Karz: Remake of an 80s classic-Movie Music and songs Review

Himesh Reshammiya is back again with his new venture ‘Karz’, remake of the 1980 Subhash Ghai’s blockbuster of the same name. Directed by Satish Kaushik and released under the banner of T-Series Limited, the movie is all set to have a worldwide release on October 17, 2008. Himesh Reshammiya will be acting alongside Anna Kumar and Urmila Mantodkar (playing the role of a vamp) in the movie.

Karz is a story of Ravi Verma, who gets murdered by his wife Kamini (Urmila Mantodkar) on the day of their marriage. Ravi is reborn as young Monty Oberoi (Himesh Reshammiya), who is a popular singer and heartthrob of the nation. Images from his previous life continue to haunt Monty, even when he is fully awake. He decides to revisit the place, where the incident took place, only to uncover an old murder mystery and save Ravi’s family from Kamini’s wrath.

Himesh has a huge task in hand of doing justice to the role played by Rishi Kapoor, which was highly praised by critics more than a couple of decades back. Again, it will be difficult for him to recreate the same magic through his music and voice that the combination of Laxmikant Pyarelal and Kishore Kumar had on the global audience. Even the concept of reincarnation might not receive the same response from the audience, as it did in the early 80s. Henceforth, Director Satish Kaushik along with Producers Bhushan & Inder Kumar has their tasks cut out for them. All eyes would also be on Anna Kumar, daughter of Producer Inder Kumar, who will be making her debut in the movie as the lead, opposite to Himesh. She will be playing the role of Tina Munim from the 80s classic.

With the release of the movie only a week away, everyone will be having their fingers crossed for its box office report. With one flop already under his belt in Aap Ka Saroor, Himesh will be hoping that this film gives him the needed launching pad for his acting career.

 

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Star Cast: Urmila Matondkar, Himesh Reshammiya, Gulshan Grover, Danny Denzongpa, Rohini Hattangadi, Shweta Kumar, Bakhtiyaar Irani, Dino Morea, Raj Babbar, Asrani, Himani Shivpuri

Director : Satish Kaushik

Producer : Krishan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar

Singers : Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan, Harshdeep Kaur, Tulsi Kumar, Shreya Ghosal

Music : Himesh Reshammiya

Songs

Lut Jaaon Lut Jaaon

Hari Om

Tandoori Nights

Soniye Je Tere

Dhoom Tere Ishq Ki

Sisak Sisak Ke

Tere Bin Chain Na Aave

Masha Allah

Ek Haseena Thi

Hello: Movies and Music Review

Hello: Great Concept, Poor Performances

Hello, produced and directed by Atul Agnihotri, hit the theaters on October 10, 2008. The film based on the bestseller from Chetan Bhagat ‘One night @ the Call Center’ was one of the eagerly awaited films of the year.

‘Hello’ has Sharman Joshi, Sohail Khan, Gul Panag, Isha Koppikar, Sharat Saxena and Amrita Arora playing the lead roles. There is also the presence of Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in small cameos. After watching the movies, critics believed that none of characters were able to have the same impact, as the book had on the mind of the readers.

The story of ‘Hello’ is purely based on what happens during a night at the call center. After a performance, Salman Khan (in his own name) is confronted by a mysterious lady (Katrina), who wants to tell him an exciting story only if he promises to make a film on it. On his agreement, she tells him the story of six call center executives: Shyam (Sharman), Varun (Sohail), Priyanka (Gul), Radhika (Amrita), Esha (Isha) and Military Uncle (Sharat) and how they receive a phone call from God on a rainy night that changes their life forever. All this happens after each of their personal lives have already been devastated by a storm.

Although the concept of the movie was good, yet it missed out on some breakthrough performances. None of the characters were able to portray the true image of the characters, as they were penned by Chetan Bhagat. Again, the music of ‘Hello’ from Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, Sajid and Wajid didn’t perform well as per expectation. Barring some funny instances, the movie lacked good dialogues.
Just a day after its release, ‘Hello’ is yet to receive a positive response from the audience. Only time will tell, if the movie is going to receive similar accolades as the book.

