Lahore – Music Review
Music Director: M M Kreem
Lyricist: Junaid Wasi with Panchhi Jalonvi and Piyush Mishra
Singers: Daler Mehndi, Shankar Mahadevan, Shilpa Rao, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Lahore is a recent release that has earned critical and commercial success on the box office. The album is an interesting mix of theme track, situational songs and inspirational tracks. M M Kreem has come back after a hiatus and has done no harm to his reputation here. Piyush Mishra and Panchhi Jalonvi are the guest lyricists in the movie.
The album begins with the anthem track 'Ab Ye Kaafila' which is about the bunch of sportspersons progressing ahead in their quest of success. The track has a smooth flow and the best part about it is that it’s not at all overly predictable and patriotic. It comes easy on ears and will make you pay attention to it. The next track is ‘Musafir' rendered by Daler Mehnndi. It’s a soft situational track. The song has a pensive feel to it and has been repeated in the voice of M M Kreen himself.
The next track is 'Rang De' sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Shilpa Rao. It’s a foot-tapping number and has got Punjabi flavour to it. ‘Saaware’ has been crooned by M M Kreem. It’s a nice, sad song and the singer has given his very best to it. Up comes the longest track of the album, 'O Re Bande' that has a length of 8 minute. The track has Sufi feel to it and it has been sung by talented duo of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shilpa Rao.
The album ends with 'Lahore - Theme' that has an international appeal to it. It’s a classy music and has been composed by Wayne Sharpe. Overall, Lahore is a decent album that could have found more takers had enough promotion had been done of the album.
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge- Music Review
Athithi Tum Kab Jaoge was one of the first movies of 2010 to do decent business on the box office. The movie stars ever so reliable Ajay Devgn, super talented Konkona Sen and versatile actor Paresh Rawal. The movie belonged to comedy and drama genre and along with commercial success, it also tasted critical acclaim. Interestingly, most of the recent movies of Ajay Devgan were in comedy genre and they all have done good business. Remember, Golmaal series and All The Best? This movie has been directed by Ashwani Dhir and the music department has been handled by troika of Pritam, Amit Mishra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Irshad Kamil has penned down the lyrics.
The album begins with ‘Aaja Aaja’ sung by Raghubir Yadav, Ajay Jhingran and Rajneesh. This one is the title song and the singers have managed to maintain the balance throughout the song. The song also has some interesting comic instances and dialogues that make it even more effective. The second song is the remixed version of same song ‘Aaja Aaja’. A complete dance number this one is.
The next number is ‘Athithi Tum Kab Jaoge’ sung by Amit Mishra who is also the composer of the song. The number has desi tune and western beats. A humming number basically, it has been composed in an interesting way. ‘Dohay’ is the next track and it has a serious and sober tune. The lyrics are meaningful and the chorus is effective.
The next track is ‘Jyothi Jalaile’, sung by talented Sukhwinder Singh and composed by Vijay Bhardwaj. This one is more like a parody of ‘Beedi’ song from Omkara. You get the feeling that singer is singing it at a temple or a pooja gathering. No doubt, the song is very lively. The last number of the album is ‘Sukh Karta’ that is more like a prayer. All in all, an okay album that you can try once.
3 Idiots- Music Review
The movie 3 Idiots is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The movie is releasing on 25th December. The movie has some famous names associated with it. It’s a Vidu Vinod Chopra Production, directed by Raju Hirani of MunnaBhai fame and starring bollywood’s top actor Amir Khan. It also has Madhavan and Sharman Joshi alongside Kareena Kapoor. Movie is based on the hit novel of ‘Five Point Someone’ by Chetan Bhagat. The movie also has a first to its name; that is film's soundtrack was released online via a live videoconference on the movie's official portal. This has happened for the first time in the history of Bollywood.
The songs have been composed by Shantanu Moitra-Swanand Kirkire team who always give their best to Vidu Chopra’s production. The album has five original numbers and two remixes and some of them already started to make waves. Let’s talk about songs of the 3 Idiots. The album begins with ‘All Izz Well...’ which is more like a fun filled campus song. Sung by Sonu Nigam, Swanand Kirkire and Shaan, song has very energetic vibes and will make you tap your feet. Songs also has a remixed version.
