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Side A has nine original soundtracks that convey the spirit, feel and theme of the film through instrumental and vocal soundtracks. Hot pulsating instrumentation with loads of folk music comes out in sensuous mood by Jojo in "Dhuan Dhuan". This is a contemporary seductive song with folk touch and loud vocals. The soundtrack unravels through seductive body movements with groaning vocals. It can be termed as "nautanki" number with a seductress performing among bunch of villagers.

Feminine vocals dominate again with another hip-shaking seductive number "Dil Naiyo Naiyo". This times it's Jay Shree Shivram and Bhavika Parimar in rustic flavors with additional oomph in their voice. Singers sing in tandem with optimum musical arrangements creating an ambience of folk music delight.

It's an outcry of the beloved to be in her lover's arms with painful folk touch in "Tohre Bahiyan Mein". The male and female vocals match each other with fine rendition of "sarangi" depicting their state of heart. The conventional folklore of love saga can be felt in this meaningful soundtrack.

Now it's time for separation with "alaap" as voices camouflage together to depict painful emotions of the protagonist in "Virah Theme I". After sorrow there is some happiness and flute rendition along with classical folk music in "Celebration". The happy notes of "sarangi" clubbed with backdrop of free-flowing folk music show the happiness of the protagonist. It's "bidai" (farewell) time with the bride getting good wishes for her well being in "Bidai I". The second version of "bidai" comes with a group of women celebrating in gaiety in "Bidai II". This is a longer version with long classical "alaap" with folk touch creating an aura for bride's last rituals. Composers have finely induced musical instruments that epitomize the feel and pain of the bride.

"Pathos" showcases the plight of protagonist as the composer uses folk instruments like "jaltarang", "sarangi" along with stringed instruments like violins. The feelings are essayed through the piano notes with mesmerizing "alaap" showing pain and sorrow. Slow mesmerizing instrumental rendition with a feel of never ending distress gets conveyed in sad and morose "Transition". The suffering gets the wings of instruments with the composer executing it with perfection.

Side B has eight original soundtracks with loads of instrumental soundtracks. Soft and tender feminine vocals flow in melancholy showcasing different shades of love in "Love Shades". The feeling of separation and loneliness comes out with female classical "alaap" in "Virha Theme II". The pain of losing someone is symbolized with harsh and mournful instrumental rendition. It's an outcry of a destitute woman that leaves an impression. "Sarangi" rings loud with the signature tune of the film with folk touch in "Pukar". The folk touch can be felt with echoing vocals. After loads of folk music, this time it's classical western music in the soundtrack "Opening Windows". The slow and tender musical notes spell out mesmerizing impact with saxophone and piano notes.

The nostalgic moments of the past are mesmerized through titillating instrumental rendition in "The Past". The feel of sea waters, blowing winds with captivating and alluring charm can be felt. "Rendezvous" brings out the communion of two love birds with sinusoidal musical arrangements. The musical notes symbolize the feeling of lovers in their time of love and distress. The epitome of "Tohre Bahiyan Mein" has been added to make it more meaningful and theatrical. The folk instruments "jaltarang" along with happy feel of free mind and body can be felt in "Unwind".

The finale "Journey" comes out with similar musical arrangements that dominated the album. The experiences of protagonist can be felt through mixture of westernized and folk beats and tunes.

The album ends with bonus track "Nimbuda" from Langas and Manganairs as the concluding song of the album. It's folk version of the famous song "Nimbuda" sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'. The listener will enjoy since the Bollywood lovers have enchanting experience with Aishwarya Rai shining brightest in the song.

If you have taste of folk music then this album promises entertainment. Bikram Ghosh and Amar Haldipur have shown suffering, feeling, distress, pain, anguish, joy and feeling of celebration through fine rendition of instrumental works. No matter this won't catch the pop genre attention but will attract classes.