Starring: Sohail Khan, Sharman Joshi, Isha Kopikar, Gul Panag, Amrita Arora, Dilip Tahil, Suresh Menon, Sharat Saxena, Arbaaz Khan, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif

Music: Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant, Sajid, Wajid

Director: Atul Agnihotri

Producer: Atul Agnihotri

Written by: Chetan Bhagat

Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan , Daler Mehndi, Zubeen Garg, Sadhana Sargam, Wajid , Suzie. Q, Ishq Bector, Herchelle , Merlin , Tim , Shafqat Amanat Ali, Sonu Nigam

Hello Songs

Bang Bang Bang
Caravan
Hello Party Mix
Hello Title Track
Karle Baby Dance Wance
Mitwa Re
Rab Ka Banda
Dil Mere Tu Deewana Hai
Dil Mere Tu Deewana Hai – Ii
Har Subah Buhat Yaad Aata Hai

Kidnap Movie Music and songs Review

Sanjay Gadhvi has always enthralled the audience with music which is sure to make your foot tap involuntarily. Movies like Dhoom and Dhoom2 has proven his expertise already.

The new movie Kidnap is the latest creation and he utilizes Pritam in this movie too. Although this picture apparently does not have any scope for peppy songs but the director surprises us again with some lively songs.

The song by the name “Mit Jaaye” which has created quite a stir is composed by Sanjay and Sandeep Vyas. It is typical of Sanjay Gupta film which has techno and western feel to the sound. The song is efficiently sung by Sandeep Vyas and is sure to find its fan. An alternate rock version is also likeable.

Pritam again proves his expertise with the song Hey Ya. It’s typically racy and brimming with attitude due to the electronic touch to the song. The song is picturized on the gorgeous Minishaa Lamba and is well complemented by the voice of Suzy Q. It is potentially a chart buster. There is a house remix which is foot tapping.

Adnan Sami adds to the sound with the tune Han Ji which is reminiscent of old Sanjay Dutt numbers. Though it is not much hyped but is soothing to the ear.

Meri Ek Ada Shola has an Arabian feel to itself which makes it catchy. The song is a result of the joint effort by Sukhvinder Singh, Akriti Kakkar and Sunidhi Chauhan. This one has been the sole item number which has been rumored to have been picturized on the sizzling Malaika Arora Khan and Amrita Arora.

The pace is of the soundtracks is checked by the sensuous number Mausam sung by Shreya Ghosal. This is a soft number and will gradually gain acceptance.

In totality the music is acceptable to the ear and you will be thoroughly entertained.

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Director: Sanjay Gadhvi
Writer: Shibani Bathija
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Imran Khan, Minissha Lamba, Vidya Malvade, Malaika Arora
Music: Pritam

Kidnap Track List:
Hey Ya
Hey Ya (House Mix)
Haan Ji
Mausam
Mit Jaaye
Mit Jaaye (Rock Version)
Meri Ek Ada Shola

Drona The Warrior Movies and Music Review

Review: Both music and the plot of the movie Drona is very unconventional. The protagonist of the story, played by Abhishek Bachchan(Drona) is disturbed by nightmares, that only exaggerates his problems slowly revealing what destiny has in store for him. The entire movie not only rushes the adrenaline levels high, but comes with romance, thrill and action amalgamated rightly to make lethal combination. Priyanka Chopra plays the role of Sonia who helps Drona ( Abhishek Bachchan ) to unveil the secrets and the trysts. Kay Kay Menon, Jaya Bachchan and Akhilendra Mishra are in lead roles and the movie comes out of the bag of renowned director- Goldie Behl.

