Oct 24, 2001 05:08 PM
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Remember last time when veteran director Harmesh Malhotra, Govinda and Anand Milind came together--they delivered a laugh riot called Dulhe Raja whose music was as successful as the movie itself. The same team is back with Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (KKPK) and from the looks of the promos, KKPK seems to be another fun movie. Preity Zinta plays the lead opposite Govinda in this Tutu Sharma production.
In the entire album, emphasis has been solely on beats than the content. In one way, it's a well planned move as all the songs have a similar feel and cater to one definite segment of audience - the hard core Govinda fans. Well, if 'Dulhe Raja' had 'Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare' by Sonu Nigam and Jaspinder Narula, then KKPK has 'Maare Nazar Se Katari' by the same singers.
Jolly Mukherjee of 'Chandni - O Meri Chandni' fame is heard again in the title song. Sunidhi Chauhan makes a mandatory appearance. And hold your breath!!!! It's a blatant copy of none other than - guess what? - 'Bailamos'. Now someone really needed guts to achieve this and the team of KKPK have proved that they have it in them!!!! The way the song has been copied is to be heard to be believed as it sounds more of funny than romantic with the way the hindi lyrics have been incorporated in the 'Bailamos' tune. And if this was not enough, then there is even a remix of the same number. In the beginning of the song, sound of the guitar strings is same as Vikas Bhalla's hit 'Hai Dhuan Hai Dhuan' from his debut pop album Awara.
A number that may become popular is 'Tere Ishq Mein Pad Gayee Re'. Preity Zinta matches step by step with Govinda (and his 'designer dresses') in this one and the song is fun to watch. Sonu Nigam and Jaspinder Narula lend their vocals in this one.
Another song by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik goes as ''Bachalo Bachalo Bachalo Bachalo Mohabbat Ka Kaanta Chubha Hai Bachalo''. Need we give any more explanation !!! The song is of the kind that Md. Aziz and company used to sing in the mid 80's.
'Bagalwali Aankh Maare' is a ched-chaad number by Udit Narayan and Jaspinder Narula and doesn't impress at all. Lyrics by Sameer too are nothing to write home about.
Front benchers will whole heartedly grab 'Challa Challa' and 'Yeh Ladki Nahi Ye Banaras Ka Paan Hai'. 'Challa Challa' by Sudesh Bhonsle is (again) typical Govinda stuff. It is all about our Hero No.1 pursuing the heroine to accept his proposal.
Chote Miyan challenges Bade Miyan again. How? Well, if Big B could croon 'Khaike Paan Banaras Waala' in DON, then can't our very own 'Virar Ka Chora' compare his girl to 'Banaras Ka Paan' itself. Believe it or not, but the this actually happens here. And why not? In Govinda's territory nothing is impossible - kuch bhi ho sakta hai !!! But to be fair to the musical score, this is one number that will bring the house down when viewed on big screen. Govinda's expressions are in full form here and the dance steps are enjoyable too!!!
What KKPK lacks in is - variety !!! Trouble is that all the songs sound exactly the same. Also there isn't a single number that you may boast of in front of your grand children 25 years from now !!!
KKPK has absolutely nothing for classes and for the masses too it may prove to be just an average affair. KKPK could well have been titled ''Tapori Hits of 2001''.
