Ra.One - Music Review
Finally, the wait is over and Shahrukh Khan amidst fanfare launched the music of one of the most highly awaited Diwali dhamaka and one of the big budget films ever made in the Indian cinema. Shahrukh has left no stone unturned to make the film one of the biggest openings that Bollywood box office has ever seen.
He has roped in Vishal-Shekhar to compose a chartbuster music. The lyrics of the movie have been penned by well-known lyricist like Panchi Jalonvi, Nirangen Iyengar, Vishal and Kumaar. Selective and talented singers like Shafqat Amanat Ali, Sukwinder Singh, Clinton Cerejo , Shruti Pathak , Hamsika Iyer are signed to deliver an ear-soothing music. International singer Akon requires a special mention. He has land his voice for the song Chammak Challo.
Ra.One is slated for Diwali release and the album has already made a place in the heart of the music lovers. It has altogether eight songs of different tastes. Here goes the list.
Chammak Challo-Sung by Hamsika Iyer is the main attraction of the album. Much has been spend on the track roping international singer Akon in the remix version while the original has been sung by Hamsika. Kareena Kapoor groove to the song. It is a high beat song, very charming and full of energy.
Dildara (Stand By Me)- Based on Ben King’s Stand by me, ‘Dildara’ on the first hearing will win your heart. Shafqat Ali’s powerful vocals will charm the music-goers. Kumaar’s lyrics are very captivating. It is an amalgamation of Indian contemporary and western music.
Criminal-This is Akon’s second offering. Very load but also has a Punjabi flavor. Shruti Pathak and Vishal Dadlani gives support to Akon. It is a fast paced song and highly instrumental. Western influence is much in this song as it is sung by Akon.
Bhare Naina- Sung by Nandini Srikar, ‘Bhare Naina’. Tabla is the main instrument here. It is another surprise of the movie with a semi-classical rendition by Nandini. It is a blend of western and Indian classical music. This song might not hit one instantly but it has a desired effect.
Right By Your Side- It is fun filled song, bit romantic. Sid Coutto lands his voice. Vishal-Shekhar could have done some more with his number.
Raftaarein-It is a super-hero oriented flick and so this type of superhero song is quite obvious. Vishal and Shekhar has been inspired from RD Burman and composed this type of action oriented song.
Jiya Mora Ghabraye (The Chase)-It is a highly electrified number sung by Sukhvinder Singh. He has induced full josh in this song. It is overall a good composition.
Comes The Light-Theme- This song is performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. The song depicts various emotions the protagonist goes through.
In the nutshell, ‘Ra.One’ is an experimental album. The English insertion in most number of song is a new thing which is accepted by the music lovers. There are few picks which will give a boost to the movie.