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| 'DEBANGG' MUSIC REVIEW |
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Music :
Sajid,
Wajid, Lalit Pandit |
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Lyrics :
Faiz Anwar, Lalit Pandit, Jalees Sherwani |
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Direction :
Abhinav Kashyap |
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Producer :
Dhillin
Mehta, Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora |
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Star Cast :
Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Arbaaz Khan, Sonu Sood, Vinod
Khanna, |
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Dimple Kapadia,
Mahesh Manjrekar, Om Puri, Anupam Kher, Tinu Anand, Mahie
Gill |
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EXPECTATIONS
Well, it can now be comfortably said that Salman
Khan and his composer duo of Sajid and Wajid are
definitely a team. One look at the last few films of
Salman and the declaration does come with a strong
standing. Wanted, Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, Veer and now
Dabangg - Film after film it is the same team which
is coming together to get the music in place. Add to
this the fact that this combination along with
lyricist Jalees Sherwani has invariably delivered
and you know that Dabangg too is in safe hands. What
does one expect? Well, a mix of all genre of songs,
something that was also the case with Salman's last
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MUSIC
Dabangg begins on a highly positive note with 'Tere
Mast Mast Do Nain' which is written by guest
lyricist Faaiz Anwaar. This track easily sits amidst
the best of what Sajid-Wajid have offered in their
musical career so far. Easy on ears, extremely
melodious, good pace and instantly catchy, 'Tere
Mast Mast Do Nain' has a Sufi base to it which is
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to one man - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. His name spells
quality and it is no different in case of 'Tere Mast
Mast Do Nain' which is all set to be a chartbuster
and has en evergreen appeal to it. No wonder, not
just it arrives at the very beginning of the album,
it is also repeated in a duet version with Shreya
Ghoshal (good again) and a 'remix version' (not
really the preferred version).
An attempt to recreate the flavour of 'Beedi Jalaile
Le' turns out to be just a good - not extraordinary
- outing in the form of 'Munni Badnaam'. Lalit
Pandit is the guest composer and lyricist of this
song which has a UP-Bihar setting to it (which goes
in synch with the backdrop of the film as well) and
is sung in a rustic style by Mamta Sharma and
Aishwarya. The lyrics, though definitely not vulgar,
cater mainly to the gentry, what with references to
Bipasha Basu as well as Bebo (Kareena Kapoor). A
foot tapping (as is the 'remix version'), a lot will
depend upon how it is picturised on Malaika Arora
Khan because in isolation, it is not the kind that
has in it to cover a huge distance all by itself. |
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Well, if one thought that 'Don't Say Alvida' was the
best that Sajid-Wajid, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal
had to offer to Salman in Main Aurr Mrs Khanna then
watch out for 'Chori Kiya Re Jiya'. Boasting of
simple lyrics by Jalees Sherwani (who takes over the
scene from this point on), 'Chori Kiya Re Jiya' is
yet another winner that Dabangg can guarantee for
itself. Melodious, sweet sounding and instantly
bringing a smile on your face, 'Chori Kiya Re Jiya'
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comfortable hearing as well as viewing due to an
intrinsic innocent appeal.
What is not so innocent though is 'Udd Udd Dabangg' which is
the kind of title song that is totally on the same lines as
the one heard in title track of Omkara. What is also common
is Sukhwinder Singh who was vociferous in Omkara but is
hauntingly subdued yet powerful in Dabangg. It takes a
couple of listening to grasp the mood of 'Udd Udd Dabangg'
and though it is not the one to be sung around, it makes for
a good inclusion in the background score of the film's
narrative. Wajid too joins Sukhwinder for this rustic number
that should auger well with Salman's fans.
Just a few months back, music lovers were offered an
energetic 'drunken song' in the form of 'Taali Maar' [Veer].
In fact it was one under rated number that deserved to cover
a bigger distance. An effort is made to create a song on the
same lines, 'Humka Peeni Hai', with Salman as the centre of
attraction yet again. However, the results aren't as
exciting as 'Taali' with 'Humka Peeni Hai' turning out to be
just about average. Wajid, Master Salim and Shabab Sabri
come together to get the energy into the proceedings but
somehow the tune by itself doesn't excite a listener enough
to play it over and over again, despite the arrival of a
'remix version' a little later. |
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The album ends on a high note though with 'Dabangg
Theme', which just like the 'Most Wanted' track in
Wanted comes with good enough ammunition to keep the
listener hooked. Chances are that you have gone
through the theatrical promo of Dabangg already. If
so, there is good news because the same promo is
heard in 'Dabangg Theme' with even the dialogues
being kept intact. For the fans and followers of
Salman Khan, it is a much cherished added bonus to
listen to some |
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powerful dialoguebaazi.
OVERALL
Dabangg delivers what it promised. One expected a masala
soundtrack and this is what one gets with a couple of item
song sequences, a couple of theme tracks and two love songs
which are actually the highlight of the film. A soundtrack
that has something in store for mass (Munni Badnaam, Humka
Peeni Hai) as well as class (Tere Mast Mast Do Nain, Chori
Kiya Re Jiya), Dabangg should see good response at the music
stands. |
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Rating: 3/5 |
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