Music Review of Bhoothnath

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Credits
Producer/s:	Ravi Chopra
Director:	Vivek Sharma
Music:	Vishal-Shekhar
Lyrics:	Javed Akhtar
Vocals:	Amitabh Bachchan, Aparnaa Bhagwat, Armaan Malik, Juhi Chawla, Hariharan, Koushtav Ghosh, Shravan Suresh, Sneha Suresh and Sukhwinder Singh
Label:	T-Series

B.R. Chopra Productions have enjoyed a reputation of making good quality family entertainers with socially relevant themes and have provided us some quality music over the years. With B.R. Chopra retiring, it was his son Ravi's turn, who also gave us the memorable Baghbaan and Baabul, both of which fit into the category mentioned above, and that after a long absence! The music of both films was terrific with Aadesh Shrivastava in full flow. However, the next movie, Bhoothnath is directed by Vivek Sharma and is very different from what the banner has ever attempted. In a bid to bring in fresh sounds and notes, the banner has let go of its favourite, Aadesh Shrivastava and has roped in the Vishal-Shekhar. V-S is certainly the flavour of the season with their Om Shanti Om proving to be an all-time blockbuster and is now in the top league with films like Tashan and Bachna Ae Haseeno up their sleeves. So let us check out their next offering after the very exciting Tashan soundtrack.

Crisp whistling and finger snapping sounds commence 'Mere Buddy', which features twice in the album. The second version is merely a space filler and a repeat of the first. True to its title, the song is all about friendship and camaraderie between the two main protagonists. However, since its V-S, the song is certainly not the 'Yeh Dosti' type number. It is a very happening, high on beats and rhythm, certainly a very easy to hum number, that should be appreciated by the target audience, the kids! The song becomes special because it is rendered by the megastar Amitabh Bachchan himself. He has always made it a point to sing for Ravi Chopra (both Baghbaan and Baabul had memorable songs by Amitabh). It is a hearty welcome to the megastar who gets behind the mike for this fun 'n' frolic number. One must add that age seems to be having no effect on the quality of his voice, which seems to be getting better and better with time. The child singer Armaan Malik sings like a pro and all credit to the artist for matching the megastar to a tee. Javed sahab's lyrics need to be commended, as they are apt and simple.

Close on the heels of 'Mere Buddy' is another kiddie number 'Hum To Hain Aandhi', which is once again a composition, which is in harmony with the mood of the movie. It is in the same alley as the song 'Chhota Bachcha Jaan Ke Humko' sung by Aditya Narayan, son of Udit Narayan. All rock guitar strumming, good background chorus and a simple melody make this a nice number. The singing is made easy by V-S and all the artists are good. They all sing well together (almost like a chorus) and their vocals gel perfectly. Once again, Javed Akhtar has provided lyrics befitting the situation. The "I am the best" attitude of the kids is superbly conveyed.

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