Farah Khan's second directorial venture is ready to hit the theatres.
While the movie is a much-anticipated one, the music is getting mixed
reviews from all over. Composed by the contemporary duo Vishal-Shekhar,
the soundtrack of "Om Shanti Om" is an amalgamation of songs
that belong to an earlier age.
Already doing the rounds of the small screen and making hearts go aflutter
is "Ajab si" - doused completely in romance, the song by K.K.
has this unconventionally youthful tune attached to it. K.K. is as usual
flawless while the lyrics are sweet and innovative.
Taking a complete U-turn is the track titled "Dard-e-disco".
Rendered by Sukhwinder and assisted by Caralisa, Marianne D'Cruz and
Nisha Mascarenhas, the number is very close to being a disaster.
Shaan renders "Dastaan-e-Om-Shanti-Om", which reminds one
so much of the evergreen "Ek hasina thi". The musical ensemble
seems elaborate and the track has a 50-50 chance of doing well.
"Deewangi deewangi" boasts of a gang of singers including
Shaan, Rahul Saxena, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan and Udit Narayan,
some of the best of the lot. In the song, music from the yesteryears
has been fused with contemporary tones. Javed Akhtar's lyrics add to
the journey into the past.
"Dhoom Tana" makes it difficult for one to say whether it
will be an out and out success or just fade away. Abhijeet and Shreya
do a good job of rendering Javed Akhtar's lyrics, and Vishal-Shekhar's
music doesn't disappoint either, yet the overall appeal of the track
leaves you wanting.
"Jag soona soona lage" boasts of singers like Rahat Fateh
Ali Khan and Richa Sharma, who with their powerful voices enthral the
masses. Javed saab's lyrics contribute to the heart-breaking theme of
the song where melody plays a huge role and Rahat Fateh's soulful and
passionate voice completes the circle.
Continuing with the theme of creating music belonging to a completely
different era, Vishal-Shekhar rope in Sonu Nigam and Shreya for "Main
agar kahoon". A mushy and romantic song, it encompasses doses of
sweet nothings written by Javed Akhtar. It will find instant fans who
may, however, back off after a while.
Fragments of all the tracks in the soundtrack are put together to form
"Om Shanti Om", a medley mix. This should be a treat for anyone
who has loved each and every song in the album. Who else would download
it?
Despite a few problems, "Om Shanti Om" is a sure winner!