Mar 07, 2016 09:20 PM
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Musician Himesh Reshammiya returns to the acting fold with his new movie Teraa Surroor which is the next part of his debut Aap Kaa Surroor. Himesh and Surroor are synonymous with each other as it is this very song that catapulted him into a phenomenon close to a decade ago. Thus there is the added burden of delivering a score that can match up to that level. Movies starring him have invariably had very good music notwithstanding the box office outcomes of his ventures. It is a big surprise actually to see that Himesh has sung only 2 songs in the album, a far cry from his previous films that had almost all songs sung by him. Sameer Anjaan is the primary lyricist with Shabbir Ahmed chipping in with a solitary track.
Soft piano notes begin the passionate ballad Main Woh Chaand sung by Darshan Raval. The arrangements are very simplistic with the composer letting the singer’s voice take the centre stage. This is a kind of melody which is more in the Mithoon territory as Himesh follows a similar pattern. It has traces of his own Dard Dilon Ke of The Xpose as well. So this is an inspired melody that sees Himesh blending his style with the current trend and the end result is pleasing to the ears. Darshan Raval gets his next big opportunity to showcase his singing credentials and he does an excellent job. The trembling effect he gives in certain lines adds zing to the song and the lyrics by Sameer are simple, yet very effective thus ensuring a chartbuster beginning for the album.
Rating: 3.5/5
Himesh Reshammiya trusts Darshan Raval to deliver the goods for a consecutive time with the next track Bekhudi. No song by Himesh yet in his own movie, this is a real surprise! As the guitar strings make an appearance, it reminds one of Tera Mera Milna of Aap Kaa Surroor- The Movie. Now this is a track that has the unique Reshammiya touch. Darshan Raval is very impressive yet again, though he sounds quite similar to Arijit Singh here. This man seems to have it in him to make it big in the music scene. Aditi Singh Sharma lends him good company and her sensuous, painful vocals touch one’s heart. This is an appealing number that can only get more popular as days progress.
Rating: 3.5/5
Arijit Singh enters the scene with Wafa Ne Bewafaai. One aspect with many Himesh’s compositions is that he creates a soulful melody and does not meddle with unnecessary instrumentation. He allows the melody to hold its sway with the singing alone and the background remaining just as an add-on. This track is a good example of that as he runs the entire song mostly with a clap background and the results are excellent. It is yet another trademark Himesh Reshammiya composition and Arijit Singh sings with just the required emotions and ensures that it would be loved by a wide segment of the audience. Suzzanne De Mello handles her English portions well, but Neeti Mohan does not let Arijit run away with the honours as she belts out a compelling rendition that just about overshadows Arijit! Sameer’s lines are thoroughly enjoyable and this is the best track heard till now. The kind which one would not mind listening even 5-6 years down the line.
Rating: 4/5
Finally Himesh comes behind the mike for Teri Yaad written by Shabbir Ahmed. He collaborates with the rapper Baadshah for the first time. One expected a firecracker of a song with two popular artists working on a song, but the expectations are not quite met here as Badshah’s rap is plain mediocre and outdated. There is a rushed feeling to the song that does not quite allow it to settle down in the listeners’ minds. Himesh’s rendition is good, though it appears forced in the remix like treatment meted out to the song. But the music is sharp and the best part about this track is the flute piece which is very peppy. The foot tapping music would ensure that it would be played in pubs and discotheques for a while.
Rating: 3/5
Young, budding singers have to somewhat fall into the radar of Reshammiya as he is giving some fantastic opportunities to these talents by taking them under his wing. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo had some super hit tracks with unestablished singers. After Darshan Raval, India’s Raw Star winner Rituraj Mohanty gets a look in here and he gives a rock star like rendition in Adhoori Zindagi that has a rock set up . The guitars make a vociferous impact and Rituraj’s power packed singing is like the icing on the cake.Songs like these can make a strong impact on the big screen with the right picturisation and one hopes that this is played at the right situation. Himesh Reshammiya has not composed many songs in this genre and it is good to see him dabbling in varied genres. He deserves praise for pushing young talents to the fore.
Rating: 3.5/5
Remember the chartbuster Ishq Samandar of Sanjay Gupta’s Kaante? Well, there is a reloaded version here with Himesh Reshammiya and Kanika Kapoor replacing Anand Raj Anand and Sunidhi Chauhan. Why a remixed version was needed is not known, but Himesh includes a few bits of Assalaam Waalekum(Aap Kaa Surroor)too. Credit to the original composition goes to Anand Raj Anand and Himesh just tinkers around with the original, though his singing is appealing and better than in the former. Kanika Kapoor though tries hard, but does not quite match up to Sunidhi Chauhan’s electric voice. The end result is that there is nothing special with this track.
Rating: 2.5/5
Teri Yaad(Reprise)is the last song of the album and what a track it turns out to be! The earlier part with Baadshah was like a remix and had diluted the feel of the track and here, we get to listen to it unadulterated! Aashiq Banaaya Aapne launched Himesh’s singing career and that track had turned out to be a historic hit that continues to be played even today on many playlists. Well, Teri Yaad is Aashiq Banaaya Aapne- II. It has the same feel, the same longing, similar arrangements and the same passionate vocals. Shabbir Ahmed’s lyrics form the backbone of this emotionally charged song. Even though the lines are too mundane, they still manage to strike an impression thanks to the lilting melody. This is trademark Himesh Reshmmiya singing in his inimitable high pitched nasal style. When it comes to this genre, there is nobody to beat Himesh and he just has this very distinctive style of composition for such tracks that can be carried only by his own voice. A few might complain, but hordes of his fans have already lapped up this song in a big way. A revisit to the previous decade!
Rating: 4/5
Himesh used to sing almost all the songs of his own movies that started having a negative impact as that meant that he had to compromise on variety and also resulted in over exposure. But now he has learnt the lessons as he has adopted a ‘horses for courses’ policy and this album is by far his most universally appealing one(In films starring him) after the evergreen classic Radio. He knows the pulse of the music lovers and also maintains a fine balancing act that satiates his fans while also having wider appeal in Teraa Surroor. Each song has chartbuster potential and that says a lot about the commercial prospects of the album. It is also a breeding ground of some wonderful fresh talents and as a result it lends freshness to the soundtrack. Whether this album is as good as its predecessors is debatable, but it has enough firepower to arouse interest and buzz for the movie. Yet another addition to Himesh Reshmmiya’s HIT musical kitty. Undoubted CHARTBUSTER.
Album Rating: 3.5/5
