Krazzy 4

Article Updated 29 February, 2008 10:56:44 PM IST

Krazzy 4

The dawn of the millennium heralded the birth of a superstar in Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan with producer-director dad, Rakesh Roshan providing the perfect launch pad in the form of 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'. The movie was a grand success and its music still remains one of the best and most popular works by Rajesh Roshan. Then came 'Koi... Mil Gaya' and Krrish' and the cent per cent success record of the Roshan family continued, though the music of 'Krrish' was disappointing in comparison to the last two. For his next venture, to be directed by his assistant Jaideep Sen, 'Krazzy 4', Rakesh has once again wrested the responsibility in his veteran brother's hands, as far as the music department is concerned. Let's check out if the Roshans come out with flying colours once again or not?

However, with massive superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan backing them up, it is not surprising that the answer will be yes!

Rajesh justifies the faith shown in him by coming up with a chartscorcher of a number, the title track of 'Krazzy 4'. There are four versions of the track. The first two are labelled as "Break Free" and "Break Free-Remix".

The first version, 'Break Free' is obviously the one picturised on King Khan, the promos of which are being aired on the various satellite channels for a while now. The song has already hit the Bull's Eye with the curiosity level at its peak and will definitely help in creating a tremendous hype for the movie. Coming to the scintillating track, it commences with some mindblasting drumming and the highly infectious rhythm. Then Vishal Dadlani, the singer with the 'midas touch' takes over as he goes full throttle, "Krazzy with a K, That's the way, K,R,A,Z,Z,Y" and the absolutely rollicking rhythm engulfs the listeners. The 'Dhoom' signature tune surfaces here as well, but only for a few seconds. Vishal , after a similar, mindblowing performance in the English version of 'Dhoom:2', has been chosen as the singer and it shows that gone are the days of professional jealousy and even a veteran like Rajesh has accepted the changes and has acknowledged composer Vishal as a competent singer. Vishal sings with attitude, the kind befitting of Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, as the track in question is picturised on him. The lyricist, Asif Ali Beg has done a good job of writing lyrics which are easy to hum and the combination of simple Hindi and English lyrics (again with an attitude) are identifiable by the youth, who are the prime target in today's music market. The spirit of the movie, which is about the triumph of the underdog and the situation of the song (Shah Rukh performing at a function) has been taken into account. Needless to add that the song is a sure shot chartbuster, if not one already!

'Break Free-Remix' is an excellent job done by the arrangers. Though the pace and the rhythm is faster but it does not overkill the beauty of the original, as is the case with most remixes these days. Arrangers try too many things and don't keep it simple.

The next two versions are 'Krazzy 4' and 'Krazzy 4-Remix' which can be labelled as the actual title track. This is the song that will most likely feature the superhero, Hrithik Roshan. The song is basically the same as 'Break Free', the rhythm, the tune are all similar. Only the lyrics undergo a change. The start is different and the lyrics are more in Hindi, though important English words are present to give the song the required attitude and zest. The emphasis on "Kyunki aa rahein hain, Krazzy 4" imply that this is the song where Hrithik introduces the four male protagonists of the movie, and will be used as a promotional video or maybe to carry the titles and credits. The impact of the song remains the same and will definitely be helpful in providing the movie with a good opening.

'Krazzy 4-remix' starts off with the synthesized rhythm of the title track and is again a faster, racier version of the original. And once again excellently executed and arranged.

After the superb dance number by Vishal, it's the queen of item numbers, Sunidhi Chauhan's turn to enthrall with 'Dekhta Hai Tu Kya'. This is a totally desi dance number, more in the league of the ones heard in 'nautankis' and dance parties. The totally Hindustani instruments like 'ektara', 'matka' or 'ghatam' sounds and 'tabla' give it that 'desi' touch. And the simple tune sung with a lot of feelings by Sunidhi makes it a good track. Kirti Sagathia's in between comments like "Jaan le legi kya" or "O meri jhumritalaiya" and "alaaps" keep the joyous nautanki spirit alive. But of course the highlight will be the unlikely pair of Rakhi Sawant and Irrfan Khan, as they pair up for this "dhamaal" of a song. The highly versatile, Irrfan Khan carried the Sunday number, 'Loot Liya' with finesse and we are sure he along with the drama queen, Rakhi Sawant with her 'latkas' and 'jhatkas' will surely set the pulse racing! Another person who deserves more than a simple mention is Javed Akhtar who pens some classy yet raunchy (without getting crass or crude) lyrics. The song picks up a hectic pace towards the end and the intermingling of Western and Indian music towards the end, brings the song to good climax. A totally "dhamaal" and "paisa vasool" track that will surely be lapped up by the masses and the front benchers at which it is aimed.

'Dekhta Hai Tu Kya-Remix' is a disappointment, as the enhanced pace and too much synthetic instruments kill the rustic beauty of the original.

Remember Kishore Da's evergreen,classic number from 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi', 'Paanch Rupaiya Barah Aaana'? And if you thought that this is one of the best and most hilarious situational songs till date, wait till you hear the next number, 'Ek Rupaiya'. It will definitely rank right up there (if well picturised), as this situational track has some absolutely rip roaring lyrics by, who else, but Javed Sahab! He handles different situations and cites different hilarious incidents that the four main leads encounter as they go about begging for a rupee. Sample these funny lyrics "O dus rupaya waale baba, Tum poora pahad hilate ho, Hamse kankad bhi nahin hilta, Tum dus rupaya le lete ho, Hume ek rupaya bhi nahin milta." Rajesh Roshan shows his class as in one song he too handles the different situations (as per the lyrics and demand of the movie) with different shades of music, which changes complexion from Jazz, Rock and Roll, 'Qawwali', semi-classical Kishore da style, all rolled in one great situational track, that is bound to raise more than a few laughs. Able singers like Sudesh Bhonsle, Kirti Sagathia, Labh Janjua, Rahul Vaidya ( the Indian Idol runner up gets a major chunk of the song), Jimmy Moses and Bhaven Dhanak all do the needful in keeping up the light, hilarious mood of the song intact through some innovative singing and at times conversations too. The lead actors like Rajpal Yadav, Irrfan Khan, Arshad Warsi and Suresh Menon too add their bit. In fact, Suresh Menon is hilarious as he goes begging in a unique style, "Ek rupaya ka sawaal hai baba, Tere shares ke bhaav chadhein, Tere income bahut badhein".

Pure melody and nice flowing rhythm form the backbone of 'O Re Lakad', a strange sounding title no doubt. It is more of a philosophical track, a quizzical number, where the lead protagonists ask their psychiatrist, played by Juhi Chawla various innocent question relating to life in general. And the doctor sermonizing them about the facts of life, the beauty of nature and so on. The song is in the same corridor as 'In Panchiyon Ko Dekh Kar' from 'Koi... Mil Gaya'. Talented artists like Kailash Kher, Sowmya Raoh and Neeraj Sridhar (surprised to find him here) all give a professional performance.

The album comes to a close with our National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana' rendered well by Ankita Sachdev. Need we say more about the mother of all patriotic songs!

To sum up, we never expected anything other than one good item number in this album but give it to Rajesh Roshan who surprised us with a lovely mix of different kinds of composition. And has shut up his detractors (we being one of them for 'Krrish'!) with this album which is bound to hit the charts.

Rating : 7.5/10

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