By Hindustan Times
Film: Teri Meri Kahaani
Music Director: Sajid-Wajid
Lyricist: Prasoon Joshi
Singers: Wajid, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Sonu Niigaam and Shabir Bro
Rating: *** 1/2
Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor have reunited on screen for Teri Meri Kahaani and Sajid-Wajid have provided a great musical base for his or her story by churning out a soundtrack that has a youthful fervour. It grows on you. And with Prasoon Joshi penning the lyrics, the album manages to capture the essence of 3 different periods on which the film is premised.
The album kicks off with Mukhtasar. Crooned by the Wajid himself, the song is a showstopper in its own right. A GORGEOUS romantic number, it is vitally soothing and reminds you of the spring season when everything looks so cheerful. Coupled with catchy beats, the song has already topped the charts and can continue to rule the music scene for quite a protracted time.
It also has a remix version by DJ Suketu, so one can surely be successful at clubs and click on with the lovebirds, way to its catchy beats and mushy feel.
Next one is titled Alla Jaane and is a characteristic Rahat Fateh Ali Khan song, which charms you with its poignant touch and Sufi elements. The song means that you can relax and is an ideal number to hear after a tiring day. Prasoon Joshi has struck the suitable note with the lyrics, that's well supported by convincing composition.
Next up is Jabse Mere Dil Ko Uff, which instantly makes you groove with its retro tone and is paying homage to the musical kind of yesteryears. The superb vocal combination of Sonu Niigaam and Sunidhi Chauhan has enhanced the song's tempo and it manages to boost your mood.
Humse Pyaar Kar Le Tu is an out and out dance number with a desi feel and Wajid has given flawless treatment to the song together with his vocals. He have been well supported by Mika, Shabir Bro and Shreya Ghosal. Their voices blend quite simply and the harmonium playing within the track transports you right into a different era altogether.
This one too has a remix version with lot of techno beats but one prefers to stay with the unique. It isn't bad but might have been given a greater treatment just like the Mukhtasar remix.
It is followed by That's All I ACTUALLY Wanna Do, which brings you back into the present, way to modern puppy love feel to it. It has a possible to hook up with youth and the composition also uses certain tones from Mukhtasar. The duet has Shaan and Shreya coming together and so they be able to hold your attention.
All and all, the soundtrack manages achieve the goal - it captures the mood of 3 different periods. Sajid-Wajid, who've made a reputation mostly through peppy numbers, give us a mixture of different musical styles, showing that they're versatile and will satisfy your musical appetite in additional than one way.
