Shantanu Moitra returns after his classic "Parineeta" to
compose a soundtrack for the multi-starrer "Laaga Chunari Mein
Daag". While fans of Moitra's genre will be delighted with the
album, others wouldn't be disappointed either as he creates a soundtrack
that is different, encompasses melody and doesn't miss out on the Indian
classical touch.
Swanand Kirkire provides the lyrics for the title track "Chunari
mein daag", a brilliant piece of music. Vocals by Shubha Mudgal
are a treat as her amazing voice does complete justice to the song.
Someone who deserves special mention here is Mita Vashisht, known to
have assisted Mudgal earlier, who contributes by reciting certain words
at regular intervals.
"Ehi thaiyaa motiya", an all-in-all classical number finds
a place in the soundtrack with Rekha Bharadwaj rendering it. Seeming
to be a song picturised in a 'kotha', it has all the essentials that
such a track usually has - tabla and background vocals - giving it a
completely authentic feel.
A masti song comes in next with "Hum toh aise hai", a rare
combination of Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal singing together.
Listening to the track is an enjoyable experience. With feel-good lyrics,
the two female singers are joined by Swanand Kirkire and Pranab Biswas.
The song, being an introductory piece and with a small town touch, succeeds
in catching one's attention.
In 'Ik teekhi teekhi si ladki' we get to hear K.K. and Shreya's effortless
vocals. The pleasant track is light, sweet and melodic.
"Kachchi kaliyan" turns out to be absolutely different from
the earlier lot. A fast and peppy number, it has K.K., Sonu Nigam, Shreya
Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan providing the vocals. It includes certain
folk lyrics interspersed with some English words too! A sure shot entertainer,
this track is packed with lots of energy and is a typical number to
be played during Indian weddings.
An average song comes in the form of "Zara gungunalein chalo".
With a western touch to it, the track has been rendered by Babul Supriyo
and Mahalaxmi Iyer. Moitra tries to give the track a romantic tinge
by bringing in the guitar but the overall appeal of the number doesn't
impress much.
The soundtrack of "Laaga Chunari Mein Daag" has a very refreshing
feel to it, but the compositions might not match up to Moitra's earlier
works that have created ripples.