Fighter (soundtrack)

Fighter is the soundtrack album composed by Vishal-Shekhar for the 2024 Hindi film of the same name, directed by Siddharth Anand, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles. The original score for the film was composed by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara. The film was produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures.

The soundtrack album features two distinct sounds: one highlighting a group of pilots in the Air Force, while the other explores themes of patriotism, heartbreak, loss, beauty, and the courage of fighter pilots. The tracks "Sher Khul Gaye," "Ishq Jaisa Kuch," and "Heer Aasmani" served as the lead singles. The majority of the tunes for the original songs were composed within a week's time. The song "Bekaar Dil" was made available for digital download after the film's theatrical release, as it had been removed by the CFBC, India.

The music received mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the awkward placement of the songs in the film, the unusual lyrics, and the original score's lack of cinematic appeal. However, they praised the tracks for being energetic, fast-paced, and romantic. The track "Sher Khul Gaye," a party number, set a record by reaching 50 million views within 24 hours of its release on YouTube. The music album consists of six original songs, with lyrics written by Kumaar. "Fighter Theme" and "Spirit of Fighter" are theme songs, while "Vande Mataram" is considered the film's anthem. The track "Spirit of Fighter" was featured in the film's teaser, and the song "Mitti" includes a version sung by Suresh Wadkar.