Lage Raho Munnabhai music review

So our tapori buddies are back to the usual mischief, with Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Director Rajkumar Hirani at the helm in Lage Raho Munnabhai. Now, if you're like me, then you are gasping for fresh air among the over-polluted Reshammiya skies. Besides a little Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar interspersed throughout the first half of 2006, it's pretty much been a Reshammiya dictatorship (with no sign of a democracy looming in sight!). However, the man who brought us exceptional music in the forms of Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi, Yahaan, and Parineeta has returned to give the listening audiences a break from repetitive song structures and nasal voices! Shantanu Moitra is the man to replace Anu Malik as the musical head in the second season of Munnabhai and Circuit's adventurous journey, and the replacement pays off big time. Swanand Kirkire [Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi, Sehar, Parineeta] picks up the pen for Moitra once more. First up we have the two tapori numbers, which were prevalent in the prequel. Lage Raho Munnabhai has vocals by Vinod Rathod with a very lively chorus infiltrating the piece throughout. Although the composition is ecstatic and joyous in nature; it's quite evident to the trained ear that Shantanu Moitra gets his hands dirty with something he's not quite familiar with. Place this number next to say, Parineeta's Raat Hamari To and you can discern the familiarity that he has with each genre. Nonetheless, he makes a commendable effort. And due to the raw talent and musical impulses he possesses, he creates a composition that should be a treat to unravel on screen. Swanand Kirkire does his job right by writing some situational lyrics to fit the composition and mood of the film as a whole. Verdict: A valiant effort that will come alive on screen. Jatin Sharma puts his spin on the remix version that features Shaan in place of Vinod Rathod. A typical remix, that has its share of pep and flare. Samjho Ho Hi Gaya is the second tapori number. Featuring Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, and Vinod Rathod, this piece is all but boring! Yet another situational piece, with similar arrangements as its predecessor, the track excels in the lyrical department. Swanand Kirkire, Farhad, and Sajid come together to write some witty lines that, once again, will have an optimal effect while experienced on screen. Shantanu Moitra goes to the Caribbean way to compose Aane Char Aane. Rendered by debutant Karunya (runner up of Indian Idol 2), the piece has some tropical arrangements enacted by hyper bass, trumpets, and flutes. Although it may take some time to grow on you, Karunya's soft vocals blend into the piece with ease. Moitra uses this piece to flex his muscles when it comes to knowledge of world music. The chorus that backs Karunya only adds to the tropical flavor of the piece. VVC himself picks up the pen to write alongside Kirkire, as they write some simple situational words for Karunya to croon. Jatin Sharma's remix adds nothing to the original and is unnecessary. Pal Pal Har Pal is by far the best piece in the soundtrack and amongst the most melodious of the year. Now this is the Shantanu Moitra we have all come to know and love. The piece is like another Piyu Bole, which has Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam romancing over Moitra's sublime creation. The PizzStrings, infused with a lonesome play of the bass, the piano, the chorus, and the flute, make for a heavenly experience. Melody triumphs, as Moitra creates a very contemporary waltz that should have you humming in no time. Shreya Ghoshal is at her peak, hitting ever note perfectly, while dragging the beauty out of each and every phrase. Just like Moitra, Kirkire too returns to his niche to write some simple, sweet, and romantic lyrics. Verdict: Brilliant work by everyone involved! To finish the soundtrack off is Bande Mein Tha Dum – Vande Mataram. Write off the bat, Shantanu Moitra puts his signature touch with the guitar serving as the harmonic base, upon which Sonu Nigam renders a flawless song. Apart from a distinguished composition, VVC and Swanand Kirkire write of The Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Shreya Ghoshal makes her presence felt with the classy Vande Mataram interludes, while Pranab Biswas does justice to his limited role of repeating the Bande Mein Tha Dum chorus. Shantanu Moitra presents us with an Instrumental version of the previous, with Ashvin Shrinivasan's flute taking over Sonu's vocals. Kudos to Moitra for creating a very classy, yet varied composition by throwing instruments like the crunch guitar, harmonium, and the flute into one basket and creating a mirage of sorts.

Lage Raho Munnabhai is a keeper for sure. If Shantanu Moitra's name on the cover wasn't already enough to get you to buy the CD, then just do it to give your system a break from the Reshammiya regime.

