Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto

[1][2] The highly anticipated song was released on 28 August for digital download, receiving notably mixed responses from the Organising Committee, critics and listeners alike.

"Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto" was first performed by Rahman at the song release function held at Kingdom of Dreams in Gurugram, Haryana on 28 August 2010.

[12] Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi unveiled the song in the inaugural Swagatham ceremony held at Kingdom of Dreams Gurgaon, Haryana.

[12] The release function was also preceded by speeches by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

[14] The original version of the song received notably mixed responses, with many listeners and critics claiming to be disappointed, having expected better results from Rahman.

[3][15][16][17][18] Rahman was openly and downright criticized by the Organising Committee's member, including board executive member Vijay Kumar Malhotra and former sports minister Shahnawaz Hussain, who quoted that the song was nowhere near "Waka Waka", comparing it to Shakira's 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, and that "no one in the Organising Committee likes it except perhaps Suresh Kalmadi",[19][20] whilst noted musicians from the industry also expressed their disappointment.

[23] In a statement published in Facebook, Rahman thanked all those who gave him extremely positive and encouraging responses when the original song released.

A. R. Rahman performed the track for the first time at the release function of the song on 28 August 2010 at the Kingdom of Dreams amphitheatre in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Rahman's rendering was accompanied by dance performances by Hussain Kuwajerwala, Gauhar Khan and Kashmira Irani, on the theme of Zangoora - The Gypsy Prince.

Choreographed by renowned dance director Shiamak Dawar, the performance started with Hussain descending from the top of the stage clasped in an eagle's clutches.