Pritam composed the music for Mausam; he previously scored a Shahid Kapoor film for the third time, after Jab We Met (2007) and Kismat Konnection (2008).

[3] When the tune was developed, Pritam recorded the song in late July 2011 at midnight amidst a live concert tour in Kolkata.

[10] The song "Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye" from the film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960),[11][12] was featured in a particular sequence.

[10] Joginder Tuteja from Bollywood Hungama gave it 4 out of 5 stars and said: "Mausam is a fantastic album and has all the ingredients that make for a popular soundtrack.

"[13] Rajiv Vijayakar of The Indian Express wrote "With this film, for the umpteenth time, Pritam once again defines the clear demarcation between those who compose songs and those who make extended jingles.

"[17] Critic based at The New Indian Express felt that "Pritam's music is apt" but the best tunes in the film being "Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye" and "Abhi Na Jao Chhod".