Keh Do by Arunita and Pawandeep...
I think my "Don't miss it" after listening to the audio is more than justified by the video! This one is so phenomenal!
First, Dal Lake - what can one say! One has to see it to believe it, and this video really captures the beauty very well.
The video itself. How well thought through and picturised. And the two protagonists! It almost feels as though the only instruction to them was "just be yourselves" - just like in O Saiyyonni! They really don't seem to be acting. Those smiles, those glances, those minor nuances of non-verbal communication - just perfect! And no physical contact, just like Wajah and Tere Naina. This latter fact is probably and important factor in making this so magical.
The music. Santoor has a place of prominence, and understandably so considering the location. And such a beautiful melody, doing justice to the beauty of Dal Lake.
The lyrics. Extremely simple, but yet poetic. The key word here is "simple" and not "simplistic" as some of the HR songs are.
The singing. This songs capitalizes on the strengths of both Arunita and Pawandeep, and the magic they create when they sing together. That is what makes this song extra special. Incidentally, considering relative weightages, I would say this is Arunita's song with Pawandeep playing a supporting role. And that is really refreshing, considering that BW music directors have a habit making the female singer a sideshow - even somebody as great at Shreya Ghoshal has suffered that fate some times. S
When all of this combines, you have a recipe for magic!
I said it once, I will say it again : Don't miss it!
Anupamaa
