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Bob Chowdhury

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Gulzar, Shaad Ali team up

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Subhash K Jha

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Thursday, June 01, 2006

Gulzar and Shaad Ali weave magic on celluloid whenever they get together. After Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli, the duo has teamed up again in their forthcoming film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

Gulzar is in Mumbai to record the first song for the film with Shankar-Ehsan Loy.
"It's the title song. Though I've used the phrase 'Jhoom baraabar jhoom' from Jaani Babu Qawwall's famous Qawwalli, our song is a melody. Like Bunty Aur Babli, the music will be the highlight of Jhoom Baraabar Jhoom."

Gulzar Saab isn't frightened by people's expectations. "I know people expect another Kajra re from me. Woh kab nahin hua? Didn't people expect 'Chal chaiyyan chaiyyan' from me again after Dil Se, and 'Chappa chappa' after Maachis? I know there're huge expectations from Shaad and me. …just like all eyes are on Vishal Bhardwaj. They expect Omkara to be another Maqbool. But we won't fulfill those expectations in expected ways."

He attributes the success of 'Kajra re' to Aishwarya Rai and says, "A lot of songs become successes. But only few become a rage. I now so many people who keep going back to 'Kajra re' because of Aishwarya's dance. The song was a success more because of Aishwarya's dance than my words."

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Originally posted by: jayc1234

I would agree to Qwest'ji with respect to Fanaa's music... Jatin Lalit has given us such great music earlier in Khamoshi, JJWS etc. that I certainly expected something lot better in their last movie together... Fanaa has not touched my heart as well... 😕

Jaya, How are you? hope all well, so good to see you on line. Thanks for your opinion. Honestly it is so hard to like or love something if you do not feel it from your heart, with Fanaa I really had lot of expectation JL ji but Mara Dilpa na laagi.!!!!!!!!!!!! still i will listen to it few more times let see if I can get to that.

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Bob Chowdhury

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I'm at my best when I'm in control

Tuesday, May 23, 2006 | Entertainment

Post the unequivocal success of RDB, with an international career beckoning, A R Rahman talks about his future

Subhash K Jha

How did Rang De Basanti's soundtrack become so popular?
It was a special effort. It's rare to come across filmmakers who fire you with enthusiasm as much as Mani Rathnam, Ram Gopal Varma and Rakeysh Mehra. Before shooting for RDB, we did a workshop with the music. I discovered there was a slow song just before the interval-a no-no according to trade pundits. But they were proved wrong. Earlier, I used to think that people would walk out if they heard 'Tu Hi Re' in Roja, 'O Paalan Haare' in Lagaan and now 'Lukka Chuppi' in RDB. But it all depends on how the director treats the music.

How did the music of RDB evolve?
It was conceived four years ago when I was doing The Legend Of Bhagat Singh. Since RDB was also partly about Bhagat Singh I was reluctant to do it. Then, RDB got delayed. Due to the patriotism over-dose within a 'period' film, we re-considered its entire structure. The first meeting was with Rakeysh and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, and we decided we were going to make all songs of RDB super hits.

There's always been something special from you for Aamir.
Like Mangal Pandey? (laughs). People did like the music and some of the songs. But my favourite 'Maula', originally meant to be in the whole climax, was chopped off after one stanza. There're so many factors that a composer can't control.

At the time, it seemed Hindi cinema had nothing more to offer you.
That's not true. Some films, like Abbas Tyrewallah's that I was banking on, got stalled. I was also travelling overseas. I had Bombay Dreams, then the stage version of Lord Of The Rings. I was excited about doing these new projects which I saw as a natural progression in my international career. And now I'm doing the background score for Shekhar Kapoor's Elizabeth 2, my first full-length score in a mainstream Hollywood production. Shekhar was keen on having me. There'll be original songs from the 15th century. I have even done the background score for a Chinese musical, and the background music for Jagmohan Mundhra's Provoked. Being a crossover film, I've tried to bring an international quality to the score.

