Updated October 2026: this article has been expanded into a complete guide to the Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana soundtrack, with the full tracklist, singers, the standout songs and where the album sits in Amit Trivedi's career. Gaurav Aradhye's original 2012 review is preserved in full further down the page.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) has nine tracks, all composed by Amit Trivedi, with every lyric written by Shellee. The best-known songs are Kikli Kalerdi, which comes in a Hindi version featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh and a Punjabi version without him, Motorwada with Tochi Raina, and Luni Hasi, sung in separate versions by Harshdeep Kaur and Devender Pal Singh. The album was released by UTV, and the film opened on 2 November 2012.
The film was Sameer Sharma's debut as a director. Kunal Kapoor plays Omi Khurana, who comes back from the UK to his family's village in Punjab and tries to revive his grandfather's famous dhaba, whose chicken recipe nobody can remember. Huma Qureshi plays Harman. That setting explains the sound of the album: it is the most openly Punjabi soundtrack Trivedi had made at that point.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Full Tracklist
All nine tracks are embedded with official videos or audio in the original review further down, so this list gives the credits only.
- Kikli Kalerdi (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Amit Trivedi, Pinky Maidasani and Yo Yo Honey Singh.
- Motorwada (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Tochi Raina and Amit Trivedi. The official video uploads it as "Motorwaala".
- Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Shahid Mallya and Harshdeep Kaur.
- Luni Hasi, female version (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Harshdeep Kaur.
- Makkhan Malai (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Dilbahar.
- Farukha Baadi (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Labh Janjua, Amit Trivedi and chorus.
- Theme (instrumental) (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): credited to Tapas Roy.
- Luni Hasi, male version (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Devender Pal Singh.
- Kikli Kalerdi, Punjabi version (Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, 2012): Amit Trivedi and Pinky Maidasani.
Composer for every track: Amit Trivedi. Lyricist for every track: Shellee.
The Standout Songs
Kikli Kalerdi is the song that sold the album. It opens with a Punjabi folk refrain sung by Pinky Maidasani before Trivedi takes over with a pop section, and the two versions split on what happens next. In the Hindi version Yo Yo Honey Singh delivers a swaggering rap, an unusual pairing in 2012 for a composer best known for the scores of Dev.D and Udaan. The Punjabi version keeps Trivedi's own pop verses instead. Our original reviewer gave the Punjabi version a perfect score and preferred it, and it has aged better because it sounds less tied to its moment.
Motorwada is the most unusual track. Tochi Raina and Trivedi sing about a carefree, well-off young man with his motorbike, over loose electronic beats, with Trivedi jumping from a low, deep opening into falsetto. It is funny without being a novelty song, and it was the original reviewer's favourite on the album.
Luni Hasi is the album's tender side. Harshdeep Kaur's female version is the stronger of the two, carried by electric guitar, keyboards and a fading electronic chorus. The male version marked the playback debut of Devender Pal Singh, who had reached the finals of Indian Idol earlier in 2012.
The title song, sung by Shahid Mallya and Harshdeep Kaur, is built on a dholak rhythm and sounds like the songs women sing together at a Punjabi family wedding. It is the track that ties the music most directly to the film's family drama.
How the Music Fits a Punjabi Food Film
Because the story is about a village, a dhaba and a family that has drifted apart, Trivedi leaned heavily on Punjabi folk instruments and forms: dhol and dholak, call-and-response chorus lines and, in Farukha Baadi, a full bhangra workout led by Labh Janjua. What keeps the album from sounding like a generic Punjabi wedding album is the way he mixes that folk base with electronic production and guitar textures, the same approach he used on his earlier work. Makkhan Malai, sung by Dilbahar, is the loudest and broadest song here, closer to a street band than to the rest of the album, and the instrumental theme is the quietest, with flute and a humming chorus.
Shellee's lyrics matter too. They keep the language local and playful, which suits a comedy set among a large, noisy family, and Luni Hasi gets a simpler, more direct register than the party songs.
Where It Sits in Amit Trivedi's Early-2010s Run
Amit Trivedi had won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for Dev.D (2009) and followed it with Udaan (2010) and No One Killed Jessica (2011). 2012 was his busiest year so far, with five soundtracks: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu in February, Ishaqzaade in May, then English Vinglish, Aiyyaa and Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana within a month of each other in October and November. Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana was the last of the five and the most rooted in one region's sound.
- Gubbare (Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, 2012): sung by Amit Trivedi, Shilpa Rao and Nikhil D'Souza, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The lighter, urban side of his 2012, made for a Dharma Productions romantic comedy.
Gubbare | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Amit Trivedi - Pareshaan (Ishaqzaade, 2012): sung by Shalmali Kholgade, lyrics by Kausar Munir. The best-known song from Ishaqzaade, and a reminder that he could write a mainstream romantic song when the film needed one.
Pareshaan | Ishaqzaade | Shalmali Kholgade | Amit Trivedi - Manjha (Kai Po Che!, 2013): sung by Amit Trivedi and Mohan Kannan, lyrics by Swanand Kirkire. Released about three months after Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, it showed where his sound went next, and it was nominated at the Filmfare Awards for both Best Male Playback Singer and Best Lyricist.
Manja | Kai Po Che | Amit Trivedi
For the gentler, Marathi-flavoured album that came out a month earlier, see our English Vinglish songs guide. In 2013 he followed Kai Po Che! with Lootera, and also curated an episode of Coke Studio India's third season, which we cover in our piece on Amit Trivedi's Coke Studio season 3 episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music of Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana?
