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By Abid Š2008 Bollyvista.com |
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U, Me Aur Hum |
Another light hearted, situational track, 'Saiyaan' follows. The first average composition of the album, if we talk in terms of the tune, which is a let down, especially since it comes from Vishal. The tune is an extended version of the 'Koi Shehri Babu', incidentally the same tune has been used by Vishal-Shekhar in the popular title track of Salaam Namastey. But the best part about the song are its rib-tickling lyrics that make one roll with laughter. Well, is it Gulzar pairing up once again with his favourite composer, Vishal Bhardwaj? No, its Munna Dhiman, doing a marvelous take-off on the writing style of the genius. The similes that he chooses are very humorous, "Bareilly jaisa saiyaan, Paheli jaisa saiyaan," and this makes one wonder if Dhiman is trying to encash the real-life "miyan-biwi" jodi of Devgan and Kajol in reel life too. No harm whatsoever! It appears so, as Ajay's serious, aloof, brooding image (in real life) is brought to life perfectly through these lyrics. Sunidhi brings out the pleasant grouses and woes of a wife with her perfect rendition, and we are sure Kajol will do justice to the "hat ke" track. The song is a situational one that will serve as a spicy tension reliever, much on the same lines as, 'Main Kya Karoon Ram Mujhe Budhdha Mil Gaya' (Sangam). Though definitely not in the same league as the evergreen classic picturised on the original showman Raj Kapoor and eternal beauty Vyjayantimala.
To sum up, U, Me Aur Hum is a good album by Vishal, with a few excellent numbers and a couple of average ones. If it comes to choosing the Vishal of Omkara and Maachis or U, Me Aur Hum, its obvious that we will choose the former. As in the latter Vishal has compromised with his style to match the commercial feel of the movie. However, Vishal and the talented lyricist Munna Dhiman (who has penned some excellent lyrics and does not make one miss Gulzar Sahab much), deserve applause for the offering, whose outcome will depend largely on the success of the movie.
Rating: 7.5/10 |
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