The next number of the album is ‘Zoobi Doobi’ which is basically a retro track. Sung by talented duo of Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam, it also has a remixed version. ‘Behti Hawa’ is the next track of the album. Shaan and Shantanu Moitra have lent their voices to this song. Shaan especially does a commendable job. This is a soft number with soft musical backing. The next track is ‘Give me some sunshine’ rendered by Suraj Jagan. It also has dialogues by Sharman Joshi. Song has got that rebel attitude and will most likely appeal to younger lot. The last song is ‘Jaane nahin denge’ rendered by Sonu Nigam. All in all, the album will have its days in coming time.
Paa
One of the most appreciated movies of recent times is Paa. Directed by renowned Ad man Balki, movie has earned critical as well as commercial success on the box office. Movie stars Amitabh Bacchan in never before seen role, Abhishek and Vidya Balan. The music of the movie has been composed by incomparable Ilayaraja who comes back to bollywood once again after the successful Cheeni Kum. He is from a different league altogether. We need not to say further about the man who is definitely one of the all time greats Indian music composer.
As expected, with Ilayaraja at helm, songs were supposed to very different and they actually are. He has repeated his Cheeni Kum magic once again. The album begins with ‘Mudhi Mudhi’ sung by Shilpa Rao. The magic of Ilayaraja is clearly on fore in this song. The way, he has used piano, violin and percussions, one will be forced to remember his golden days. The same song has two more versions in Udhi Udhi and Gali Mudhi. The former is a extension of the original whereas later one has been sung by Shaan.
The next track is ‘Halke Se Bhole’ that has sung by a group of kids, more like a chorus. Quite a normal song which is more like an assembly school prayer. The next number is ‘Hichki Hichki’ rendered beautifully Sunidhi Chauhan. Quite a lively and sediuctive song this one is. The next number is quite surprising as it has been sung by Big B himself sans his trademark baritone. ‘Mere Paa’ is more like a narrative theme. The last and impressive song of the album is ‘Gumm Summ’. Sung by Ilayaraja’s daughter Bavatharini with help from an effective chorus, it is a sweet melodious song. All in all, those lookin for some soulful music and different ones should go for Paa.
Kurbaan: Music Review
Kurbaan was one of the most anticipated movies releases in recent times. Movie boasted of big banner, impressive star cast and impressive music. The music of the movie was given by hit pair of Salim Merchant-Sulaiman Merchant whereas lyricist was Niranjan Iyengar. An array of impressive singers like Sukhwinder Singh, Kailash Kher, Marianne D'Cruz Aiman, Salim Merchant, Vishal Dadlani, Sonu Niigaam, Shruti Pathak and Shreya Ghoshal have lent their voice to the beautiful and soul-stirring songs of the movies.
The pair of Salim-Sulaiman in recent times has emerged quite impressively. Songs of Kurbaan are anything but run of the mill stuff. Songs are genuinely different and slowly grows upon you. The album has five songs and one remix one. The album begins with impressively sung ‘Ali maula’. Salim Merchant has truly done wonders with this song. Probably he should sing more often. Songs has quite less musical arrangement and is very impactful. The remixed version of the same song is also there in the album which is relatively faster and has more orchestration.
The second number of the album is ‘Dua’ that has been sung by two of the top singers Sukhwinder Singh and Kailash Kher. It is quite fresh and the singers have done a commendable job. Song also has a qawwali touch, which makes it even more interesting. Title track ‘Kurbaan hua’ follows after. Sung by Vishal Dadlani, it is more of a rock number but impressive nevertheless.
The next song is ‘Rasiya’ which is perhaps the best song of the album. Shruti Pathak has done a terrific job behind the mike. It is more in a semi-classical mould. The last song of the album is pleasing romantic number ‘Shukran allah’ sung by Sonu Niigaam, Shreya Ghoshal and Salim Merchant. It is a soothing song that will stay with you.
