I remember writing this, in my review of Pandiraj’s debut Tamil film, ‘Pasanga‘. Tamil cinema is home to rampant male domination. No hero in our state apologizes – its always...
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Anaganaga Oka Dheerudu (Music review), Telugu – Salim Sulaiman, Koti, Mickey J Meyer & MM Keeravani
Keeravani’s Ninnu chudani plays on stereotypes, but manages to occasionally impress, thanks to that prominent accordion. Salim Sulaiman’s Premalekha Raasene rehashes their Hindi style, but sounds brilliant nevertheless – scintillating...
Continue reading...Hisss (Music review), Hindi – Assorted composers
Anu Malik’s Lagi lagi has some old world charm, but gets drowned in overindulgent music. His other song, Lafanaa, is item’ish chaos with borrowed rhythms and recycled hooks. Beyond the...
Continue reading...Aashayein (Music review), Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman, Pritam and Shiraz Uppal
Ab mujhko offers faux optimism, in a conventional package, while Mohit Chauhan’s reflective Chala aaya pyar doesn’t work entirely despite some neat tabla-infused orchestration. Shafqat’s Shukriya zindagi is standard SEL-template and is...
Continue reading...Music review: Teen Patti (Hindi – Salim Sulaiman)
Bachchan’s probability mumbo-jumbo sounds silly in an otherwise-enjoyable, Bond’ish Life is a game; fantastic vocals by Sonia Saigal and Anushka! Summertime (George Gershwin’s original used as-is) has corny lyrics, but...
Continue reading...Music review: Pyaar Impossible (Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman)
Alisha starts the soundtrack reasonably well with its spunky arrangements and fabulously cool vocals by Anushka and Salim Merchant. Even the title song has a pleasant tune that, without trying...
Continue reading...Music review: Rocket Singh – Salesman of the Year (Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman)
The title Pocket mein rocket sounds terribly obscene, till you listen to the catchy, highly enjoyable song – it’s a simple, addictive tune and the choice of Benny Dayal is...
Continue reading...Music review: Kurbaan (Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman)
Shukran Allah is predictably and genuinely pleasing, particularly, the prominent title phrase rings long after the song is over. Sukhwinder and Kailash Kher have a really harmonious session in Dua,...
Continue reading...Music review: Luck (Hindi – Salim Sulaiman)
Minimal techno-wizardry and even more minimal tune makes Luck aazma a poor title song, but the duo spring a surprise with Salim’s vocals in the laid-back melody of Khudaya ve....
Continue reading...Music review: Kambakkht Ishq (Hindi – Anu Malik, RDB & Salim Sulaiman)
From the promos, Om mangalam by RDB sounded mundane, but ironically, that is the best track of the soundtrack. And, it’s merely a passable track inspired no doubt by Singh...
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