New Delhi: Only an occasional artist in the music industry becomes a sensation for getting close to the audience. Vishal Mishra, among the most popular vocalists and composers India has had to date, again proved his exemplary nature with his most recent release, Kya Hua. It forms part of the Blackout’s soundtrack, one of the most awaited ones in the industry, and has emerged as the fast fan favorite because of the emotional poignancy of its lyrics. Mishra’s words that “‘Kya Hua’ is a soulful track that reflects the essence of the storyline in ‘Blackout” said it all.
Blackout is a suspense thriller with a recently budding but very promising director. Blackout is the journey through the life of a man who finds his way back after almost losing everything in a horrifying incident that leaves him with no memory, caused by trickery. As the protagonist, his life is one he definitely will rebuild—a life of tragic memories that he comes to learn could taint whatever he holds dear. The movie moves on with an eerie storyline of a strenuous and musically machinated atmosphere by the soundtrack, especially Kya Hua.
He is a genius artist with precise composition and melody-making skills, and Kya Hua is just another brilliant piece by him. The track is haunting and soothing at the same time, maintaining a feel of staunch nostalgia and longing fitting just perfectly with the theme of the movie. Mishra’s voice has been sounding very rich and emotive-sounding of late, and this just adds another layer of awesomeness to this one song, making it an experience for the listener.
The losses, the heartbreak, and the search for identity helplessly oscillate within the lyrics of this song penned by the ingenious lyricist Rashmi Virag. His words have serenely brought about the internal battle of the protagonist over his partial memory loss. The verses breathe the pain of a forlorn lover, and lines such as “Kya hua jo tujhse kabhi, khud ko kho diya maine” echo in the minds of each listener who has ever lost something or felt lost.
From ethereal to mundane, Rashmi Virag’s words capture it all, and for ‘Kya Hua’, he has written words to perfection by reflecting the story of the leading man. The lyrics are engrossing; they talk about the on-screen turmoil of the character but take the listener on their strife and subsequently the love, loss, and self-discovery.
Vishal Mishra’s soul-stirring composition in his voice, which is from the heart, combined with the heartfelt lyrics of Rashmi Virag, makes Kya Hua a very soul-stirring song-a song which doesn’t just sit back to the film but plays a strong part in conveying the emotional weight of the story.
As audiences watch the protagonist fight with the ghosts of his past, Kya Hua strikes as a sensitive reminder of the fickle nature of memory and identity. The emotional depth of the song adds another dimension to the film, rendering the audience empathetic towards the character’s journey.
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Kya Hua is another proof of the genius of Vishal Mishra, now one of India’s most gifted, illustrious, and versatile musicians. Rarely could any musician have made songs that can be used either in their film independently or not contradicted by the respective script. Mishra’s list of hits has just been too long and his latest, Kya Hua is of course an addendum to his hit list.
At a time when music is usually imparted through flashy visuals and high-energy beats, Kya Hua by Vishal Mishra does much to remind one of the magic of a simple, soulful melody. It is songs like these that echo in your heart and truthfully narrate the various essences of Blackout, thereby leaving a sound in each listener’s heart.
