Padmaavat (soundtrack)

Vipin Nair for The Hindu stated: "This is probably the shortest soundtrack for a Bhansali movie in a very long time, but is still largely identifiable with the filmmaker’s usual musical style. Padmaavat rates among the better albums Bhansali has delivered as composer."[12] On the contrary critic Namrata Joshi for the same newspaper opined, "He [Bhansali] also has a great ear for music and orchestrates some pulsating choreography in song-and-dance set pieces. In Padmaavat, however, neither does he manage to hit the right notes when it comes to the soundtrack nor is there a single sequence which lingers on."[13] Reviewing the soundtrack, Suanshu Khurana of The Indian Express stated: "Bhansali is a better composer than director. The statement is being made after seven consecutive films which have been very interesting musically. No director-composer, except perhaps Vishal Bhardwaj, can match the rich compositional tapestries Bhansali is capable of weaving. Some tracks work while some just don’t. Buy it for Bhansali’s distinct sound and the exuberance only he can offer"[14] Critic based at Times Now, Gaurang Chauhan stated: "One of the best music albums in recent times."[15] Umesh Punwani of Koimoi, noted, "Padmaavat is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s one of the shortest music albums ever. With 6 songs packed under the duration of just 22 minutes, Bhansali has said a lot in less time with Padmaavat album."[16] Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama wrote: "Padmaavat boasts of a classy soundtrack and though the music release has been late in the day, the film’s success should propel its popularity in quick time."[17] Critic Taran Adarsh stated, "One cannot ignore the compositions/soundtrack in a Bhansali film. His music, like the images brought to the screen, should’ve added depth to the emotions of the characters, but is strictly okay this time."[18] Suparno Sarkar of International Business Times noted: "Overall, Padmaavat is blessed with some really nice songs. All the tracks are different from each other, and that is what makes the album special."[19] Mayur Sanap of Deccan Chronicle opined, "Music by Sanjay Bhansali is good enough, but the songs appear a redo of his previous work. While ‘Ghoomar’,’Ek Dil Ek Jaan’ are visually appealing, Ranveer's futile dance number ‘Khalbali’ reminds you of Bajirao Mastani’s ‘Malhari’."[20]

At Firstpost, critic Anna Vetticad pointed out, "Apart from the tuneful song "Binte Dil" and brief snatches of the background score, even the music does not match up to what Bhansali's films have delivered in the past." In his review for The Village Voice, Siddhant Adlakha called the song "Ghoomar" graceful and "Binte Dil" as the first mainstream Bollywood musical number about queer love.[21] Neil Soans of The Times of India stated: "The songs don’t do much to further the narrative other than providing visual delight."[22] Lisa Tsering of The Hollywood Reporter stated: "Padmaavat's classically inspired music lend elegance to the film without overpowering it".[23] Simon Abrams, critic based at Roger Ebert, stated: "This setpiece (Khalibali) is so rousing that it stands out as the best musical number in a film full of strong vocal performances and well-conceived choreography."[24] Rachna Raj Kaur for Now Toronto wrote: "The disappointing soundtrack adds little pizzazz. Hit song Ghoomar comes early, with forgettable follow-ups until Binte Dil."[25] Musana Ahmed of Film Inquiry stated: "The music is, again, on point with a few outstanding dance numbers including one where Alauddin hammers you over the head with his feelings."[26] Critic Graeme Tuckett of Stuff commented: "Padmaavat has a series of wildly overblown and deeply fabulous song and dance numbers."[27]

Credits adapted from CD liner notes of the album[31] and closing credits of the original film footage.[35]