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Music: Salim-Sulaiman
1. Saaiyaan ---------------------------------- 9/10
The song has a very spiritual feel to it. A very calming tune and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan pours his heart out as usual. His fans will love it, and it is one of his recent best. A tad slow, this song is made for a mood when you need some comfort.
2. Tujhpe Fida ------------------------------- 8/10
A typical party track from Salim-Sulaiman. The beats are catchy and the use of techno instrumentals make it a perfect discotheque song. The song opens with a predictable pace, but gets into it's full flow by the middle. So, just hang on if the first minute does not impress you.
3. Halkat Jawani ---------------------------- 7/10
One of the many rowdy item numbers produced lately, this song offers nothing new in terms of appeal or tune. However, Sunidhi Chauhan's zesty voice and overall upbeat/careless mood of the song makes it a fun song. A perfect fit this Ganpati season.
4. Khwahishein ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Shreya Ghoshal at her best. The song is a nice melodic narration of someone's ambitions. The track meanders through a soft melody and soft rock effortlessly evoking a rousing emotion.
5. Main Heroine Hoon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
The opening of the song is very catchy, very glitzy. Though the song is solely about the theme of the movie, in fact, the title track, the somber mood and the turbulence of emotions is directed with passion. The use of sitar midway is refereshing and it breaks the monotony of the song.
Final verdict: Overall, gets a 8/10. Though the songs are not chartbusters by themselves, the overall album is very catchy and will entertain you. There are no remixes to deal with and Salim-Sulaiman have proven their worth again.
Music: Pritam
DISCLAIMER: I am writing this review after I have watched the movie, which in my opinion significantly affects the perception of the album. Why? Well, the visuals/plot greatly adds to the charm of the song, especially, if the song enhances the storytelling experience; which in this case was the case. I will also add that, I had mixed reviews for the album before watching the movie, but they have gone from mixed to rave after the movie experience. So, treat this review as biased.
1. Kyon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/10
A very easy going and adorable song that speaks of the simple joys of life, again. The slow start of the song might put someone off, but touches your heart as it progresses. Has a 70s feel to it. Sunidhi Chauhan sparkles in this idyllic track.
2. Phir Le Aya Dil (Reprise) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/10
3. Phir Le Aya Dil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/10
If the repetitiveness of the simple, 70s styled songs gets to you, this Indian classical piece comes to rescue. Soft, calming and a great representative of how Indian classical can still be relevant and entertaining. There are two versions of the song: male and female. Both are completely identical, however the Reprise version, which is the male version sounds better of the two.
Rekha Bharadwaj at the cost of sounding a little phony in her Indian classical singing, brilliantly sings the main version (kind of a backhanded compliment here, sorry).
The key to enjoy this song is to soak in the tempo and not worry about it's length.
4. Aashiyan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8/10
Probably the best situation song of the movie, when two simple and lost souls find a common purpose to their insignificant lives. A great song of simplicity and the simple joys of life.
5. Main Kya Karoon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8/10
A stereotypical Pritam romantic track that uses strumming guitars and soft male lead voice. Easy going and super romantic. This song is representative of the album, in which the instrumentals have been sparingly and distinctly used. The individual instruments don't blend or fade in the background and have a clear purpose in the track. The endearing male lead voice can be a little bit of a turn-off.
6. Barfi! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
7. Ala Barfi! (Version 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7/10
Initially I wished to accuse this song of evoking a forcible 'awww' reaction by adopting a 50s style of playful songs: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi anyone? Although, the song is based in the 70s in the movie, and the feel of the song is perfect for the script. Mohit Chauhan adds another gem to his collection. The song is a bit lengthy would be it's drawback. The two versions are almost identical
8. Saawali Si Raat --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/10
The song is beautiful and extremely soft. Not much can be said of this one, except, at one point feels like a lullaby, albeit a very nice one. By the middle of it though, it slightly loses the grip on the narrative.
Final verdict: Overall, gets a 9/10. Pritam does it again. He makes me mention every song of the album: that includes the alternate song versions too. He has simply aced his assignment to craft soft music for a movie primarily based in the 70s. Hats off!
Music: Suraj Kanodia, Aanchal Talesra, Manoj Tikaria
This is a blast from the past kind of album. Or may be it is intended for a market that is stuck in that age in terms of Bollywood exposure. All songs sound like they come right from a early 90s movie. Terrible. After listening to Bichchuda, you come to appreciate the singing style of Ila Arun, no matter how much her voice is ridiculed or hated.
