Apr 11, 2005 10:14 AM
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(Updated Apr 11, 2005 10:14 AM)
Bose-the forgotten hero, as the name suggests this movie is about Netaji?s life, involves three great film personalities Shyam Benegal, A R Rahman and Javed Akthar.
In my opinion two freedom fighters who were very electrifying in there approach towards struggle for freedom were Bhagat Singh and Netaji. Movies on these two personalities have a great chance on creating an impact on the current young generation (I feel the approach used by other ?ahimsa? greats are little bit impractical now and I don?t think we have that kind of mentality).
Two-year back, Music of Legend of Bhagat Singh (LOBS), scored by ARR, directed by Rajkumar Santhoshi and lyric by Sameer, was acclaimed critically and ARR got a very good name from the people of Punjab. For his excellent performance as Bhagat Singh, Ajay Devagan received national award for that year. ARR got filmfare award for his music.
After Roja, Bombay, Vandemataram, 1947 Earth, Lagaan, Swades, LOBS (wait for Aamir Khan?s ?The Rising?), ARR is the unanimous choice of all great directors when it comes to score for patriotic movies and period movies. A great musician will score for all situations and for all people. They don?t split the people as classes and masses. They give high quality music in a lucid and very understandable form so that even a layman can understand his score. This has been proved by our own KVM, MSV, Raja, R D Burman, Shankar Jaikishan and now by ARR. Now let us what is in store for us from ARR in this album?
This album has 7 songs and 13-theme music.
Aazadi sung by ARR, Western Choir Chennai. Genre: Patriotic Song.
Well sung by ARR. ?Jaya he? sung by the choir in the BG adds richness to the song. Brings a good patriotic feel. Depicts the feeling of the people who struggled for the freedom. Has the potential to be the next ?vandemataram?.
Kadam Kadam sung by Vijay Prakash, Mumbai Film Choir. Genre: March Fast song.
This was the theme song of INA, which portrays their desire to free India from British. The original version of this song itself will be very energetic. ARR as infused some brilliant percussion that elevates this song to next level. One of the best songs in the album.
Ekla Chalo sung by Sonu Nigam, Nachiketa Chakraborty. Genre: Soft Patriotic song.
Song starts with Bengali lyrics by Chakraborty (Ekla Chalo means walk alone. Got this from my Bengali friend) and then Sonu Nigam took charge in Hindi. Very very soothing. A song that grows on you.
Hum Dilli Dilli Jayenge sung by Mumbai Film Choir. Genre: March Fast song.
Another good song. This song shows the INA army men?s belief in Subhash and the importance to protect Delhi.
Desk Ki Mitti sung by Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Sriram Genre: Soft Patriotic song.
I feel this song will be featuring on Netaji. He explains his love towards his motherland. Well sung by Sonu Nigam and is one of the best melody in the last 2 to 3 yrs.
Zikr sung by ARR, Rafi, Rakeeb, Shaukar Ali. Genre: Muslim Prayer.
Just vintage. ARR not just as a composer but also as singer. This is the best song in the album. Full of energy. Sung with lot of spirituality and vibrant. Hats off to ARR.
Ghoomparani sung by Sapna, Satyanarayan. Genre: Lullaby
A soft melody sung well by the new singers. Has been composed for the situation and it will grow on you after the release of the film.
Then we have as much as 13 theme music. All have been scored to suit the screenplay.
· Durga Pooja (which is inevitable if the film as Bengal as back drop),
· Theme music on Netaji appears in two different versions,
· Afghanistan Theme music (Best in the theme music category),
· Theme music on Hitler appears twice (Netaji tried to get help from Hitler. But Hitler refuses to help him. Got this from a Shyam Benegal?s interview),
· Two different Emilie (his lady love) themes,
· 2nd song and 5th song appears as an instrumental,
· Two war theme music,
· Finally, the album ends with our national anthem as an instrumental. We can?t and should not review our national anthem.
A R Rahman has tried to bring the Hollywood culture of scoring lot of theme music for a movie and we have to wait whether that culture will work in Indian cinema. He has justified his selection for this prestigious project with some scintillating songs and innovative theme music. In my opinion it is one of the best album from ARR and people who can understand Hindi will enjoy it more. I am yet to see a negative review from renowned sites.
Time to listen: Not with your friends. Listen when you are alone in the house. Better to play in a good stereo system or listen through good headphones.
Final Say: A must buy for ARR fans and Hindi music lovers.
