Directed by: Anubhav SinhaProduced by: Gauri Khan
Music by: Vishal-Shekhar
Lyrics: Kumar, Anvita Dutt, Vishal Dadlani, Niranjan Iyengar
Release date(s) October 26, 2011
Ra One is Sci-Fi movie starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Shahana Goswami in the lead roles. Directed by Anubhav Sinha who have earlier directed successful films like ‘Tum Bin’ , ‘Dus’ and the not so successful ‘Cash’, it has been produced under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment. Music is composed by Vishal-Shekhar who are synonymous with quality music and fresh sound and the lyrics have been written by Kumar, Anvita Dutt, Vishal Dadlani and Niranjan Iyengar. Expectations are humungous as it is the most anticipated movie of the year and the names attached to it have always guaranteed good music. Let’s analyse it in detail.
The album starts with the ultimate item song of the year ‘Chammak Challo’ sung by international pop star Akon who is a global phenomenon. He has sung it in Hindi which shows his dedication as an artist and that shows in his singing and pronunciation. Hamsika Iyer has sung the female part with absolute finesse with a good command over Tamil language. The song has an international feel in terms of its setting yet it has a desi flavor thanks to the lyrics which are massy and catchy. The Congo is used very effectively giving it an African touch and the Tamil lyrics provide it a south Indian flavor. This will surely become a rage in the coming days. ‘Chammak Challo’ comes with another 4 versions which are different types of remixes like Punjabi Mix, Club Mix, International Version and Remix. All the versions are outstanding.
Next is ‘Dildaara’ which is out an out romantic track with a great melody which instantly hooks on to you. Sung by Shafqat Amanat Ali to perfection, his voice works wonders with such a melodious song. As soon as he hits the first note, it touches the heart. The song starts off with some English lyrics with a phrase ‘Stand by Me’ being the punch. Backing vocals have been given by Vishal-Shekhar. In the interlude, Vishal sings some sargams which are truly exceptional. This is the best song of the year.
Then comes yet another cracker of a song ‘Criminal’ sung by Akon, Vishal Dadlani and Shruti Pathak. The English lyrics are sung by Akon and the Hindi parts by Vishal Dadlani and Shruti Pathak. All of them have done a fantastic job and have sung it with extra zing. It is a fast paced dance track with catchy phrases like ‘dhinna dhinna’ appearing frequently. The song starts off with a siren and then comes the techno beats accompanied by Dhol beats giving it a unique feel. Lyrics are pep and as per the requirement of this kind of track. Yet another winner in the album. It also comes in a Club Remix version with added beats which will be played in clubs for a long time.
After this the album takes a U-Turn and comes a semi-classical song ‘Bhare Naina’ sung by Nandini Shrikar who renders it so beautifully that you can actually feel the emotions that the character have been going through at that point. The song starts off with tabla beats and the ethereal yet rustic voice of Nandini Shrikar singing in a conventional classical manner but the song changes path as the phrase ‘Bhare Naina’ comes. It turns in a western-classical fusion with huge orchestration coming in place. Lyrics are like gems complementing the exceptional composition of Vishal-Shekhar which sounds truly divine.
Vishal-Shekhar then returns to their signature youthful and peppy style with ‘Right by Your Side’ which is a quintessential urban song with a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. Sung by ‘Siddharth Coutto’ sounding very similar to Vishal Dadlani, he does good a job and sings it with attitude. The instruments mainly used here are guitar and synthesizer. It appears a little weak in front of other brilliantly composed tracks but otherwise it’s a decent listen.
The album again reaches its high with the arrival of ‘Raftaarein’ which is a tribute to the great musical legend ‘Late R.D Burman’ having a rock attitude and a 70’s feel to it in the way it is composed. It starts with the signature tune of the movie and is sung by Vishal-Shekhar in R.D Burman style with a crackling voice making it a nostalgic experience. It perfectly suits the genre of this film and will come at a crucial point in the film’s narrative. A rocking tribute!
With Sukhwinder Singh coming behind the mike, one can be assured that it will be a classy song. Titled ‘Jiya Mora Ghabraye (The Chase)’ it is a fusion of western rock beats and the classical style singing of Sukhwinder Singh. The end product is a stunning musical piece which is sure to create ripples once its video hits the screens. Backing vocals have been provided by Vishal Dadlani. The Usp of this song is the singing of Sukhwinder Singh who shows his command over classical singing and his voice sounds as powerful as a thunderstorm.
After seven superb tracks comes three instrumental pieces: Comes the Light, I’m On and Song of the End. The first two are lavish and grand in its setting with huge orchestration matching to the grandeur of the movie. The third one is melodious and slow paced. All the three will be used as a background score in the film enhancing its impact.
The album consists of varied genres of songs and surpasses the gigantic expectations that we had from this score. Vishal- Shekhar has delivered their best soundtrack till date which is an experience in itself. It is grand in its truest term and has quality written all over it. The two tracks sung by Akon are true blue chartbusters and will be at the top the world over. Tracks like Dildaara and Bhare Naina are beautiful melodious that are sure to linger in listeners mind for a lifetime. Special mention for ‘Jiya Mora Ghabraye’ which is a best fusion track in a long time, will be lauded for its uniqueness and excellent singing by Sukhwinder Singh. All in all, it is one of the best Bollywood soundtracks of all time. Must Hear!
My Picks: Chammak Challo, Dildaara, Criminal, Bhare Naina, Jiya Mora Ghabraye.
Rating:4.5 Stars
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