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EXPECTATIONS
How many times would you have read this ever-so-repeated
statement that Bhatts and quality music go hand in hand?
Coming up with a list of movies, both from the past and
present, from the house of Bhatts that have more often than
not made an impression with the music lovers would be akin
to a 5 year old reciting English alphabet. So yes, the fact
remains that even in case of Jashnn, Vishesh Films'
next release, expectations are quite high. Also, since the
film is a musical and Raksha-Hasnain's last outing The
Train (that had Mithoon as a composer) boasted of good
music, Jashnn comes with an
'Of-course-you-can-expect-good-music' tag!
MUSIC
In the early years, the Bhatts made quite a few memorable
movies with Nadeem Shravan. Then there was Anu Malik and in
recent times it has been Pritam. Following the tradition of
working with new blood, Bhatts have now roped in
Sharib-Toshi, Nouman Javaid and Sandesh Shandilya to create
six tracks for Jashnn, which is touted to be a
true-blue musical entertainer. Kumaar, Nouman Javaid and
Nilesh Mishra are the lyricists.
Sharib-Toshi kick start the album with a marvellous
composition 'Nazrein Karam' that has HIT written all
over it. With the reliable team of K K and Shreya Ghoshal
coming behind the mike, 'Nazrein Karam' is a
melodious romantic number with some fresh lyrics by Kumaar.
Even though the initial arrangements in the song remind of
Anand Raaj Anand 'Pyaar Kiya To Nibhana' (Major
Saab), it is a mere coincidence that lasts for a mere 20
seconds. That's because the moment K.K. holds centre-stage,
you know that 'Nazrein Karam' is an absolute fresh
composition that has a touch of oriental mystic to it. A 'Kilogram
Mix' version of the song is heard later and as expected
works quite well to ensure repeated listening. A winning
start!
Sharib-Toshi, Kumaar and K.K. come together again for 'Aaya
Re' that gives an impression of a rock concert in the
first 15 seconds itself. Starting off a little slowly, it
starts picking up pace and reaches its crescendo the moment
song hits the one minute mark. A rock performance featuring
Adhyayan Suman, this is a kind of song which is designed for
a 'star' and the young actor should be feeling lucky that in
his third movie itself, he has got a chance to sink his
teeth into a chartbuster like this. Yet another number that
is bound to be popular in first couple of listening itself,
it is surprising that there is no 'remix version' to
compliment the original.
Nouman Javaid gets to play the triple role of singer,
composer and lyricist with 'Dard -E- Tanhai'. A soft
rock number that belongs to the same genre as 'Zindagi'
(The Train), though with an absolutely different
tune, 'Dard -E- Tanhai' heralds the arrival of yet
another talented artist in the form of Nouman. The young man
gives it all in this soulful number which makes for a
melodious and engaging hearing even though it comes with sad
connotations. Lyrics are quite simple but they do make an
impact, especially due to the way Nouman sets the mood as
per the situation and allows both the composer and singer in
him equal prominence. The song later arrives in a minute
long 'unplugged version' as well and as expected, doesn't
fail to make an impact.
For the 'Kilogram Mix' of the same song, there is an
oriental beginning which continues for a rather extended
period (more than a minute) and gets the desired impact on.
Also, the moment remixing comes into play; you know that
Bhatts have got 'Jashnn' as yet another winner in their
kitty!
A new team comes into picture with the arrival of composer
Sandesh Shandilya, lyricist Nilesh Mishra and singers Shaan
and Shreya Ghoshal. Titled 'Tere Bin', the song could
well be termed as the 'reprise' version of Bhatts' own 'Jab
Koyi Baat Bigad Jaaye' (Jurm). Belonging to good
old Bollywood school of melody, 'Tere Bin' gets a certain 'thehrav'
in the album and ensures that more than just being gap
filler, it actually ends up adding variety to the album.
Also, on hearing the song carefully, one realizes that
coming together of Shaan and Shreya reminds of many a
chartbuster tracks that Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik had sung
in their heydays!
It's the sound of guitar strings that open 'Main Chala'.
Almost an unplugged number with just guitar being Nouman
Javaid's companion (who returns in a triple role once
again), 'Main Chala' is an extremely slow moving (yet
interesting) number about the journey of a man who is all
alone and has now taken it entirely upon himself to raise
himself from the ashes. A situational number that could well
lead to teary eyes if supported by hallmark Mahesh Bhatt
brand of narrative.
Last to come is the
fun track about youngsters coming together to enjoy life and
celebrate. Titled 'Aish Karle', the song marks the
return of Sharib and Toshi who also come behind the mike for
this Kumaar written track. A number which should have
montages filling in the screen as it plays in the
background, 'Aish Karle' is purely situational and
though it doesn't have that 'memorable' quality as evidenced
in the entire album so far, it doesn't quite harm the
prospects of Jashnn.
OVERALL
Let's give it to the Bhatts; in Jashnn, they are
looking for yet another bonafide successful album. Due to a
relatively new star cast the songs, may not see the kind of
pick up at the music stands as seen in Emraan Hashmi movies
but due to an intrinsic quality feel to it, there is no ways
that Jashnn would go ignored. Each of the songs works
in the album and there are quite a few that would be
remembered for many more months to come, just the way
numerous Bhatt scores have in the past.
Pick this one up!
OUR PICK(S)
Nazrein Karam, Aaya
Re, Dard -E- Tanhai, Tere Bin, Main Chala
 
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