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By Abid Š2006 Bollyvista.com |
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The second song from the original 'Don' is 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala'. It is the legendary cult song that set the nation, especially the North on fire when the film released. Udit Narayan has rendered the song (with couplets by Shah Rukh Khan). Udit takes to the song like a fish to water, as he is from Bihar and is well versed with 'Bhojpuri'/'purabia' lyrics. He also adds his own fine 'masti'/'dhamaal' nuances as per the requirement of the 'tension relieving' song. That now brings us to the topic of how much Sonu Nigam wanted to sing it, but ultimately Udit did the honours. Well, seeing the result, we know why SEL (intelligent composers as they are) went for Udit, leaving behind their favourite Sonu.
The starting of this 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' is totally different and goes - "Arre tumka ka bataae bhaiya, Humra haal ka hai, Nikle the hum halwa khaane, Muhn hi jal gaya hai." Just to recollect, the original (with lyrics by Anjaan) commenced with "Bhang ka rang jama ho chaka chak, Phir leyo paan chabaye, Aisa jhatka lage karejwa pe, Punar janam hoye jaye."
Adding a new twist is Shah Rukh Khan (accompanied by excellent 'ghatam' sounds) and like a thorough bred Hindi rapper (he outdoes his 'Josh' act!) he goes - "Ek naar naweli, Badi albeli, Kare athkkeli, Uski badi hai dhoom hai aisi manbhavan, Sab dekhen usko palat palat aur ghoom ghoom, Woh nagar nagar jaye dagar dagar.. Woh nain dwaar se tann me aake, Mann mein jwaala jagaati hai, Woh Chandramukhi hai, Woh Madhumati hai." The result is a new variation of the original classic, with few additional condiments!
Next, we are on to 'Don Revisited' by Midival Punditz. Since their Six Degrees Records debut in 2002, the Midival Punditz are the first Indian electronic band to hit the international scene. Given their reputation internationally, we expect something good and we are right. 'Don Revisited' commences on a crackling note and the pace is breathtaking. There is an abundance of 'Don', 'Don' (in the background) while the 'Main Hoon Don' tune is present throughout. What adds to the excellent arrangements are the two best dialogues (in SRK's voice), "Don ka intezar to gyarah mulkon ki police kar rahi, Lekin ek baat samajh lo, Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai " (from the old 'Don') and "Don ke dushman ki sabse badi ghalti yeh hai ki woh Don ka dushman hai" (from the new 'Don'). A fantastic track that should serve as tutorial to the remixers and re-arrangers and specially the fast deteriorating Akbar 'Jalwa' Sami.
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