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By Abid Š2006 Bollyvista.com |
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Umrao Jaan |
Alka Yagnik's lilting, syrupy sweet vocals welcome the listeners with 'Salaam'; an extremely classy, melodious, sophisticated yet massy 'mujra' and it serves as a perfect start (or 'aghaaz', as they say in Urdu) and leaves us 'qadardans' craving for more. The only hitch, some portions, more so the 'mukhda' is a rehash of late Mod. Rafi's classic, "Tumhari Zulfon Ke Saaye Mein Shaam Kar Loonga" ('Naunehal'). Inspirations apart, this 'mujra' will go down as one of the better ones in Bollywood. Credit goes to the whole team; Anu Malik for the soothing Indian, traditional musical arrangements, Javed Akhter's simple yet elegant lyrics and of course Alka who is just amazing with her rendition.
'Ghungroo' sounds and soft harmonium music sets forth the pleasantly paced, beautiful romantic track, 'Pehle Pehel', which is an enchanting composition and a delight to listen to. Javed Akhtar's lyrics are once again superb. "Tum jo paas aagaye, Hum jo sharma Gaye, Raaze-e-dil paagaye, Tum bhi pehle pehel, Hum bhi pehle pehel." Anu's mastery over the musical arrangements and Alka's flawless singing makes it an excellent composition.
'Jhute Ilzaam' is the second 'mujra' in the offering from Anu (though not as great as 'Salaam') and we are not complaining. It's a hurt and betrayal composition, set at a very lively pace and the melody is pleasing to the ears. Javed Saab's lyrics are classy as well as massy. Here is a line to substantiate the above statement - "Jhute ilzaam meri jaan lagaya na karo, Dil hai nazuk issey tum aise sataya na karo, Abhi aaye ho, Abhi baithe, Abhi jaate ho, Sirf ek rasam nibhane ko toh aaya na karo." Superlative, isn't it? Alka is good but not in the league of 'Salaam'. Anu's arrangements are top notch. The harmonium, 'tabla', 'ghungroo' sounds and 'toda', all of which are an integral part as far as a mujra is concerned has been handled beautifully.
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