has hints of horror and dollops of unadulterated fun |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/stree-music-review-sachin-jigars-desi-quirky-album-has-hints-of-horror-and-dollops-of-unadulterated-fun-5036971.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802163040/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/stree-music-review-sachin-jigars-desi-quirky-album-has-hints-of-horror-and-dollops-of-unadulterated-fun-5036971.html |archive-date=2020-08-02 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> Anish Mohanty of ''Planet Bollywood'' wrote "''Stree'' is a very good album that is bound to get more popular with time."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohanty |first=Anish |date=2018-08-26 |title=Stree Music Review |url=https://planetbollywood.com/wp/reviews/music/stree-music-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706075501/https://planetbollywood.com/wp/reviews/music/stree-music-review/ |archive-date=2019-07-06 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Planet Bollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> Swarup Chakravarthy of ''BollySpice'' wrote "With such a short album with punchy songs, the music doesn’t really get a chance to flourish."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chakravarthy |first=Swarup |date=2018-08-29 |title=Stree Music Review |url=https://bollyspice.com/stree-music-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023045315/https://bollyspice.com/stree-music-review/ |archive-date=2020-10-23 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=BollySpice |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Stree (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Milegi Milegi
| lyrics1 = Vayu
| extra1 = [[Mika Singh]], [[Sachin–Jigar]]
| length1 = 2:33
| title2 = Kamariya
| lyrics2 = Vayu
| extra2 = [[Aastha Gill]], [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]], Sachin–Jigar
| length2 = 3:08
| title3 = Nazar Na Lag Jaaye
| lyrics3 = Vayu
| extra3 = [[Ash King]], Sachin–Jigar
| length3 = 3:26
| title4 = Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe
| lyrics4 = [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], Jigar Saraiya
| extra4 = Badshah, [[Nikhita Gandhi]], Sachin–Jigar
| length4 = 2:53
| title5 = Dil Ka Darzi
| length5 = 2.28
| lyrics5 = Vayu
| extra5 = [[Raftaar (rapper)|Raftaar]] ,[[Neha Bhasin]]
| total_length = 14:28
}}

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[[Category:Hindi film soundtracks]]
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