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By Abid Š2006 Bollyvista.com |
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Baabul |
'Baabul-Bidaai Song', is a folk song ('geet'), sung during the 'bidaai/rukhsati' ceremony (the time when the wedding ends and the bride has to leave her parent's house) especially in the North India, mostly Bihar and Eastern U.P. Richa Sharma repeatedly sings only one line "Baabul Mora Nahiyar (meaning the parental home of the girl) Chhuto Jaaye" (remember the K.L. Sehgal classic?), but through her emotional rendition, conveys excellently the grief and sorrow of the girl.
Harmonium, 'sitar' and flute, a superb amalgamation of all these musical instruments commence 'Bawaari Piya Ki' (meaning madly in love with the beloved), another totally 'raaga' based composition, complete with 'alaaps' and very similar (the theme) to the Meera Bhajans. The highlight of the track is the amazing, mindblasting (mostly Western classical) 'Baabul' signature tune, (being shown in the theatrical and T.V promos) in midst of a very Indian, very classical composition. After 'Parineeta', Sonu gets another chance to show his worth and he does that to perfection.
All the Geets and Ghazals sung by Jagjit Singh (even in films), right from 'Honthon Se Chhoo Lo Tum' ('Premgeet') to the most recent ones have been received with open arms by music lovers, and it is indeed a great pleasure to have him back singing 'Kahta Hai Baabul'. Such is his magic that through his soulful rendition he drives the listeners to tears with Sameer's lyrics playing a big part in that. The womenfolk will surely love the blessings given by the father to his daughter to always stay happy. "Tu suhagan rahe, Sung saajan rahe, Raat din is khushi ke liye, Har sitam main utha loonga." The simple musical arrangements, which highlight the master's vocals, are praiseworthy. The sore point is that 'Kahta Hai Baabul' was totally by Amitabh Bachchan (from lyrics to playback). Taking nothing away from Jagjit Singh, one just wonders why T-Series had to do this.
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