Some Hit Songs By Kunal Ganjawala
Some people are born talented and they don’t even realize it till the later stages of their lives. Kunal Ganjawala is one singer who always had a knack for singing but he discovered it only when he was doing his Graduation. Prompted by friends, he started to participate in singing competitions and soon he found himself getting popularity. He is not a trained singer but who will believe that once we listen to beautiful songs rendered in his unique voice? Luck also played a role when he was introduced to the musical wizard, A R Rahman by another famous name Mehboob. He got a chance to sing ‘O Hum Dum Soniyo Re’ in the movie Saathiya and rest, as they say is history.
Talking about some of his popular songs, let’s start with ‘Bheege Honth’ from the movie ‘Murder’. This was the song that brought him to the notice of music lovers. He has sung this song passionately and song keeps haunting you even though you stop listening to it. I hope many of you Kunal’s fans must have heard of his song ‘Ek Dil Ne’ from the movie Musafir. Quite a delicate song, he has been accompanied by Shreya Ghoshal and together they manage to leave a wonderful experience. The lyrics are also powerful and you are sure to love this song.
Next song of him is ‘Tu Jahan Bhi Jaayegi’ from a relatively flop film Pyare Mohan. I have heard many people finding this song quite cute and song gives a good feeling. Music is truly appealing. One of the most famous songs sung by Kunal Ganjawala is ‘Dil Keh Raha Hai’ from the movie Kyon Ki. Song is nothing but unique and gives us a glimpse into Kunal’s raw talent. A stylish song that has elements of passion and romance in it.
popular songs
Humming to a familiar tune and suddenly forgetting the lyrics almost becomes like a puzzle. Hindi movie songs have a huge fan following from resident Indians and people who live abroad. The penchant for desi music is also common during main functions during a marriage ceremony which has apt collections in folk and situational music.
The song from Chandi with Mere haath mein nao nao chudi is a regular happening in the ladies sangeet. Aj mere yar ki shaadi is still a blockbuster with modern music and trends in dancing steps. Choreographed to new remix versions there are many shaadi songs like Budda mil gaya which is a jocular representation of the light vein atmosphere present during Indian weddings.
The recent music is a good compilation of hits from Krish and other popular beats from Dhoom. Some songs of the romantic versions from Hum dil dekhe chuke sanam is very heart whelming. There are popular songs from the old times like Ude jab jab zulfe tere or E meri zohrazabeen which makes anyone of us dance to the rendition.
There are many meaningful songs in the current era too. The songs in Metro like Tu jile zara or O jane ja from Raaz are a complete presentation of emotions and good music. An offbeat song like Meri maa which was sung by Shankar for the film Tare Zameen par is another kind of music which was popular and hummable.
Devotional songs from the yesteryears from the voice of Rafi saab like Duniya ke rakhwale or the latest Lagaan bhajan O Paalan Hare is great music melody. Going to tracks from songs like Rock on which seems an inspiration to more music. The latest narration of Hanuman Chalisa in London dreams is yet another musical bonanza.
Morning Walk – Music Review
Morning Walk was released a month or two back. Movie starred veteran actors Anupam Kher and Sharmila Tagore, it was well received by critics but failed to impress the masses. It was a small budget movie aimed at showcasing urban life family issues. The leading actors of the movie reunited on the screen after a gap of 25 years. Debutant Jeet Ganguly composed the music for the movie. He has earlier been associated with successful music director Pritam Chakraborty. The music of the movie failed to create any music among the masses. However, movie does not have any remixes and that is a welcome respite.
The first song of the album is ‘Aasma choona hai’ and it has been sung by Shaan. One has to bear with long prelude before he actually gets to hear the lyrics. The track is quite soft and youth oriented. However, one problem of English lyrics in between the song takes the fun away. ‘Bhor Bhayo’ is the next song which is basically a semi-classical number. Song is a clever mix of Indian and western music. Crooned by Ustad Rashid Khan with ample support from Shreya Ghosal and Joi Barua, this can be termed as pick of the album. Song will be most likely to hold your attention for a while. ‘Dolna’ is the next track which is basically a slow-paced song.
