Sonu Nigam starts off the proceedings on a great note. (Pun intended.) His rendition of "Saraswati Yeh Teraa Ghar Hai Mera Ghar" is syrupy sweet and melodious, while the lyrics are novel and well-written. (Bollywood music is best served when directors hire talented lyricists other than the prolific Sameer, a man suffering from "assembly line" production syndrome these days.) There´s also a nice edge courtesy the hard-rock drum beat supporting the vocals, even though the electric guitar may come on a bit strong at times. "Hansaate ho, rulaate ho" should be the national anthem for all romantic couples. (At least the ones I have seen.) Nice to hear the rare song that realistically, yet happily, discusses the ups and downs of love. Alka Yagnik and Abhijeet bring life to the plight of the average twosome. Add some sweet whistling, guitar and violin refrains here and there, and you have R.D. Burman-ish style nostalgia to cherish. Not much of a fan of the Ganpati festival type songs, I found "Govinda Alaa" to be another tread on the old and beaten-down path. There´s an extra female vocal joining Babul Supriyo and Alka on the track, but I cannot point out who it is. Not to worry. There´s little remarkable about the tune that would cause anguish in case we never found out. "Mil Jaaye Khazaana" is in one word, Excellent! Shaan and Kay Kay´s youthful vocals and the mellow tempo may well transport your imagination back to a sixties´ style American diner replete with jukebox and all. (Quite an achievement since I had not even been born in that era.) This tune´s an infinite degree better than the similarly-themed "Denewala Jab Bhi Deta" from Anu Malik´s Hera Pheri. "Hansta Hua Yeh Pyaara Chehra Tera" has got to be pilfered from the original South Indian version of this Priyadarshan flick. Not only does it carry that distinctive and ironic techno-southern feel, but Srikumar also sounds like someone´s pinching really hard on to his nose. Don´t know why, but it is cute, very cute! (And I mean that honestly!) Due to his recently achieved success in India, we´re going to be hearing a lot more of Pakistani Adnan Sami Khan. "Kuch Pyaar Bhi Kar" demonstrates why this is so. Khan´s vocals are deep, dark and soothing in this swoon-worthy alternate of the film´s title track. Now, let us see whether Sonu´s song or Sami´s (or both) make it into the movie. The music of Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar may not be the classical or romantic sort that entices you to run to the local music mart and buy it. However, like a good comedy, these tracks often sound zesty, comical and situational. And as often delivered through the unique visuals of Priyadarshan movies, they´re bound to be a pleasure to watch on the big screen. As we wait for the flick´s release, I will be quite happy rewinding them a couple of dozen times over. |
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Soundtracks for comedies need not be earth-shattering in style or composition. They best serve the visuals of their respective movies by amusing the listener with cute and cuddly situational lyrics coupled with zingy music. In striving for this goal, the once over-worked Anand - Milind and rarely used Ibrahim Ashq deliver a commendable set of songs for Priyadarshan´s newest laugh riot.