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By Joginder Tuteja, July 26, 2006 - 12:43 IST

The team of Munnabhai MBBS is back with Lagey Raho Munnabhai. Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani – all the usual suspects are there but as far as music is concerned, things are a little different since Shantanu Moitra, who earlier composed for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Parineeta', is roped in instead of Anu Malik, who was the composer for the first in the Munnabhai series. With Swanand Kirkire [the lyricist who got into limelight with Parineeta] being the major contributor as the song writer, one plays on to check if the album surpasses the score of 'Munnabhai MBBS' which picked up only after the film became a box office hit!

The sound of whistle that comes at the beginning of the title song 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' [and is also heard as a part of the chorus throughout the song] comes quite close to the signature tune of Titan watches. Well, apart from this similarity the song pretty much stays original and is in sync with the mood and theme of the film. Remaining true to the 'tapori' character of Munnabhai, the song is about the search of Munnabhai for his ideal woman! Vinod Rathod, who has been the voice for Sanjay Dutt for many a numbers, does a good job once again in this feel-good track that should enliven the proceedings on screen. The remix version that marks the end of the album has Shaan coming in place of Vinod Rathod. With a carnival feel given to this entire song orchestrated with western arrangements, it entertains yet again with Shaan making his presence felt.

Enjoyed the camaraderie of Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in 'Munnabhai MBBS'? Then get set to relive the moments and enjoy further on with both coming behind the mike for 'Samjho Ho Hi Gaya'. Yet another 'tapori' number written by Swanand along with Farhad and Sajid, it has Sanjay Dutt sharing his experiences about his new found love with Vinod Rathod seamlessly taking over the singing part and both Dutt and Warsi interspersing the song with their one liners quite well. More than the rendition or the music, it is the lyrics that impress most as they tell a funny story with promise of a humorous picturization. Just like most of the tracks in the original film, this one too is mainly designed for the situation and does pretty well in that.

Its carnival time yet again with 'Aane Char Aane' that makes one nostalgic about yesterday's hit 'Saare Ke Saare Gama Ko Leke' from 'Parichay'. The similarity comes from the fact that both the songs are 'raaga' based and still carry a contemporary touch with. First Hindi film song by Karunya, who was the runners up in talent hunt show Indian Idol 2, 'Aane Char Aane' has Vidhu Vinod Chopra himself as Swanand's writing partner and is simple situational with a nursery rhyme flavor to it that also repeats in a calypso-based 'remix version'. And yes, Karunya is indeed quite good with no hint of this being his first playback number. One wonders though that on whom would the track be picturised since Karunya has a very sweet voice that neither fits well with Sanjay Dutt nor Arshad Warsi!

Vidya Balan, the lead heroine of the film, may have been wondering all this while if she would get a single track to dance along! Well, she may not really be dancing along with 'Pal Pal Har Pal' but gets a good enough opportunity to impress all over again with her varied expressions as she lip-synchs to Shreya Ghoshal's sweet voice. One of the most melodious tracks to have been churned out this year, 'Pal Pal Har Pal' again follows the nursery rhyme mode and turns out to be an excellent composition. This love song with Sonu Nigam as Shreya's male partner has a certain freshness to it that makes it a notch above the rest. Sweet-n-simple, play this song to your toddler and he/she is surely going to enjoy it in a big way. Kudos to Shantanu, Swanand, Shreya and Sonu to have made this number happen!

As a kid you must have caught the patriotic number 'Aap Bachcho Tumhe Dikhaye Jhanki Hindustan Ki' [Jagriti] on good old Doordarshan. Now its time to get nostaligic all over again as the same tune is used as the base for 'Bande Mein Tha Dum – Vande Mataram'! The song is dedicated to 'Father Of The Nation – Mahatma Gandhi' and his power that made the mightiest of all get down on their knees. While Sonu Nigam takes the lead in the song, he is well supported by Shreya Ghoshal and Pranab Biswas who provide the background vocals. Yet another situational track for which an 'instrumental' also follows next, expect it to make an impression in the narrative.

Except for 'Pal Pal Har Pal', which is a love song, rest of the tracks are all situational but guaranteed to work well while the film is on. While a soundtrack like this may not be the best bet for turning out to be a massive commercial success, it works in an all-important area of taking the story forward. Expect the sales to show an upwards trend after the release of the film and its subsequent (expected) success!

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Thanx for the article sonya 😊

karu rocks 😃

thanks sonya....does karu have a "soft","sweet" voice...didnt realise that..the song has to become a hit!it will make all the diff....all the best karunya... 👍🏼

thanks sonya..

thanks for sharing..

karu rocks... 👏 👏 👏

Thanx For Sharing SOnya

KAru Rockss 👏