The music of the movie has been successful in creating similar ripples as the trailers are. The title track, which has been sung by Dhruv Ghanekar, who is also the music director of the venture. The tough task while composing the music was to fit it with the theme. Sunidhi Chauhan has given the same track a complete makeover, courtesy the complete clubbing feel that has been made a part of it.

In all Drona is a movie with a loose key commercial value but as per the trailers the performance are something that would drag a lot of people to multiplexes.

Description :

Director : Goldie Behl
Music – Dhruv Ghanekar
Cast : Abhishek Bachan, Priyanka Chopra, Kay Kay Menon, Jaya Bachan
Music Director : Justin-Uday
Distributor – Eros International
Banner : Rose Movies
Singers : Roop Kumar Rathod, Sunidhi Chauhan, Dhruv Ghanekar, Shaan, Sadhna Sargam,

Drona Track List :

Drona
Bandagi
Drona Redux
Khushi
Nanhe Nanhe
Oop Cha
Oop Cha -fare-play Mix

Atif Aslam – Meri Kahani Album Review

After the super success of his debut album, Doorie, Atif Aslam returns with his second solo offering. Taking a distinctly mellower tone, Meri Kahani (My Story) is more a collection of rock lullabies than the rock anthems one would expect from Pakistan’s answer to Bruce Springsteen.

Having bowled over fans with belting rock ballads and wooed Bollywood with subtle love songs in films such as Race and Tere Bin, Atif sounds uncharacteristically lacklustre here. Gone are his trademark youthful numbers and in their place reside a strange mix of soft rock songs that fail to register above the decibel level. With barely audible lyrics, it’s almost as though Atif has pledged to whisper his way through the album.

Despite a dozen tracks on the menu, it is astonishing only a couple are of any interest. The title song, Meri Kahani and duet Kaun Tha (kapkapi) stand out among a plethora of samey sounding numbers. Meri Kahani’s acoustic rock flavour and the dulcet duet with female vocalist SKJ is the closest Atif comes to sounding his usual self. Chhod Gaye comes slightly close to arousing with the chorus rising to a crescendo towards the end. And while one can feel emotion and pain in Atif’s voice in this number, and tenderness in Mann Hota Hai, they’re not interesting enough to warrant a repeat listen.

Joug, Rabba Sacheya and Mae Ne make particularly depressing listening, while Hangami Halat unexpectedly burst the eardrums with its heavy metals riffs. The only music connoisseurs this would presumably appeal to would be fans of Iron Maiden or college campus rock. As principle singer and songwriter on Meri Kahani, the blame undoubtedly lies on Atif’s lap. Preferring to indulge his personal tastes by narrating his own journey through life, he fails to make music that would appeal to his loyal audience.

Fuzon – Journey (2008) Music Album Review

Fuzon is Back! Fuzon is a leading Pakistani Music Band which gave a new trend of Classical Rock Music.
Fuzon with a new vocalist performed a new song OST for a drama Neend Na Aaye…Fuzon (read Fusion), started their career with Shafqat Amanat Ali behind the mic., Emran Momina (Emu) with compositions and keyboards and Shallum on guitars as the initial line up. Their first… the new album of fuzon called journey is out now and i am happy to say that it is really great album after so long wait i felt that it was worth waiting for. the album strikes from its first song itself.

Jal – Boondh (2007) Music Album Review

Jal The Band released their new album “BOONDH” and is named as – A DROP OF JAL – Jal the band have come up with thwier new album called “Boondh”. This album is a very good value for money. Some things to improve can be Goher should been given some more songs to sing in the 10 song album, use of percussion seems limited in some songs but the guitars have been able to cover it up. If you liked “Aadat” then this is a must buy for you.