Your music has achieved a crossover status which our cinema hasn't.
Providing the background score for Deepa Mehta's trilogy Fire, Earth and now Water was very satisfying… and yet it was a kind of sacrifice for me. The songs were put in the background. Most fans hate that. I've been rather unfortunate with some scores that never got released. I've become more careful of the projects I take up. If my songs get a raw deal I'd rather just do the background music.

Is doing the background score as satisfying as doing songs?
Unfortunately, the era when a composer could create something as durable and enduring as Lara's Theme (Dr Zhivago) is almost over. But I'm sure it will make a comeback. Internationally, my career took off after Bombay Dreams–it was an A R Rahman musical. And now I can compose for international projects from my home in Chennai.

You had once said that Chennai would always be your home.
You never know. I'm trying to cut down on my travelling. My kids are growing up and I need to be with the family more often. Now my kids are all over the place while I compose. It's important that they absorb the ambience. They've just started learning classical music from Ghulam Mustafa Khan Saab.

Your slow pace used to be a problem for Bollywood filmmakers.
How can my working methods be a problem to anyone? Every person has his own rhythm of work. Naushad Saab did only 47 films in his lifetime. He never regretted it and look at what he did to film music. I've my own way of working. It's a matter of priority. I'm at my best when I'm in control of my work. Of course, change is inevitable. That's why I keep innovating.

Rakeysh Mehra has asked you to do an entirely Indian classical score in Bhairavi.
Most of the work I'm doing is for musicals. There's also a period film in the offing-Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar. I also have Shyam Benegal's Chamki Chameli-a full-on musical. There's Raj Santoshi's London Dreams wherein I've to recreate British underground music…Punjab meets Southhall! I'm collaborating with music producers from Birmingham to understand the London underground score. At present, I'm doing Mani Rathnam's Guru, a partly period and partly contemporary film, where I'm again working with Gulzar Saab.

How was it playing in the US universities last month?
I played for Global Rhythms in Michigan and at the Utah University. These guys had been playing my music for a while, and wanted to do a world concert with me. We had 152 people on stage perform in Tamil, Hindi and English. Except for me, no one looked at the lyric sheets.

Do you think international success has eluded you?
It can't happen overnight. At the same time, I won't let my career in Hindi and Tamil films take a setback for projects abroad. Although my agent keeps insisting that I'd get a lot of work overseas, what I'm doing here is more important. I've invested a huge amount in my Chennai studio. Now, I need to invest time.

Himesh Reshammiya says he won't sing for any composer except you.
I'm flattered. He fills a lacuna in Hindi film music, just like Nadeem did earlier. He's trying to mix a lot of genres. People like his music. It's good. There're audiences for large genres of films. And he's doing a good job.

• "I've become more careful of the projects I take up. If my songs get a raw deal I'd rather just do the background music"

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Love Ke Chakkar Mein (music) Love Ke Chakkar Mein

MUSIC REVIEW OF LOVE KE CHAKKAR MEIN

By Satyajit - Eye TV India Bureau

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'Love Ke Chakkar Mein' is a comical entertainer that promises loads of entertainment with new set of acting talents. South Indian sex bombshell Namitha scores her debut with this film along with debutante Akshat Bhatia. Namitha has been a prominent celluloid figure in the south and this time she tries her luck in Bollywood. Like its title the film comes as fun-filled coaster ride where the hero fights his way to win the heroine's heart. Comedies have been a rage recently and this can be a surprise success for filmmakers. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor plays Namitha's father and the plot of the film revolves around confrontation between him and Akshat Bhatia. Rishi Kapoor plays a "Casanova" father who ogles at sultry beauties and poses challenges to hero for marrying his daughter. Debutante Akshat Bhatia plays an unemployed youth madly in love with rich entrepreneur's (Rishi Kapoor) daughter played by Namitha. Besides, the film has the natural comical flair of ace comedian Satish Shah and Shoma Anand. Rishi Kapoor has shown his presence with unusual comical entertainer 'Pyar Mein Twist' opposite Dimple Kapadia. This film provides him another comical shade that suits his persona and flair. He has an important role to play in this year's much awaited film 'Fanaa'. The film belongs to the genre of low budget comedy films like 'Nayee Padosan', 'Style' and 'Excuse Me'. 'Love Ke Chakkar Mein' has the musical scores by three eminent Bollywood music directors---Anand Raj Anand, Daboo Malik and Nikhil-Vinay. Praveen Bharadwaj and Dev Kohli have rendered the lyrics for the album. The album has seven original soundtracks that can be heard on T-Series.

