Tere khayal, seemingly using Maand raga, sounds lovely in Kavita’s evocative voice, while the breezy Yun toh naadan takes cues from Pritam’s style. Chahe dard de and Iss tasavvur hold gorgeous tunes; Kavita’s tunes and choice of instruments work in their favor; the former’s Charukesi and saarangi base and the latter’s santoor base helps in conveying pathos beautifully. Zindagi ki and Aaye gaye sound dissonant from the rest with frothy pop and folk sound, respectively. Tu mera gets the best verses from lyricist Jagdish Prakash! Kavita Seth’s Ek Din is an interesting attempt, but its overall modern-ghazal sound is conventional.
Keywords: Ek Din, Kavita Seth, Jagdish Prakash
