Bardasht Music Review

   There is an interesting theory that surrounds the star-cast of 'Bardaasht'. After Bobby Deol's recently released 'Kismat' failed where he was paired with ex-Miss World Priyanka Chopra, he is soon ready with his second consecutive actioner 'Bardaasht' where he is paired with ex-Miss Universe Lara Dutta. The film also stars Ritesh Deshmikh, Tara Sharma and Rahul Dev who plays the main villain in this actioner by E Niwas who directed 'Dum' last year. This flick has music by Himesh Reshammiya and lyrics by Sameer who are still basking in the glory of super-successful 'Tere Naam'.

There is something about the pairing of Himesh Reshammiya and Udit Narayan. While Udit Narayan sang with his heart in the title song of Himesh's 'Tere Naam', he does well in the opening song of 'Bardaasht' - 'Silsile Mulaqaton Ke' as well. Though 'Silsile' is more routine in nature when compared to 'Tere Naam', the similarity here is about Udit Narayan's vocals that sound as fresh as they were more than a decade back. Even in a regular song like this, which has lyrics by Sameer, he seems to be immensely interested in the proceedings and sings with his heart IN. This turns out to be a fine song, which is elevated mainly due to the rendering of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. For a change, you don't even mind an instrumental of the same appearing, once the quota of regular songs is through.

Shaan sounds very different in the song 'Aap Ki Khata Aap Ki Bewafai' where he deviates from his boyish rendition to more mature one. A duet where the lead couple is shown trying to resolve some conflicts by mutual agreement, it is easy on the ears. Sameer's lyrics too deserve a mention which are simple [as always] yet effective in conveying the emotions. Alka Yagnik is good as well in this situational song that also appears in an instrumental.

 Old world charm of the early 90s is back in Udit Narayan's 'Dil Mera Dil Na Maane'. Himesh Reshammiya and Udit Narayan create the same effect of soft music with an earthy feel as was prevalent in the songs of Tere Naam. A sad song where the protagonist is remembering the good old times they shared when they were together, it is not path breaking by any means, yet is nice to listen due to it's sheer simplicity and fine music. Alka Yagnik vocals too appear in the background but strangely she is not credited on the album cover. However she is duly credited when she sings the female version of the same track. In fact it's the same trend in this version where Udit Narayan's vocals appear in the background but he is not credited. Interesting, isn't it?

'Janabe Ali' is a modern day club song, which has a mix of British march-past signature tune, pop, rap and desi Indian music. Picturised on Ritesh Deshmukh, the song doesn't come anywhere near to recent club hits like 'It's the time to Disco' (Kal Ho Na Ho) or 'Ishq Khudai' (Rudraksh) or 'Pyaar Aaya Pyaar Aaya' (Plan). The song is, at best, just an average fare and may just be liked by some college-visiting folks, that's it!

Follows next is another love duet that seems to have been picturised again on Ritesh Deshmukh and Tara Sharma. In the tradition of Himesh Reshammiya and Sameer's earlier hits where they have mixed some English lyrics in the flow of Hindi songs, 'Na Na Na Na Re' also follows the similar trends and incorporates lyrics like 'I want to hug you, kiss you, love you' in between. Alisha Chinoy and Kunal Ganjawala sing this song well but somehow the overall effect is again - just average.

In the end, it's mainly 'Silsile Mulaqaton Ke', 'Aap Ki Khata' and to some extent 'Dil Mera Dil Na Maane' that sustain the album. These 3 songs too, would also cater to mainly those who like to listen to traditional Bollywood melodies. Overall the entire album is just about OK and would be an average preposition in totality.