Ghajini (Hindi) Music Review

Ghajini (Hindi) - Ghajini - run-of-the-mill musical by Rahman

On grounds of reality, one fine factor should've got your adrenalines shot with 'Ghajini'. Aye! 2-A factors (Aamir Khan-A.R. Rahman) had enthralled nook and corners with their previous ventures 'Rangeela', 'Lagaan', 'Rang De Basanti' and Aamir's Production 'Jaane Ya Tu Jaane Na'. And now, guess what could be your verdicts after heeding to album of 'Ghajini'. Well we've got it spelled on the tagline 'Run-of-the-mill musical' and merely it's passable score from ARR who fascinated with his spellbinding style in 'Yuvvraaj'. The maestro had hop-skipped different genres with each song to another; be it 'Dil Ka Rishta' or 'Mastam', they sounded great with grand orchestras and unique style of composition. Of course, it's been a mixed bag of simultaneous hits 'n' misses lined up from Rahman with his 'Rang De Basanthi'- 'Guru' – 'Jodha Akbar' – 'Jaane Ya Tu Jaanena' – 'Yuvvraaj' and now 'Ghajini'. It's not just his directorial debut in Bollywood, but the first time we see Murugadoss and Rahman gearing up together (they hadn't teamed up for Kollywood projects). Tamil version of Ghajini had Harris Jayaraj tuning in laudable melodies and maestro strides with his own élan in the remake. The album comprises of 6 numbers with a duet, an instrumentals and rest of solos… Guzarish – Elegance unveiled Listen here Singers: Javed Ali, Sonu Nigam Perhaps, with the sensational promos continually screened all over, 'Guzarish' should've really grabbed everyone's senses much before audio hitting the markets. All praises for Javed Ali as he turns entire glares with huskily-toned voice. Right from alpha; with his mesmerizing hum, Javed carries off the entire song with his plushy intonations. Well, does the song possesses Rahman's USPs? Obviously, synthesized-beats aren't so catchy. But don't miss the fantastic vistas of transfixing vocals filled-in and mandolin played by Seenu. Overall, it's a song that'll go straight into everyone's stereos and Ipods undeleted for long time. Aye Bachchu – Suzanne's show Listen here Singers: Suzanne Hah! It's a bedazing piece from Suzanne. Her style of vocalizing illustrates her unstrained approach on rendering this song. Of course, she impinges on with her bold voice that more or less goes the same as Sunidhi Chauhan. Awesome indeed, the rhythmic notes on lead guitars by Ivan, Neil and Sanjeev make it happen as a live concert of western rock (but not the best as Shankar-Ehasan-Loy's score on guitar in Rock On). Srinivas' supervising on Suzanne's shifting of paradigms of vocalisms are over-the-top and somewhat noteworthy. Beguiling combos of percussions, guitars and fill-ins of single notes on bass instruments make the show more lavish. On the dot, Rahman seems to have coalesced Madonna's style of voice and rhythmic patterns that sounds alike ones in Backstreet Boys. Kaise Mujhe – Heart-binding duet Listen here Singers: Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghosal Its synthesized harpsichords and fortepiano played on interlude with simple percussions mingled in the following seconds. With Andante cantabile set on rhythms, it's a melodious duet rendered by Benny Dayal and Shreya Ghosal. Well, both singers and brightly-spotted instruments tantamount and song would peak to the best once it goes on visuals. Nevertheless, this isn't as extraordinary from the trio Benny Dayal-Shreya Ghosal-Rahman as with 'Tu Hi Meri Dost' in Yuvvraaj. Bekha – Off an unusual panache Listen here Singer: Karthik And again, the teasers are sure to have got the tunes lined in your minds. Bekha seems to be appearing on the screens as young lad falls for the beauteous missy. As the courtesy goes, couple of samples on rhythmic tunes seems to have been picked from samples4.com. Martin's booming saxophone adds rich colors to the tango-typed rhythms. The entire song is about Karthik's ostentatious modulations on tongue-twisting words that have been fabulously enunciated. Saxophone, trombones, strings and piano keeps flowing simultaneously for the complete 5mins. Yeah! Getting to watch Aamir Khan in 6 different stylish get-ups should again make it more pop. Latoo – Middling on all vistas Listen here Singer: Shreya Ghosal Be it style, rhythms or kind of sound; nothing sounds the best as other numbers. Possibly, lets us doubt is it straight from the shoulders of Rahman? Nothing of his archetypal elegance is spotted other than choral vocalisms of Tanvi, Sakthi, Anisha and Suvi along with Benny, Karthik and Tippu. Shreya Ghosal's decent efforts look more appealing and Pravin Mani's English lyrics with atypical rhythms may sound more in disco floors. Kaise Mujhe (Instrumental) – All praises for Kiran Listen here Symphonious instrumentals of classic 'n' western styles mingled get us for a soothing ride of melodious tune. Fine! It's Kiran's flute that eclipses every bits of tunes including Shreya's voice in the second minute of song. Perhaps, Neil Mukherji's pleasant-sounding notes on guitars accompanies for making it more glistening. Interlude in the initial seconds played reminds us one of Rahman's recent tunes in Tamil (similar to 'I Miss You Da' from Sakkarakatti). Exquisitely as background scoring, the instrumental may enhance the emotional feel on screens. On the whole, Rahman's musical on 'Ghajini' looks quite middling as compared with his trenchant work in 'Yuvvraaj'. Indeed, amongst all his ventures with Aamir Khan, the melodies spelled by maestro aren't attention-getting. With promos continually hitting the screens of television round the clocks, Aamir Khan would extend his brilliant tactics and make the songs topping out. Verdict: Moderate-yet-impressive Rating : *** LISTEN & DOWNLOAD 'Ghajini' Songs on Raaga.com