In "Hum The Asman Pe", Shaan croons out the carefree and youthful emotions in a frolicking way. The song is based on the rhymes and singing pattern of Kishore Kumar's everlasting old classic "Ek Ladki Bheegi" ('Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi'). The song comes with lethargic pace, unimpressive lyrics and ordinary show by Shaan. Praveen Bharadwaj's lyrics talk about "Chand", "Aasman", "Zameen" (moon, sky, earth) in contemporary Bollywood style. Dabbo Malik's uninspiring music fails to attract listener's attention and lacks the desired zing of solo number. In a rat race of hip-hop culture, it sounds as a meek competent.

Sonu Nigam's roaring vocals and Sunidhi Chauhan's peppy voice pumps youthful passion in conventional Bollywood style in "Fata Fat Pyar Huan". The bubbly track comes out with naughty and tickling youthful games played by lovebirds in their sheer ecstasy. Dev Kohli's lyrics try to be racy with words like "Fata Fat Pyar Huan" and deliver the needful for love track. Anand Raj Anand's music is purely mechanical and out of sync in today's musical context. It seems that the music director has hibernated for decades in delivering 70's and 80's tunes and rhythms.

Raj Kapoor's 'Bobby' memories metaphor when two lovebirds sing their emotions in "Ek Kamre Mein..". Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi shower their vocal delights to the full extreme. Sunidhi outshines with her seductive oomph style of singing while Sonu shows his modest style with delight. Though the song gels well with the additional rap lyrics giving it a trendy look, yet it won't find rating on chartbusters.

Dev Kohl's lyrics are a listening delight. The soundtrack gets solo version in the singing style of Sunidhi Chauhan. Sunidhi's svelte and seductively moaning vocals in the solo version create an aura of sensuousness. The lackluster pace of the music retards the initial passion created by the modulating vocals.

Mediocrity strikes highest when Anand Raj Anand collages his old beats and rhymes in the soundtrack "Sach Hai Sanam". Shaan along with Sadhna Sargam disappoints to a large extent in this below average number. Shaan holds the star power of enticing youngsters but this comes as the weakest performance and Sadhna Sargam is equally ineffective. Praveen Bharadwaj is very ordinary and predictable.

Daboo Malik tries his best to provide a saving grace to the album with fun-loving soundtrack "Suno Na". Shaan sings this peppy number with above average musical arrangements with ordinary lyrics. Talented Alka Yagnik sings in tandem but it's once again unimpressive music that spoils the show. Alka Yagnik starts off impressively with conventional 80's beats in low pitch style with Shaan joining her. Praveen Bharadwaj's lyrics are purely mechanical and work with the pace of the song.

After Anand Raj and Daboo Malik, its Nikhil-Vinay's time to illustrate their musical expertise in the title track "Love Ke Chakkar Mein". New singing talent Farhad Bhiwandiwala croons out this thematically inclined that talks about "ladka" (boy) and "ladki" (girl) in the film. It narrates their fun-loving endeavors that culminate into engrossing misadventures. Farhad's upcoming voice shows some modulation that gels well with the music of the song. Nikhil-Vinay's music outscores the other music directors for being innovative and entertaining. The song comes out with some relief as it scores the maximum in terms of musical attributes. The racy and spontaneous pace of the soundtrack gives out a feel of comical zing that metaphors with the theme of the film. The soundtrack is expected to work as signature number in the film. Praveen Bharadwaj's lyrics are impressive of the lot and ooze freshness for the first time.

