Barsaat

Article Updated 02 July, 2005 12:11:02 PM IST

Barsaat

We first sampled the music of 'Barsaat' while listening to the audio of Suneel Darshan's 'Mere Jeevan Saathi' (check out our music review), with Priyanka Chopra (the leading lady of 'Barsaat') introducing the music saying, "Shree Krishna International presents Suneel Darshan's 'Barsaat'. It is a sublime love story and Nadeem Shravan's best music, featuring Bobby, Bipasha and me, Priyanka Chopra." So let us check out Priyanka Chopra's claims!

As we have said on previous occasions too, Nadeem-Shravan always reserve their best for the Darshans' and the first track 'Barsaat Ke Din Aaye' substantiates our claims, because as soon as Kumar Sanu starts off with his trademark "He he he he he he..." it becomes obvious that this piece itself will be enough to send his fans into ruptures. But there is more as the song, an excellent romantic duet enthralls the listener with the fantastic mukhda "Barsaat ke din aaye, Mulaqat ke din aaye, Hum soch mein the jinke, Us raat ke din aaye." The simplicity of Sameer's beautiful lyrics and Sanu's voice makes us predict once again that its a song that will rule the hearts and charts (as we had correctly predicted for 'Bewafaa') for a long time and will be cherished by Sanu fans. Once again after 'Andaaz' it becomes obvious that N-S should stick to Kumar Sanu, for he has proven to be an asset for them, their pillar to success. One cannot imagine anyone else singing this lovely title track. Before we forget, Alka is there also and to her credit she complements Sanu quite well.

Next we have 'Mushkil' with Abhijeet and Alka. She starts off effortlessly with "Ye jo dil hai, Kisi pe aa jaaye to, Mushkil hai." The song is a light love ballad and pleasing to the ears. We must say, Nadeem-Shravan have this (along with Sameer) knack of creating songs, which are not only pleasant but also easy to sing/hum. No wonder they are lapped up by the masses. Although a word about Abhijeet, he makes it too sweet, in fact saccharine sweet. One fails to understand why N-S opted for him.

Next we have "Pyaar Aaya", which is a leisurely paced, soft romantic yesteryear type duet, featuring Sonu and Alka. It is quite unlike any N-S number, with heavy influences of '1942 - A love Story ' (in fact the beginning is quite reminiscent of the "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha"). The song has some nice yet simple lyrics like, "Pyaar aaya, Aur zyada, Pyaar aaya, Dekha jini baar tumko." Alka and Sonu do a good job in this decent track but once again one misses Sanu in a song tailor-made for him, as the song could have been better!

The only track where the melodious Alka is missing is "Nakhre" and justifiably so. Alisha Chinoy, more famous for her sexy, passionate numbers, modulates her voice to give that 'haughty, high and mighty touch' required for this track (picturized on Bipasha). The situational, fast paced dance number, a combination of Indian, Western (rap), Bhangra and 'Nakhre' rocks. This is one track that will be enjoyed by the female audience. Check out the 'liberated female lyrics: "Haath utha ke zara gol ghoom ja, Phoolon wala gajra joode mein saja, Mere sang mundiye nach ke dikha, Shaadi jo kiya hai tune, To ab nakhre bhi utha." This is one of the top tracks of 'Barsaat'.

Sapna Awasthi and Nadeem-Shravan ruled India with "Pardesi Pardesi" ('Raja Hindustani') and this time the two come together again for "Chori Chori Ladi Akhiyaan." The track also has Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. Sapna begins in her 'nasal-folk' voice "Na samjhe nayan ki bhasha, Maaro sajan harjaee, Raama duhai, Samajh gaye hain saare log lugai." Then the present melody queen Alka takes over and is immediately joined by Udit.

It is a typically Indian song, with traditional 'Hindustani' arrangements (complete with dholak, tabla and sarangi). N-S are in top form and the track should turn out to be extremely popular with the masses, if picturized properly in the movie. Once again we have Alka in "Aaja Aaja" as she calls out to the 'piya', "Aaja aaja piya ab to aaja, Dekh to kaisi haalat hui hai." Alka lifts an average song that has the arrangements similar to that used for a 'qawwali'. It is a song of pain, separation and 'intezar' (wait).

Violin, flute and piano sounds highlight the pain and the hurt in Alka's solo "Maine Tumse Pyaar Bahut Kiya". The simple lyrics by Sameer are the highlight of the song - "Maine tumse pyaar bahut kiya, Mera tumse pyaar ab nahin, Tera aetbaar bahut kiya, Tera aetbaar ab nahin." The lyrics are such that they are easily identifiable by anyone and everyone.

"Saajan Saajan Saajan" featuring Alka Yagnik, Kailash Kher and Priyanka Chopra, seems to be the climax song ala N-S's 'Mubarak Ho Tumko' (Dharmesh Darshan's 'Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Hai') as the opening lyrics go "Hazaron manzilen hongi, Hazaron kaarvaan honge, Nigahen humko dhoonden gi, Na jane hum kahan honge." In a nutshell this means - Life will go on, Alas I/We won't be around. One is reminded of the lyrics - "Mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, Teri mehfil mein lekin hum na honge" (sung by Mehdi Hassan).

The tearjerker situational number, where there is talk of dressing up the beloved's bride, the ultimate sacrifice in love! In between we have Priyanka Chopra's husky and sexy voice mouthing couplets (which will be greeted with claps in the actual movie) like "Muskurati hai Nazar, Dil tadap ke rota hai, Aur chot jab lagti hai, Uff dard bada hota hai" and "Hum hanste hain to unhe lagta hai ki hamen aadat hai muskurane ki, Par woh nadaan itna bhi nahin samajhte, Yeh ada hai gham chupane ki." This is the second best track of 'Barsaat'. The best one is obviously the title track in Sanu's voice.

To sum it all up, after the super success of the audio of 'Bewafaa' and the decent success of 'Mere Jeevan Saathi', 'Barsaat' is another triumph for the Nadeem-Shravan and Sameer team. In about 3 to 4 weeks or so it should threaten the present top seller 'Dus'. Without a shadow of a doubt, 'Barsaat' will make it to the top 3 list in the second half of 2005.

Rating: 8 /10

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