Mesmerizing album. Review on Asoka Songs

Subject of the movie - A Historical - Bollywood's most untouched territory

Hero - Shahrukh Khan - the most successful actor of past 10 years.

Heroine - Kareena Kapoor - the most in-demand actress of this generation.

Director - Santosh Sivan - India's most acclaimed Cinematographer of today.

Lyricists - Gulzar and Anand Bakshi - Veterans whose names are enough introductions about themselves.

Music director - Anu Malik - the most successful composer since Baazigar.

And what happens when all of them combine together? They deliver a masterpiece that goes by the name of 'Asoka'. Asoka is something that one starts enjoying from the word GO.

Here is one musical score that can be compared to Dil Se. There won't be a single soul who may have disliked the score of 'Dil Se'. So, if you have drooled over 'Jiya Jale', then how can you avoid 'Raat Ka Nasha' . Melodious music, sensual vocals (Abhijeet,Chitra), beautiful backdrops, excellent cinematography, imaginative choreography (Farah Khan) cause such a mesmerizing effect that one just can't get tired of the show. Add to all this Kareena swaying to the tunes and one wishes to be reborn in Asoka era.

And when one thinks that ''Fine !! I have had my money's worth with 'Raat Ka Nasha' '', then HOLD ON, there is more to come. 'Roshni Se' (Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik) is one number, which is in one word 'MINDBLOWING'. A perfect number to be played for your 'most dearest' on a candle night dinner. Switch off all the lights, put on a candle, play the song at a low volume and let the time just STOP. 'Roshni Se' can easily be considered to be one of the best ever romantic song composed and should be a very strong contender for the best song of the year. Abhijeet sounds splendid here and at places even reminds of those dreamy songs which Kishoreda excelled in.

'San Sanana' (Alka Yagnik, Hema Sardesai) is about a girl's desire for a perfect groom and makes for a good listening. Anand Bakshi is the guest lyricist for this particular song. 'O Re Kanchi' is sung by Shaan (the boy is fast making his way higher up) and Alka Yagnik. The song is rhythmic and is of the kind that were so frequently picturized on Jeetendra - Asha Parekh - Rajesh Khanna - Mumtaz and company.'Aa Taiyar Hoja' is situational and a difficult composition but Sundihi Chauhan does full justice to it.

Sandeep Chowta very successfully recreates the historic times in 'Asoka Theme'. It should definitely make an excellent impact when heard in DTS Dolby effect in theaters. Check out for this one especially.

Overall Asoka is a fantastic and a must buy album.