MUSIC REVIEW:REHGUZAR(Really good songs)

MUSIC REVIEW OF REHGUZAR

By Satyajit - Eye TV India Bureau

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'Rehguzar - The Road to Destiny' is a dream journey of young aspirant into Gulf countries. Producer Kesar Kothari narrates his own experiences through this socially relevant family drama that will hit theatres later this month. Jimmy Shergill plays the lead role after impressing audience in 'Umar'. Saawan Kumar's discovery Saloni Aswani will play his love interest. She had poor start to her career with big flops like 'Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya' and 'Saawan - The Love Season'. Debutante director Faruq Masudi throws light on the hardships faced by immigrants in Gulf countries. Rishi Kapoor's 'Aa Ab Laut Chale' was made with a similar theme but with the backdrop of U.S.A. This film forays into the miseries of the labor class in labor camps dreaming of affluent lifestyle. Jimmy Shergill plays Rahul, an ambitious engineer struggling for better lifestyle in the Gulf. He encounters many hurdles and meets his love interest in the character of Saloni Aswani. The film has the comical flavors with the presence of eminent comedians like Rakesh Bedi and Vrajesh Hirjee. Besides, the film has Pakistani actors Qawi Khan and Aurangzeb and this might prove a big step in bettering Indo-Pak relations. 'Rehguzar' has been shot exclusively in UAE and promises healthy family entertainment in coming days. Times Music has released its audio cassettes and CD's. Talented music director Aadesh Srivastav has rendered some mesmerizing musical soundtracks in the voices of Adnan Sami, Abhijit, Alisha Chinai, Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhwinder Singh. The music album has six original soundtracks that can be heard on Times Music.

Sukhwinder Singh sings the emotionally nurtured lyrics in the title track "Rehguzar". "Tanha Tanha Hai Yeh Safar Na, Na Be Piya Mujhse Nazar, Rabba Rabba Rehguzar" emanates the sentimental thrust of the poet in delivering the agony of being stranded in the foreign land. The song narrates the isolated and lonely voyage of the protagonist in search of prosperous life. The title track is background silhouette to this thought-provoking subject with meaningful lyrics by Nusrat Badr. The soundtrack shows the length and the well versed lyrics convey the message. It's a positive start to the album with a fine combination of lyrics, vocals and music.

The religious sanctity of God Almighty "Allah" is worshipped in divinely refined vocals of Adnan Sami in the soundtrack "Allah Hu". Nusrat Bad's words are enriched with ambience and sung in soft and tender pitch by Adnan Sami. Aadesh Srivastav's music amalgamates the tender voice of Adnan Sami with equally impressive lyrics in this soundtrack. The number symbolizes the presence and dominance of Islam and is well suited as situational soundtrack choreographed in the Gulf .

The mood from the theme track and religiously oriented soundtracks shifts to the conventional Bollywood "naach-gaana" in "Meri Bechanniya". Shaan and Alka Yagnik sing this "run of the mill" with boring and outdated lyrics. Aadesh Srivastav's music is unimpressive and fails to ignite any fire in this loosely conceived number. Ordinary vocals, predictable lyrics and stale musical arrangements speak for this below average soundtrack.

The heart felt and remorseful sentiments of leaving motherland and living in foreign land gets enlightened in this thematically inclined soundtrack "Pyar Bhara Khat". Abhijit's soulful solo vocals express this emotional soundtrack with utmost honesty. "Pyar Bhara Khat Hai Jisme Ghar Ki Khushboo Hai" sketches out the nostalgic moments of the long lost motherland and love for the near and dear ones. Besides, it epitomizes the liabilities, miseries, hardships and responsibilities of the leading character depicted through the lyrics of the soundtrack. It evokes empathy and compassion but Nusrat Badr's lyrics aren't that penetrating as "Chitti Aayi Hai" (Mahesh Bhatt's 'Naam') or "Sandeshe Aate Hai" (J.P Dutta's 'Border'). It might appeal to the niche audiences for its meaningful essence but it could have been better. Aadesh Srivastav's music is well coordinated with the situation and coagulates appreciably with the Abhijit voice.

"Habibi Habibi" is traditional Arabic fun "n" frolic soundtrack in the voices of Aadesh Srivastav and Alisha Chinai. The singer (Alisha Chinai) who created a sensation with the biggest hit of the year "Kajra Re" ('Bunty Aur Babli') sounds ordinary this time. Aadesh Srivastav's unimpressive and mediocre vocals decimate the credibility of the track. It is purely situational and conceived to be accommodated in the film.

It's about the mesmerizing communion of colorful butterflies, fragrance of flowers and shimmering moonlight in the melodious soundtrack "Woh Chand Pe Titli". Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghoshal blossom their heart-felt romanticism in sheer delight and ecstasy. It reminds of "Woh Chand Jaise Ladki" ('Devdas') and to some extent "Chand Chhupa Baadal Mein" ('Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'). In the album it can be termed as the only above average and audible soundtrack. Udit Narayan's free flowing voice is apt to the situation and gets fine support by svelte and shimmering voice of Shreya Ghoshal. Even Nusrat Badr's poetic lyrics are a big surprise and show the lyricist's class and finesse to a large extent. Aadesh Srivastav sums up the album in great style after delivering average to poor soundtracks. A great musical work!

'Rehguzar -- The Road to Destiny' is a low profile album and has its limitations but shines in couple of tracks. "Woh Chand Pe Titli" and "Rehguzar" stand out as the fine musical work and should work well in film too. It might not rock the charts for its unconventional flair but still provides some mesmerizing moments.

The song Pyar ka khat really touchs your heart and then woh chand pe titli ka kadam is a nice romantic number.

Title track is again really nicely sung by sukhwinder

suddenly aadesh has started giving some good music recently.alag and rehguzar are quite good.he was pretty mediocre earlier

Originally posted by: the coolest one

suddenly aadesh has started giving some good music recently.alag and rehguzar are quite good.he was pretty mediocre earlier

you are so right he has improved a lot😊

Originally posted by: shadyhtown

Thanks Vinnie 😛

You are most welcome Shady