Pardesiya from Param Sundari: Sounds like ‘Yeh Haseen Vadiyan’ & Looks like ‘Chennai Express’?
There’s something about Pardesiya that’s making everyone pause and listen. Maybe it’s the voice, the visuals, or a memory it unlocks. One listen, and you’ll know why it’s not just another release.
The freshly released track Pardesiya from the upcoming film Param Sundari is a soft, sweeping surprise in a music season filled with high-tempo hooks. Released today, the song instantly invites nostalgia with its melodic DNA as music lovers couldn't help but notice its striking sonic resemblance to Yeh Haseen Vadiyan from Roja, A.R. Rahman’s timeless masterpiece.
The soundscape of Pardesiya has that same gentle pull of lush orchestration, flute interludes, and dreamy vocals that feel like a breeze from the hills. While it doesn’t copy Roja, it definitely hums the same language of soft melody and serenity, making it a treat for anyone who craves old-Bollywood style music that breathes rather than shouts.
Sonu Nigam Steals the Spotlight
A major highlight of Pardesiya is undoubtedly Sonu Nigam. His velvety, emotive voice breathes life into every lyric, and audiences are here for it. Social media is already flooded with praise for his return to soulful ballads, with fans calling it “classic Sonu” and “a reminder of why we fell in love with Bollywood music in the first place”. Nigam’s voice is owning the song and no doubt is the reason why Pardesiya is trending at #1 on X, just after 4 hours of it’s release.
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Visually, the song feels like a postcard that came to life. Think tea plantations, misty road journeys, glow skies and yes, a strong déjà vu of Chennai Express's romantic montages. Even if we try to focus on it as a brand new creation, our minds would definitely float towards Chennai Express. That North Indian guy and South Indian girl trope keeps reminding us of SRK-Deepika.
At the centre of it all is the fresh pairing of Janhvi Kapoor and heartthrob Sidharth Malhotra. Their chemistry is soft and simmering, not overly dramatic, but natural and believable. However, it’s hard to ignore that Janhvi’s expressions could have gone a notch deeper. While she looks stunning and graceful, a little more facial movement and emotional layering might have added more depth to the charm the song tries to deliver.
Familiar Yet Fresh
Pardesiya took us back to a time when Bollywood romances moved slowly and music lingered longer than visuals. It’s the kind of track you want to play on a rainy day, while looking out the window, lost in thought. The melody stays, the visuals charm, and Sonu Nigam’s voice like always feels like coming home. It may not try too hard, but that’s exactly why it works.
