By Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network

Coming as a gift to India as Republic Day celebrations, the soundtrack of NAMASTEY LONDON hits the stands on 27th January.

A film that conveys the message of power of India, Indians and their heritage, NAMASTEY LONDON is the story of a simpleton from Punjab [Akshay Kumar] who travels to London to woo his wife [Katrina Kaif] who has been born and brought up in Western culture.

The film has music by Himesh Reshammiya with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. In addition to 3 songs from the film, 'Jingle Balle', 'Chankan Chakna' and 'Virane', remixes of the last two tracks are also on the air.

Directed by Vipul Shah who has made AANKHEN and WAQT earlier [both featuring Akshay Kumar], NAMASTEY LONDON also stars Rishi Kapoor, Upen Patel and Jawed Shaikh and is slated for a March 09 release.