Amit Trivedi composed all the songs and the background score. Shellee wrote all the lyrics.
Who sang Kikli Kalerdi?
Amit Trivedi and Pinky Maidasani sing both versions. The Hindi version adds a rap by Yo Yo Honey Singh; the Punjabi version does not.
Who sang Luni Hasi?
There are two versions: a female version by Harshdeep Kaur and a male version by Devender Pal Singh.
When was Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana released?
The film was released on 2 November 2012. It was directed by Sameer Sharma and stars Kunal Kapoor and Huma Qureshi.
Our Original Review (2012)
Gaurav Aradhye wrote this review in October 2012. It is preserved below as originally published.
Music Director – Amit Trivedi
Wow. Another album here by Amit Trivedi. This is a real breeze of freshness. Master work. Thanks to my twitter buddies, I became aware about this album and the great songs in it!
1. KikliKalerdi (Punjabi version)
Singers – Amit Trivedi, Pinky Maidasani
Right from the start of the song, you know that it’s a total fun song! There are two versions of this song, Punjabi and Hindi. I like the Punjabi version more. It starts with the female voice singing Punjabi lyrics (sung by Pinky) and then Amit Trivedi takes charge of the song. Day by day we are getting to listen to Amit Trivedi more, and he sounds just so fresh! Just love his voice!
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana - KikliKalerdi Punjabi Version- Official HD Full Song VideoThe song has typical dhol, tasha rhythm and its intelligently mixed with a pop song feel with Amit himself singing the pop part of the song! He is just fantastic. Can play this pop part of the song itself in loop many times. I am in love with this song. The instrumentation of the song is just perfect and I can’t praise Amit more. The lyrics too are very well written taking into consideration the mood of the song. 10/10.
2. KikliKalerdi
Singers – Amit Trivedi, Pinky Maidasani, Yo Yo Honey Singh
Hindi version of the song with the initial Punjabi lines unchanged. But the pop part of the song is sung by the master of the genre…. Yo Yo Honey Singh! This is the real treat for YO YO fans! I am his big fan since I heard his ” Angrezi beat de ” from International Villager and he is amazing in this song too.. especially when he says… ” koshish nahi mai karta, ladki pat jati hai khudm khud, thoda sa style hai baby, baki skill hai, touchwood… touchwood…….“. This song sometimes reminds me of “Ullu da Pathha” from Tere bin laden.
KikliKalerdi3. Motorwada
Singers – Amit Trivedi, Tochi Raina
Fultoooo relaxing and foot tapping song. I toh start shaking my head whenever I listen to this. And this is my most favourite track of this album <3. The whole song tells you about the relaxed life of a young rich boy (referred to as Motorwada). The bass voice of Amit Trivedi at the start of the song and then the falsetto voice in high pitch is really amazing.. just perfect to set the mood of the song. The instrumentation consists of electronic mixes more… and whom do I remember here? Sneha Khanwalkar. Yes, the freeness factor in composition of the song is very similar. The lyrics of the song are too funny and the tune is very catchy and hummable. Highlight of the song- Amit Trivedi’s part. Tops my playlist currently.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana - Motorwaala - New Official Full Song Video4. Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Singers – Shahid Mallya, Harshdeep Khurana
The title track of the song. It has the typical dholak rhythm and right from the start of the song we know that this is a typical Punjabi wedding song with all the ladies in the house sitting together. Nicely sung by harshdeep, her voice sounds mature and deep. My only disappointment is sometimes Shahid’s voice sounds like an old Punjabi woman’s voice, just not manly enough. I don’t know why, but whenever I hear his voice… it creates the picture of senior lady of Punjabi house singing with dholak in her hand! Funny! But overall this is a nice song. On shuffle mode, I can listen to this song, but this is not on my playlist yet.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana5. Luni Hasi (Female version)
Singer – Harshdeep kaur
Electronic Keyboard start and then the pop style electric guitar. The electric guitar is used quite differently together and the electronic chorus that fades out is the thing I just love. Harshdeep, Harshdeep, aap toh kamaal ho jee ! This singer has got great future. This song reminds me of Dev D songs… freshness delivered through ears. Each small part of this song is different and I just get lost exploring the minutes.
Luni Hasi (Female Version)6. Makkhan Malai
Singers – Dilbahar
This is a typical ganapati dance song! Hahah! Just play this and start dancing. Might sound like southern film’s song/ or a 90’s movie song. Sometimes I enjoy listening to this, but not always.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana - Makkhan Malai - New Official Full Song Video7. Faarukha Baadi
Singers – Labh Janjua, Amit Trivedi and chorus
Labh Janjua after so many days! Remember his “ Saaddi gali bhul ke bhi aaya karo “? This is a bhangra song with a lot of Punjabi “ hoye hoye ” chorus. The instrumentation consists of many Punjabi instruments. But not a great song. No not that great.
Farukha Baadi8. Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Theme
The instrumental version of the song with guitar played tune. Lovely theme. Use of flute is super and the humming chorus is perfect. Amit Trivedi is master in making theme songs! Remember Udaan theme???
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana Theme (Instrumental)9. Luni hasi (Male version)
Singer – Devender Singh
Male version of the song. I like this version too, but female version is really outstanding. But wait, who is this singer? Can you recollect where have you heard this name? He was the youngest Indian idol contestant this year and was in top 3 too. Nice entry to playback singing bro!
Luni Hasi (Male Version)Overall the album is just outstanding! Rating – 4.5 / 5
