Bachke Rehna Re Baba   Producer: Vijay Galani & Rahul Sughand Director: Govind Menon Starring: Rekha, Malika Sherawat, Paresh Rawal Music: Anu Malik Lyrics: Dev Kohli, Sayed Qadri, Farhad & Anu Malik Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Alisha Chinai, Sowmya Raoh, Kunal Ganjawala, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik & Rekha Audio On: T-Series    Number of Songs: 5 Album Released on: March 2005 Reviewed by: Mandeep Bahra  - Rating: 6.0 / 10   Let us know what you think about this review

Does Anu Malik ever sleep? At the rate he churns out soundtrack after soundtrack, one would think not. As a result, his work suffers. Bachke Rehna Re Baba has it’s moments but award-winning it certainly isn’t.

Sunidhi Chauhan and Sowmya Raoh promote ‘Girl Power’ in the title track, which is quite infectious and foot-tapping. However, the remix version really scores over the original. The arrangements are far more dance-friendly and the overall energy is doubled! So, two thumbs up for the "Bachke Rehna Re Baba Remix".

Anu Malik then tries to recreate the ‘Murder’ magic in "Tera Husn". This number is obviously intended to be another "Bheege Honth Tere" and even has Kunal Ganjawala doing the honours. However, the mood is very different to the Murder number, being more upbeat with a Caribbean flavour. Kunal stretches his vocal cords impressively, revealing why he’s currently such hot property. This song is enjoyable and worth repeating.

Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik’s snore-fest, "Dil Churane Wale", sounds like Anu Malik’s compositions from the early nineties. Bland and unimaginative, the song has little to offer the listener except maybe a headache. Skip it!

The talented Alisha Chinai manages to inject some life into "Sharafat Chhod De", but once again, it is the far more appealing remix version that steals the show. Alisha’s rendition is reminiscent of her efforts for

"Sexy Sexy Sexy Mujhe Log Bole" which she crooned over a decade ago! This number gradually grows on you as long as you give it a chance.

Nothing can forgive the atrocity, "Eiffel Tower"! Anu Malik turns lyricist as well for this song and the result is just embarrassing! Beginning with poorly pronounced French phrases, actress Rekha then goes on to mouth inanities like, "Eiffel Tower, I’ve got power. Jo bhi mujhe dekhe, bole hello flower…"! What exactly is this song supposed to be about? To add insult to injury, the song is repeated on the album, this time rendered by Sunidhi Chauhan. Well at least Sunidhi can sing it in tune.

Bachke Rehna Re Baba offers a few good dance numbers but nothing more. Curb your expectations and you might just enjoy the album.