Euphoria – Redhoom (2008) Music album Review

Euphoria are back to rock again with Redhoom, a new exciting album featuring thirteen electrifying numbers like Dhoom, Hind Rock, Rock Sako To Rock Lo & more.. Euphoria came back with ReDhoom, it is the 6th & latest album of the Indian Rock Band Euphoria and it is the 2nd Remixed Album in the Dhoom (1st one was Phir Dhoom after the main Dhoom). Euphoria is among the first to bring the rock culture to India. They mixed electric guitar with traditional instruments like the tabla, dholak and sitar to create mesmerizing effects. The band lineup has often changed through the early nineties and attained stability after 1998. But still they Rock the young hearts of India.

Here is the Track List:
1. Bhoola Sab
2. Dhoom (Feat. Shubha Mudhgal)
3. Tum
4. Rok Sako To Rok Lo
5. Maeri
6. Phir Dhoom
7. Hind Rock
8. Sha Nananana
9. Me & You
10. Bewafaa
11. Soneya
12. Mehfuz
13. Bhoola Sab – The Forgot Mix

H-Dhami – Sadke Java Album Review

After the successful and award-winning first innings of newcomer H-Dhami with his single Sadke Java, he’s back with his first album and the same title, produced under the keen eye of veteran British-Asian music producer, Rishi Rich. Rich’s known for his talent-spotting and this album will do nothing less. The Rishi Rich imprint is prevalent all over the album, and rather obscures the talents of H-Dhami. Nonetheless, it’s a vivacious and energetic album that guarantees a bobbing listener all summer long!

The title track is the first to hit you and it instantly grabs your attention with jiving beats – plus the remix version is equal to it. Mitra Di Jaan and Nachdi Vekhna should bring back a stream of memories with its recognisable tune and bassline from a couple years back. Perhaps this is playing it too safe, but it does work. Other songs with recognisable tunes include Akh Lad Gayee (the Bollywood original is much hastier), along with a more traditional take on Lute Gaai.

All the songs on this album are quite quick paced though Har Gabroo is a bit mellower. H-Dhami’s vocals take on an unusual quality here, rendering the song endearing and sincere. The same goes for Heeriye – another track that will stand out due to its lingering tune. However the highlight is certainly Dho Nain. Yes it may at first sound like an average tune, but H-Dhami’s rendition stands out. For a new artist, he sounds exceptionally seasoned and experienced.

Rabbi Shergill – Avengi Ja Nahin (2008)

Rabbi Shergill is finally back with his new album titled Avengi Ja Nahin. His debut album Bulla was an undisputed hit across the nation despite zero money spent on advertising and the only promotion being a brilliant video and word of mouth publicity. His new album was earlier released on the Nokia’s N-Series platform. Rabbi’s new album comprises of nine brilliant tracks. Most of the album has been produced in Milan, Italy. Rabbi has penned down the lyrics and has composed the music for the album himself. His unique music made its way into many hearts. The new album has been released under the Yash Raj Music banner. The video for the title track Avengi Ja Nahin has already hit the national television.

The album begins with a brilliant track Chhalla. This one could give Gurdaas Mann a run for his money! This is one track you want to listen to after a hard day of work. In fact you could listen to any song in the album to relax your mind. Avengi Ja Nahin is another of Rabbi’s signature tracks. The lyrics are mesmerizing. Although I feel the video doesn’t do full justice to the song. Remember the smash hit Bulla’s video?! The video was so amazing and it went so well with the track. Next up, Tu Avin Bandra is a sweet track. Bilqis is rather interesting to listen to. If you do understand Punjabi, even a little, you’ll have a grip on the lyrics. In case you don’t, well you can still enjoy the soothing music. The album ends with Return to Unity which is another track you wanna listen to again and again. On the whole, the album is worth the money. If you liked Rabbi’s debut album you are gonna love his new album! Rabbi Shergill gets 10/10 from me!

Tracks:
01. Chhalla
02. Karachi Valie
03. Maen Bolea
04. Avengi Ja Nahin
05. Ballo
06. Tu Avin Bandra
07. Paghri Sambhal Jatta
08. Bilqis (Jinhe Naaz Hai)
09. Return to Unity

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