A WEDDING NEXT DOOR. Review on Badhaai Ho Badhaai Songs

MUSIC REVIEW

BADHAI HO BADHAI…….IF MUSIC IS THE FOOD OF LOVE……

Being honest to the title , its time for celebration. Just relish.

Badhai ho…… ,.presented by the self proclaimed showman of the bollywood Subhash Ghai ''s banner Mukta arts , is a debuntant joint effort of Anil Kapoor and the director Satish Kaushik.

Bottomline. BHB is a thoroughly enjoyable fare by Anu Malik. It is a fine effort by an otherwise overworked and reckless composer who has lately disappointed music lovers (Ab ke baras , Awara Diwana Pagal). Here he has left no stone unturned in committing 100% to the album , springing up a breezy score which entertains young and old alike. The compositions are positively allevated by Javed akhtar who is now a branded name in the celebraties circle a la Late Anand Bakshi.

The musical score is simply like the sweet fragrance of the first monsoon shower , like the rituals of a typical Indian wedding . Its about togetherness ,family ties , love , bonding , caresses , sacrifice and above all …happiness and bliss in toto. The entire credit for creating such an amazing aura of happiness goes to some meaningful , easily understandable and magical lyrics by numero uno Javed akhtar and Anu Malik who has incredibly presented through his various rich and softcore compositions both racy and bearing a semi-classical touch.

To illustrate , just log on to ''Raag Ban Ke' beautifully rendered by the seasoned Alka Yagnik and the pop maestro Shaan. It is undoubtedly once in a lifetime track. Masterly done, it is a rare display of brilliant music , subtle singing

and amazing words. Exploring the myths , mystery and confessions of mutual love , this song is a lovely creation where Alka steals the show with a thunder.

The title track is a tribute to a typical Indian marriage , family ties and togatherness. Describing the relationships and rituals in elaboration , this track ,sung by supremely gifted Udit Narayan is a likable one which could be the first choice of the marriage season. The entire effort easily makes inroads to your

heart.

'Jogan Jogan ' performed by Preeti pinky and Kunal , though a straight lift from maliks earlier works (Yaarana) is a peppy ,mastbhara score which is highly

enjoyable. It could be a treat to watch on the big screen.

'Teri zindagi me' repeated thrice is the signature song of the album. Alka ,with her high pitched vocal chord is simply enchanting. Giving her the

company is K K , making the composition worth hearing innumerable times. Experimental music and simple lyrics could take it to top of the TRP charts.

'Thero Zara' , 'Dil bata and 'Dil wich ' are fine specimen of Sonu nigams histronics. Though pale in comparison with the rest , these tracks go well

with the peppy mood of the album.

All in all , 'BHB' is lovable soothing collection of some homely songs.

ENJOY!

ANAND POTDAR

anandasasa@ rediffmail. com