‘Manwa’ is the next song that is essentially a fusion song. It fails to generate any excitement. ‘Meethi meethi baatein’ has been sung by Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal. It is a romantic song. The last song of the album is ‘Nachle’ and is a dance number.
Delhi-6 – Mellifluous Songs
Now, you must be wondering why I am selecting the movie Delhi-6 long after it has been released. The reason is simple. It has got A R Rahman and somehow even after few months of its release you can’t help but sing its wonderful songs. Mellifluous tunes of the movie leaves you spellbound and craving for more. Movie failed to create any magic on box office but its songs definitely created more than mere magic. Rahman seems to be on a roll since the beginning of 2008. Just to refresh your memory, remember 'Jodha Akbar', 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na', 'Yuvvraaj', 'Ghajini' and finally 'Slumdog Millionaire. One could not help but surrender to infectious 'Rah-mania'. Just try to remember any song of any of the above mentioned movie; you are sure to come up with unforgettable ones. Whether it’s 'Tu Hi Meri Dost', 'Jai Ho', 'Pappu Can't Dance Saala' or 'Guzarish, all of them were stupendously soul stirring.
Delhi-6 was another one in the league and it further enhanced Rahman’s magic. The movie had the hit combination of Rahman-Rakeysh Om Prakash who created wonders with their combination in 'Rang De Basanthi'. No song in the album comes under the category of ‘ordinary’. Be it 'Masakali', 'Maula', ‘Arziyan’ or any other song, they have just stuck to a true music lover’s heat.
Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein), Arziyan (Javel Ali, Kailash Kher) are as the lyrics suggest, spiritual or rather devotional in nature. The lyrics and composition are going to stay with you long after you switch off your music system. Arziyan will remind you of his other famous Sufi songs like 'Pia Haji Ali', 'Khwaja Mere Kwaja' in 'Jodhaa Akbar'. Bhor Bhaye is a Hindustani Ghazal and from there we swiftly move on to Delhi – 6 by Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Vivinenne Pocha, Tanvi, Claire. Two complete extremes and yet you will be besotted with both of them. Dil Gira Dafatan (Ash King, Backing Chinmayee), Genda Phool (Rekha Bharadwaj, Shraddha Pandit and Sujata Majumdar) have already proved to be chartbusters. The most viewed and heard one Masakali needs no introduction whereas Hey Kaala Bandhar (Karthik, Naresh, Srinivas, Bony Chakravarthy) is more into rap mould. Finally, song sung by maestro himself ‘Rehna Tu’ is as romantic as it gets. It is simply an awesome album that must be preserved.
Chal Chalein movie songs
Chal Chalein addresses the issue of students commiting suicide due to study and parental pressures. The story features a group of eight young boys and girls who are popularly called as the ‘Dashing Lads’ in their college. One of their friends Navneet was always interested in literature but his father wanted to see him as an engineer. Parental pressure forces him to commit suicide. This is where the group decides to do something to stop this as they realize that the problem is only aggravating in India. The group starts a movement against parents and Indian government.
Lawyer Sanjay (Mithun Chakrawarty) helps these kids in their movement which becomes one of the greatest revolutions in the history of the country. The story unfolds when the whole of India supports these kids.
Music
The music for this film has been composed by Illaiyaraaja and Piyush Mishra has penned down the lyrics. The staring song 'Shehar Hai Khoob Kya Hai' sung by Shreya Ghosal, Shaan and Krishna is a number that has two youngsters praising their 'shehar' that happens to be Allahabad. Another song 'Uff Are Tu Mirch Hai' is yet again sung by Shreya Ghosal, Shaan and Krishna and has the typical youthful, peppy and innocent feel to it. A sad solo song sung by Hariharan 'Tum Bhi Dhoondna' gives a 90’s feel to the film. 'Jhoom Jhoom So Ja' is sung by Sadhna Sargam and is one of the good songs of the film. Overall, Chal Chalein is an album which reminds of the old melodies of the 90’s.