The music of “3 Idiots” is a mega release for several reasons. Firstly, it more or less confirms the imminent release of the much anticipated comedy caper which is expected to be a huge success thanks mainly to a certain actor, Aamir Khan. But don’t underestimate the supporting cast(including Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani) and the production team which consists of a successful team including Vidhu Vinod Chopra(Producer) and Rajkumar Hirani(Director) from “Munnabhai” fame. Let there be no doubt, this is another blockbuster in the making!
The music itself is delivered by the underrated Shantanu Moitra, a gifted composer who has been the firm choice for Vidhu Vinod Chopra ever since Moitra produced the exceptional, career defining and widely acclaimed soundtrack for Parineeta(2005). Lyricist Swanand Kirkire has been partnering Moitra for most of his career and has proved a stalwart companion. But “3 Idiots” presents a unique challenge for them in that the music is likely to feature more as situational / background amidst the laughter and comedy scenes….can they make a telling impact to add value to the movie?
Track 1, “Aal Izz Well” is undoubtedly a background tune to the zany theme of the movie with its fun-n-frolicking attitude! Moitra lights up the atmosphere of “3 Idiots” with a mixture of bells, whistles, dhol damaka and good humoured banter that will support the visuals on screen. Sonu Nigam’s jolly vocals are superb and dominate proceedings although he is supported in the background by Shaan and Swanand Kirkire(don’t be surprised listeners, this isn’t the first time Moitra has made use of the lyricist's vocal talents!). Lyrics by Swanand Kirkire are just as freaky as the music but that’s the whole point of the song! Overall as a stand alone track it’s disappointing but on screen it should work well.
Wow Track 2 lights up the bulbs in your mind and gets you itching for the dance floor and then some! “Zoobi Doobi” brings together one of the finest singing duets in Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal amidst a catchy, upbeat but old fashioned jazz tune created by Moitra that will remind his fans of the amazing “Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani” from Parineeta! As a result expect plenty of real sounds from instruments like the drums, trumpet, piano, strings etc. The singing is simply wonderful here with each singer complimenting the other perfectly like two white doves, listen out for their laid back accent and the superb manner in which they overlap each other’s chorus line “Zoobi doobi zoobi doobi pum para, zoobi doobi param pum, zoobi doobi zoobi doobi nache kyun pagal stupid man”. Lyrics are humorous, fresh and fit the bill. This is a song that won’t appeal to the masses but those with a discerning ear will appreciate it immensely and fans of Shantanu will lap it up instantly! Alas, if only it was longer.but let’s hope Aamir and Kareena can create the magic on screen as well.