The music of 'Love Ke Chakkar Mein' will be counted lowest for its low promotion, below average music, routine lyrics and ordinary vocals. In an era where comical flicks are box-office delight, this film might turn out to be a surprise hit but unimpressive music will hardly add to its prospects. A poor show all the way!

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remake it is none other than the young sensational music director, Himesh Reshammiya who will be credited with the music for the film. And interestingly Himesh will also lend his voice for the all time favourite song, 'Mehbooba Mehbooba' which was orginally sung by RD Burman in the film.

My Opinion that AR RAHMAN Would have done justice to the Legend and he is Right person for the song.

Chup Chup Ke delivers some catchy music
Friday, May 26, 2006 | MP
Its music composer Himesh Reshammiya over again teaming up with Priyadarshan to deliver some foot tapping melodies for their new film, 'Chup Chup Ke'. The album has some brilliant tracks like 'Shabe Firaq' and 'Dil Vich Lagya Ve' which has by now turned out hits amongs the audience. Reshammiya with co-singer Tulsi Kumar puts the right mood with the rythmic dance tune of 'Aa Re Aa Re' for the song. The other rythmic number, 'Dil Vich Lagya Ve' is joined by singers Sonu Nigam and Akriti Kakkar. The other tracks are 'Ghoomar Re' inspired on folk music, 'Aaya Re','Tumhi Se' etc though average leaves you with a feel good admiration for the album.

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Posted: 19 years ago

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thanx qwest fr this post. nw we can gt all the latest reviews here.

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Originally posted by: Barnali
thanx qwest fr this post. nw we can gt all the latest reviews here.

Thanks Bdi I will try my best to put all review in the same thread.

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Himesh Reshammiya says he won't sing for any composer except you.
I'm flattered. He fills a lacuna in Hindi film music, just like Nadeem did earlier. He's trying to mix a lot of genres. People like his music. It's good. There're audiences for large genres of films. And he's doing a good job.

Hmmmm... Are Sonu Nigam, Anu Malik, Ismail Durbar, and the people of IF forums the only people who don't like him?

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Thnx Qwestji 4 ur lovely post... 👏 👏 👏

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Fanaa-tastic! Aamir gets twice lucky

Press Trust Of India

DOUBLE WHAMMY: This is Aamir's second film in a year to hit the bull's eye at the box office.

Mumbai: Aamir Khan has given Bollywood much to cheer about with Fanaa, his second consecutive hit in a year that has seen box office collections drying up due to the lack of major successes.

"Fanaa has proved to be a universal hit. Inspite of being panned by the critics, it has appealed to all kinds of audiences. It is a global hit and coming on the heels of 'Rang De Basanti', this is proving to be a golden year for Aamir Khan," a leading cinema trade analyst Taran Adarsh said.

"Though there have been moderate scorers like Taxi No 9211, Priyadarshan's Malamaal Weekly and a hit like Rang De Basanti, ,Fanaa has done so well that it can be called a blockbuster," he said.

Industry estimates show Fanaa has almost recovered its cost of about Rs 25 crore since its release on Friday, even though it is not being screened in Gujarat, a key market for Bollywood, due to protests by BJP activists against Aamir's comments on those affected by the Narmada dam project.

Analysts said while the film got a good opening due to the curiosity factor of the first time pairing of Aamir and Kajol, audiences have appreciated it even after the novelty wore off.

And Bollywood can look forward to a slew of big releases that are set to follow in the next few months, they said.

"The industry is now banking on films by major banners like Krrish, Rakesh Roshan's sequel ot Koi Mil Gaya, Karan Johar's much awaited multi-starrer Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna, Ravi Chopra's Babul and Sooraj Barjatya's Vivaah all of which will be released in the coming months," an analyst said.

"This will be a very crucial year for the Hindi film industry as almost all the major banners have a release coming up. How these films do will decide the fate of the industry this year," Adarsh said.

Few films have managed to find favour at the box office this year and all of them have catered to niche audiences.

While Rang De Basanti appealed to urban multiplex audiences, a comedy like Malaamal Weekly scored with Hindi speaking audiences.

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