Mimi (soundtrack)
2021 soundtrack album by A. R. Rahman
Mimi is the soundtrack to the 2021 film of the same name. The album featured seven songs composed by A. R. Rahman and featured lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The soundtrack was led by the single "Param Sundari" that was released on 16 July 2021 along with the album, distributed by Sony Music India. The soundtrack received mixed reviews from critics.
Track listing
Reception
Vipin Nair of Music Aloud wrote in its review that "the soundtrack had fairly low expectations, but it had thrown up a surprise with a very diverse and engaging set of songs" and gave 3.5 out of 5. A critic from The Humming Heart gave a score 8 out of 10 and said "Mimi may not be a top-shelf Hindi mainstream soundtrack of A. R. Rahman. But, this is a lovely low-key album with tunes that might pay off with revisits in the years to come." Stacey Yount of BollySpice summarised that Rahman "has created an outstanding set of songs for the story and scenes in the film that enhances what is going on onscreen". Sankhayan Ghosh of Film Companion wrote "An album become an extension of its themes, and regardless how the film turns out has a life of its own. Which is not to say that Mimi will bowl you over after a round of casual listening–it doesn't have an outrageously new "sound", an expectation we have come to attach with Rahman with every album of his, major or minor."
Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama criticised the music as "average and could have been better" but praised the background score as it "enhances the emotions depicted in the film". Jyoti Kanyal of India Today wrote "While the songs complement the storyline and go with the plot, they fail to leave any long-lasting impact." Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com said that Rahman's songs are "filled with soul"; she further stated "Rihaayi De" being similar to "Tu Bin Bataaye" from Rang De Basanti (2006) and "elevates the film's ordinariness to work of depth".
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