Asin - Pure magic! n Luck!

After making it big in the South, Asin steps into the choppy waters of Bollywood with Ghajini.

The billboards across the country are screaming: Remember December 25, but Asin wishes that her audience in the South forgets the original Ghajini and watches the Hindi version with an open mind. “I know there is a lot of anticipation about the film in the South.” She gives it to the pan-India appeal of one man: Aamir Khan.

Comparisons are inevitable and Asin finds both Suriya, (who played the lead in the original) and Aamir equally passionate about the lead character Sanjay. The guy loses his girlfriend and memory in a gang attack. Out to take revenge, he finds himself handicapped, for he can remember only the last 15 minutes. So, he begins to write down the vital clues. Asin says that the story is the same; only the climax has been tweaked a bit. “I can’t compare, but the Hindi version has definitely been shot on a bigger scale.” In remakes (remember Nayak?), the dialogues are often literally translated into Hindi, lending a dramatic effect. Here, she maintains, the dialogues have been rewritten to suit the nuances of the language.

Talking of language, Asin insists she is fluent in Hindi. Putting doubts to rest, she adds the film was shot in sync sound, so there was no way she could cheat her way through.

Asin plays Kalpana, a model who believes in social activism. “As I had already played the character, it was easier for me to emote.” After the Mumbai terror attack, celebrity activism has also come into focus. “I don’t mind being part of a protest if it is not a publicity device. I am associated with a number of charity projects. I don’t agree with those who consider every celebrity protest as some sort of a gimmick. I have as much right to show solidarity with those who faced the terror attack as anybody else.”

As for shifting to Mumbai, Asin clarifies she has not shifted base. “It is just that the film was to be shot in Mumbai in real locations; so I thought it would be better to find a place in Mumbai rather than shuttling between cities. My parents are with me.” Her father is doubling as her manager. “He accompanies me on shoots.”

Is it indicative of some kind of insecurity in a new city? “Not at all. I am a very secure person. In the past, I have stayed in Mumbai for short periods for shooting commercials. I don’t think anybody should mind him accompanying me. As far as work goes, I have not found Bollywood any different from the South. New subjects are being tested everywhere. I had heard of projects getting delayed in Bollywood because stars don’t report on time but I have found everybody quite punctual.” Even Salman Khan? “Yes (laughs), I have completed a short schedule with him for London Dreams and he was on time.”

As for the gossip columns, which are full of her shopping binge in London with Vipul Shah, she says: “This is perhaps the only thing I have yet to figure out. Stories have been written about me when I have hardly spoken to the media. How do they come up with such ridiculous stuff? I want to clarify that there is no truth in the story that Vipul bought me shoes costing around a couple of lakhs because I was not happy with the ones I was offered. The film’s designer was in London a month before the shoot and he sourced all the stuff, including the shoes.”

Image is a big issue in Bollywood, and Asin says her only aim is not to get slotted. “I don’t want to be bracketed as someone for the intelligent multiplex audience or as having mass appeal. If I see myself fitting into a story, I will do it. Simple.”

What about the tag ‘glamorous’? “The word is loosely used. To me, glamour is more about style and attitude. There is a line of decency which I will never cross.”

Between the lines

On her selection

I was told Aamir watched the original and wanted me in the remake.

On Aamir

The media portrays Aamir as overtly methodical. Like most of us, he has a lighter side. I had heard that he loves to play pranks on newcomers. Thankfully, I was not targeted. On the last day of shooting, he did get some ideas but it was too late.

Here to stay

I am excited about Vipul Shah’s London Dreams and Bharatbala’s Walt Disney production 19th Step with Kamal Haasan.