Isqiya Music Review
What usually happens when Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar come together for a movie? Well, magic is the word that comes to our mind. Remember, their association in Omkara and Kaminey? Both movies had wonderful music and listeners could not have enough of the powerful duo. To make your music wishes come true, they have come together again for the movie ‘Ishqiya’ and needless to say, the tracks of the album are outstanding. Movie has been directed by Abhishek Chaubey whereas Vishal Bhardwaj has produced and composed music for the album.
Ishqiya stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan. Music lovers are forced to marvel at the soundtrack of the movie and it is surely going to stay with you for a long time. The pick of the album is undoubtedly ‘Dil toh Bacha hai’. The moment you hear it in the soulful voice of Rahet Fateh Ali Khan, you will yearn for more. It has magnificent lyrics and one has never seen Rahet Fateh Ali performing below expectations. He is in top form here.
On the other end there is Ibn-E-Batuta, truly a firecracker of a song. Singers Mika and Sukhwinder singh have got it all right with their combination. Track is full of energy and will make you ‘jhoom’ into an entertaining territory.
Rekha Bhardwaj has done no harm to her image by singing some of the magnificent songs in recent times. Vishal Bhardwaj gets the best out of her and here again; she has done a terrific job in ‘Ab Mujhe Koi’. The slowness of the song is addictive and spirals around the listeners.
Rekha has done another number ‘Badi Dheere Jali’ that has mix of classical as well as fusion. Lyrics are mesmerizing and Rekha will sure leave you wanting for more. Album also has one remix of Dil To Bachcha Hai and two for Ibn-E-Batuta.
There is no denying the fact that Gulzar gives his best to Bhardwaj and the silent winners are we listeners who get to hear such beautiful songs. Go grab this album!
Songs maketh the movies
It’s an age old formula to interestingly use melody and make Hindi movies a great hit. Indians are highly inclined towards music. A single track melody from the rustic rural set up has a great effect on the audience. Using fusion is certainly helping, like in case of Billu the music interplayed between rustic tones and also included an upbeat number with Priyanka doing the grooves.
Sometimes peppy and comical numbers does much to lift a movie. The Sridevi starrer of Chalbaaz which has the song ‘Gudbad hogiyi – Seeti baj gayi’ went very well with the audience. A similar track from Ek Duje ke liye was the lift song. Here the lyrics and reaction mattered and is still a favorite among the audience. Hence there is nothing fixed about the audience’s appreciation. The recent track ‘All is well’ is hummed by all people, young and old.
Many movies in the past have been famous for their ghazal or intense songs. The songs from Arth or the songs from Aandhi have been a great hit. In fact people relate a particular picturisation or a song rendering and link the same to the movie. This happens in the case of Silsila too. Audience actually love actors singing their own songs like the title song of Chandni wherein Sridevi sang her own song or Nila Asman sung by Amitabhji and also the ruckus filled lyrics of Munnabhai sung by Sanjay Dutt.
In the yesteryears the songs typically dramatized as ‘running around the trees’ were remarkable and now are replaced by plush indoor settings and lavish club sets. There is more accentuation on mixing, recording and shooting. The Bhangra fever is still a super hit in all Hindi movies, be it the ‘Bhutnike’ song or the ‘Dil bole Hadippa’ numbers. A certain connection is certainly about the movies though one cannot standardize the audience demand and growing tastes.
Karthik Calling Karthik Music Review
The trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is associated with breezy numbers and they are real good at what they do. Their latest offering is Karthik Calling Karthik and music of the album is easy on ears. Movie stars Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone and is soon going to be released.
The album begins with ‘Hey Ya’ rendered by singer trio of Shankar, Loy and Clinton Cerejo. Song is a good, soft fun and is quite refreshing. Lyrics have a fused flavor of hinglish, rap and what not. Vocals do the trick.
Shankar along with Alyssa Mendonsa has sung next track of the album, ‘Uff Teri Ada’. Quite a good dance track this one is. Alyssa has done a great job whereas Shankar never gives you a reason to complain. Next number is a ballad sung by KK. Song ‘Jaane Ye Kya Hua’ is good on the ears and here KK has tried experimenting a bit with his voice.
The talent of Kailash Kher once again comes to the fore with ‘Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi’. Sukanya Purayastha is accompanying him on the microphone. Kailash Kher has sung in a very intense way whereas Sukanya has done well too.
The theme song of the album is ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ that has intriguing lyrics and asserted phone sounds. Music is definitely typically Shankar-Eksaan-Loy-ish. Next up is ‘Karthik 2.0’ performed and composed by the Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale. Track is very much original has interesting use of guitar works. Typically a signature tune that should appeal to the listeners.
The album also has obligatory remixed stuffs of KCK remix, Hey Ya and Uff Teri Ada. All in all, Karthik Calling Karthik is not exceptional but yeah, it’s pleasing and one can surely give it a try.
Hit Songs of Salman khan
It’s almost 20 years since Salman Khan stormed onto the horizon of Hindi Movie industry with his super hit Maine Pyar Kia. He has remained consistent in this two decade journey and has given movie goers huge hits. Salman Khan has a hysterical fan following and people eagerly wait for his movie releases. His latest release is Veer for which he has also turned into a scriptwriter. Very few actors have given as many hit songs as Salman. Most of his movies have popular music and expectations are always high from his movies. This article tries to list some of his huge hits though including all his hit songs was a herculean task.
Humko Maloom Hai
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Sadhna Sargam
Tenu Leke
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Jeene Ke Hain Char Din
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan
Jaan Meri Ja Rahi Sanam
Artist(s): Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan
You Are My Love
Artist(s): Shaan, Shweta, Suzi Q, Earl Dsouza
Tumse Milna
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Laga Prem Rog
Artist(s): Alka Yagnik, Kamaal Khan
Kyon Khanke Teri Choodi
Artist(s): Alka Yagnik, Kamaal Khan
Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan
Artist(s): Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Taaron Ka Chamakta
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Bali Brahmbhatt
Salaam-E-Ishq
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala, Sadhna Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan
Pehle Kabhi Na Mera Haal
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Yeh Dil To Mila Hai
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik
Rab Kare Tujhko
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Saajan Tumse Pyaar Ki
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Ek Garam Chai Ki Pyaali Ho
Artist(s): Anu Malik
Aisa Pehli Baar Hua Hai
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam
Jaane Ke Jaane Naa
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Sukhwindher Singh, Krishna
Maria Maria
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Sajid, Sunidhi Chauhan, Naresh
Tere Naam
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Yeh Bekhudi Deewangi
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam
Hum Tumko Nigahon Mein
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal
Dil Kehe Raha Ha
Artist(s): Kunal Ganjawala
Do U Wanna
Artist(s): Wajid, Shaan, Udit Narayan, Suzi Q, Clington
O Mehndi Rang Layee
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Jaspinder N
Soniye Tu Soni
Artist(s): Sukhwindher Singh
O Jaana
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Kamaal Khan, Kay Kay, Shaan, Alka Yagnik
Dil Dil Deewana
Artist(s): Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Go Balle Balle
Artist(s): Kay Kay, Alisha Chinai, Jayesh Gandhi
Bindiya Chamke Choodi Khanke
Artist(s): Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan
Just Chill
Artist(s): Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi, Amrita Kak