Jashn-e-ishqa‘s manic energy is wonderfully delivered by Javed Ali and Shadaab Faridi. Tune maari entriyaan is catchy South Indian kuthu all the way (even the Bengali version), including a sneaky homage the TKS Natarajan’s 80s cult Tamil song, Ennadi muniyamma. Jiya‘s backgrounds and sweeping melody are enticing, but Asalaam-e-ishqum sounds like unimpressive early Pritam material. Saaiyaan too is left-over Junoon-styled Pakistani pop. Khusro’s Mann kunto maula gets a austere classical version and a rock version – both are functional! The title song uses the word awkwardly at best, while Rhythm of Jashn-e-ishqa is a mish-mash. Reasonably competent effort from Sohail.
Keywords: Gunday, Sohail Sen
