YEH DIL AASHIQANA starring Karan Nath, Jividha, Johnny Lever & Rajat Bedi, has been released on DVD by DEI with english subtitles in 16 X 9 Anamorphic Widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound. The film is Directed By Kuku Kohli, the music is by Nadeem-Shravan and lyrics by Sameer.
RATING: *
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By Joginder Tuteja, November 12, 2001 - 15:37 IST
Karan Rakeshnath had an okay debut with Paagalpan. Though the movie bombed miserably at the box office, he was noticed for his vulnerable looks and fine acting skills. Add to that, the PR skills of papa Rikku Rakeshnath (Madhuri Dixit's secretary) and the the industry knew that there won't be any dearth of offers for the son. Kuku Kohli who has given dramatic actioners like 'Phool Aur Kaante' and 'Suhaag' , kind of re-launches him with 'Yeh Dil Aashiqana' (YDA). Aroona Irani is the producer, whose last production was Govinda starrer 'Anari No. 1'
There is a caption on the album cover "Nadeem Shravan's Best Musical Score"!!! Now how far this is true, we will come to this conclusion after the review that follows. Most of the songs have the feel-good touch of the earlier Nadeem Shravan score. Not that they impart any kind of a 'heard-before' feeling but it is the style of the first half of 90's that is felt throughout and that is what impresses. Check out for 'Jab se Main' by Kumar Sanu and how one gets nostalgic. After a long time, we hear Kumar Sanu for a majority of songs as he sings five out of the nine numbers. This way he makes a sort of comeback with 'Yeh Dil Aashiqana'. Lyrics by Sameer are consistently good throughout.
The title song has very good rhythm which is enough reason to go for YDA. Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik sing this duet and the lively choreography makes this song extra enjoyable. The sound of ghungroo here and in 'Utha Le Jayunga' pleases as it does in most of the Nadeem Shravan numbers. The clap effect is another highlight. The song is full of life and entertains. Another version of the title song is sung by Shaan and Jividha. Shaan is again in his youthful best.This version is jazzy and is quite good again. Probably, it is meant to be played when the star cast rolls on.
Newcomer Sarika Kapoor sings the solo 'Jab Se Dil' and has a sweet voice. She sounds like a teenager and hence does full justice to the lead actress who herself is a teenager in the movie. The songs distinctly resembles the earlier compositions of Nadeem Shravan. The same violin effect, the same soothing melody, the same light beats. With the same music, Kumar Sanu sings 'Jab Se Main'. Needless to say, Kumar Sanu has always excelled in such soft romantic numbers like 'Sanson Ki Zaroorat' - Aashique, 'Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai' - Saajan, 'Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain' - Pardes. Same follows for 'Jab Se Main' too.
Udit Narayan gets to sing only one number 'College Ki Ladkiyan' and sad to say, but it is the only weak link in the album. It is a very routine campus song with the hero going for his 'self-tareef' as the only eligible bachelor in the entire universe. Here he supposedly suggests the girls not to spoil their lives by running after him.WOW !! Now that's being MCP at one's best. The song could be the need of the script but only better lyrics and the composition could have justified it.
Qawali 'Allah Allah' is typically Sabri Brothers style. It moves on with good pace and doesn't deviate even once. As in all the qawalis, the tabla beats are dominant throughout. Predictably, the qawali becomes extremely intense toward the end. Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik and Tausif Akhtar too chip in a little with that "We-will-always-be-together" emotion.
There was a time when Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Nadeem Shravan and Sameer were a lethal combination (Aashique, Saajan, Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin, Sadak etc. etc.) The combination is back with 'Utha Le Jaunga' and 'Dhak Chik Dana'. 'Utha Le Jaunga' is again good on rhythm with tabla and the ghungroo beats. It's about a girl and the guy proposing love to each other and thinking of getting married. 'Dhak Chik Dana' is another fun filled track where the lead pair seem to be having a blast.
'I Am In Love' is melodious. Both Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik are soft with their vocals but some female's voice in the background singing the phrase 'I am in love' seriously distracts. Still the rest of the number is good enough to rest away such minor distractions.
Now coming to the cover caption that we spoke of in the start. Well, can't say that the album is Nadeem Shravan's best. There have been memorable ones like Pardes, Aashique, Dhadkan, Saajan before. But still Ye Dil Aashiqana can't be just ignored. It is certainly one of the better efforts by the composers. The entire album has a very much indianised feel throughout and nowhere does the western effect get in the way. Though most of the songs come in the good category, the title song and 'Jab Se Mann' make 'Yeh Dil Aashiqana' a reasonable entry to one' collection. Low price of the album for both the cassette and the CD should further boost it's sales.
Status
Released
Color
C
Release Date
January 18, 2002
Producer
Aruna Irani
Director
Kuku Kohli
Star Cast
Karan Nath...... Karan
Jeevidha...... Pooja
Aruna Irani
Aditya Pancholi...... Akhmash Jalaal
Rajat Bedi...... Vijay Varma (Pooja's brother)
Johny Lever
Vishal Khanna
Aroon Bakshi
Cassettes and CD's on
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Singers
Sonu Nigam
Alka Yagnik
Tauseef Akhtar
Sarika Kapoor
Udit Narayan
Kumar Sanu
Anuradha Paudwal
Lyricist
Sameer
Music Director
Nadeem Saifee
Shravan Kumar
Choreography
Farah Khan
Raju Khan
Saroj Khan
Art
Amit Mishra
Editor
Sanjay Jaiswal
Dialogue
Tanveer Khan
Processing Labs
Adlabs Films Ltd
Publicity Designs
Studio Link
Story / Writer
Kuku Kohli
Edited by PopPrincess - 17 years ago