Sanam Re (song)

In its review, Glamsham wrote, "Mithoon as always provides the perfect start to the album with the superlative title track which is naturally a romantic ballad, 'Sanam Re', the best romantic ditty for a while. Arijit's mellifluous vocals work their magic with the composer joining in. The musical arrangements are top class". Glamsham further rated the song as the best on the Sanam Re soundtrack.[2] Komoi in its review wrote, "The title song of Sanam Re has a catchy quality to it. The song will appeal to many, who have a penchant for romantic songs. Composed by Mithoon, the song has been sung by Arijit Singh. 'Sanam Re' has a good variation when it comes to the beats. It sounds like one of the songs that can be easily found in a Bhatt film soundtrack. 'Sanam Re' is likable enough".[3]

The song was honoured at the GiMA, and was awarded the most streamed song of the year.[4]

The song has been sampled in several hip hop songs. It was first sampled in "Exposing Me" (2018) by Chicago drill rapper Memo 600, then remixed in a 2019 version featuring King Von.[5] American rapper CJ sampled the song in his track "Whoopty" (2020).[6] It was also sampled by Dutch rapper Lijpe in "Vergeet De Buurt Nooit" (2018). Other notable samples include "Exposing Me remix" by late Chicago drill rapper FBG Duck (feature Rooga), and another "Exposing Me remix" by Brooklyn drill rapper 22GZ.