Dil Diya Hai

Article Updated 24 July, 2006 09:56:48 PM IST

Dil Diya Hai

Who can forget the team that whipped up a musical frenzy with 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne', namely director Aaditya Datt, 'serial kisser' Emraan Hashmi, composer Himesh and the lyricist Sameer. It's the movie, which catapulted Himesh to the top slot, made him the face of the nation and got him what he deserved a long time back; loads of awards for his compositions and surprisingly even for his playback singing. Its popularity is such that the music of this film can be heard on the streets even today. With such a legacy behind them, it is but natural that expectations abound from the team. So let's check out whether the same level of success can be expected from their second offering or not.

The album opens with the title track 'Dil Diya', which commences with slow drawl violin sounds and background female vocals accompanying Himesh. A good romantic track with top quality musical arrangements, more so due to the basic rhythm provided by the very Indian 'ghatam' sounds and 'sitar'. The combination of the two makes it unique. Himani sings in a very base voice (does a fine job), which contrasts well with that of Himesh, who sings in middle octaves. But when compared to the title track (of the team's previous movie ('Aashiq Banaya Aapne') that rocked the nation, sorry to say, there is no comparison.

The 'Dil Diya-Remix' is by Akbar Sami, who has become a permanent fixture in all Himesh's albums. The enhanced pace along with Himesh and Himani's zestful singing does a world of good to the original track.

The next track 'Mile Ho Tum To' begins with a tune very similar to Anand Raaj Anand's, 'Zindagi Mein Kabhi Koi Aaye Na Rabba', (during the starting portions) which in the later parts picks up pace but the tune remains the same. A mundane, 'expressing the fear of losing the beloved' number. Himesh uses the 'sarangi' and his favourite base guitar in brief bursts. Tulsi Kumar joins Himesh and thankfully she is not mincey but rather is her natural self and therefore sounds quite good.

The usual mundane composition is spiced up with faster tempo in the remixed version of 'Mile Ho Tum To' and so it's again better than the original.

Next up is 'Chalo Dildar Chalo', which instantly reminds us music lovers of the evergreen, classic love ballad, (one of the ultimate romantic composition ever) from 'Pakeeza'. But Himesh's composition is a lively fast paced love song. The use of plates and orchestra rhythms along with pacy string beats and the lesser-heard instrument these days, like the 'Veena', which gives a good effect. Hemchandra, Himani and Vinit (all of them from the talent show Sa-Re-Ga-Ma) rock with their youthful, energetic singing.

Akbar Sami is unable to do anything good in the remixed version of 'Chalo Dildar Chalo' as the original itself is pacy and the singing is energetic.

The usual pub/disco number that has become one of the features of Emraan's movies after the hit 'Tawalliye Ma' ('Murder') is 'Afsana Banake Bhool Na Jaana'. Easily one of the better tracks of the album. It is a situational song where the inhibitions of the male protagonist (played here by Emraan) are laid to rest after downing a couple of pegs and so he gets into a confrontation with the other guy on the dance floor! Sameer, who like Himesh is getting too repetitive these days is good and deserves a mention. Himesh and Tulsi Kumar sing well in combo.

'Afsana Banake Bhool Na Jaana-Remix' is on par with the original, if not better. The lively arrangements make it more dance inducing.

'Jabse Aankh Ladi' is a mixture of quite a few tunes one of them being 'Mere Haathon Mein Nau Nau Choodiyan' ('Lamhe'). Nice to hear Jayesh Gandhi after a long time with Alisha, who for once gets to render a normal breezy dance track, which she does well. Jayesh sings in his usual high-pitched style. But since the song itself is no great shakes both of them fail to lift it. A similar statement can be made about Akbar's remixed version of 'Jabse Aankh Ladi', which despite additional condiments is a routine remix.

'Yaadan Teriyan' is another typical 'desperately seeking sweetheart' composition from Himesh, something that we have often heard from him in many 'avatars' post 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne'. The song in portions ('Jab Aaye Aaye Aaye') is a throwback to the cute track from 'Love Story', 'Kitna Haseen Hai Ye Ek Sapna'. Himesh is good (as a singer), but it is an ordinary track, which after seeing the promos Emraan's presence appears and sounds better than it actually is.

Well done Akbar! 'Yaadan Teriyan' is the third remix in this album, which sounds better than the original. All his remixing efforts pay rich dividends (for a change!) and liven up a pretty dull track .

On the whole, unlike the maker's previous project 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' (with Himesh-Emraan-Aditya), which can be rated at eight plus, 'Dil Diya Hai' (on a comparative scale) can barely get to six. However, three of tracks have the potential to become popular and with the Emraan-Himesh combo, one can never rule out musical miracles!

Rating: 7/10

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