Showing posts with label Javed Akhtar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Javed Akhtar. Show all posts

Javed Akhtar- Guru Dutt was his Inspiration

 


Javed Akhtar (born on 17th Jan 1945) arrived in Mumbai on 4 October 1964 to become a filmmaker. His dream was to make a film with Guru Dutt as Director with Akhtar Ul Imaan as the writer, who wrote films like Kanoon(1960), Dharamputra(1961), Waqt(1965) and many more.

His dream of meeting Guru Dutt and working with him shattered only in 6 days of his arriving in Bombay. His idol Guru Dutt committed suicide on 10th Oct 1964. So his dream could not be fulfilled working as his assistant and learn filmmaking. In a TV show, he said that Jaal(1951), the second film of Guru Dutt was his inspiration, even the character of the angry young man in his films was inspired by this film.

He was born as Jadoo Akhtar in Gwalior, (Madhya Pradesh) to Jan Nisar Akhtar, a Bollywood film songwriter and Urdu poet, and singer Safia Akhtar, a teacher and writer. Akhtar's early years were spent in Lucknow, Aligarh and Mumbai, mostly with relatives. He was a gifted debater in college, he won the Rotary Club Prize frequently.

Poetry was in his genes but he didn't want to be a poet. He even didn't want to be a writer but circumstances made him scriptwriter. Within six days of his arrival, he had to leave his father's home. He had 27 paise in his pockets. He had no certainty of either food or shelter.

To start earning money, he started doing an odd job as a clapper boy with Kamal Amrohi in a salary of Rs 50 per month. He had a struggle of 5 years. During his struggle, he even Ghost wrote many stories and dialogues for established writers.

. He got a job as a scriptwriter on Yakeen(1969) which flopped. Akhtar then joined with his friend Salim Khan to develop the story for Adhikar(1971). Their first film as a scriptwriter was Andaz(1971) followed by Haathi Mere Saathi and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). After that he along with Salim became the topmost scriptwriter of Bollywood,

They have worked together in 24 films including two Kannada films – Premada Kanike and Raja Nanna Raja. Of the 24 films they wrote, 20 were hits.
Javed is a Urdu poet before writing songs for films he was writing poetry.It was Yash Chopra who insiisted him to write songs for his film Silsila(1981). After that he gave us many memorable songs He won 5 National Awards for his songs and also 5 Filmfare Awards for lyrics. In 2013, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu, India's second-highest literary honour, for his poetry collection Lava.
He was also nominated a Rajya Sabha MP.from Nov 2009 to Nov 2015.
He married to Honey Irani, with whom he had two children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, both film directors and actors. The father-and-son duo has worked together in films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya, Rock On!! and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Zoya. He divorced Irani and later married Shabana Azmi, the daughter of eminent Urdu poet, Kaifi Azmi.
Some of his Award-Winning Songs

Song from 1942: A Love Story (1994)

Song from  Papa Kehte Hai 1996

Song from Border 1997



Song from Refugee 2000

Song from Lagaan 2001








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DON 2 - THE CHASE CONTINUES: Shah Rukh is Back!

 
DON 2: The Chase Continues review by Diana (Italian Cinema Hindi Blog)

Rating: *****

Have you been on holiday and have totally relaxed? Have you been enjoying the seasonal festive banquets, oblivious to whatever is happening in other parts of the world? Or have you returned to normal daily life, becoming absorbed in the same everyday boring duties? 

In case you did not know: THE KING IS BACK. 

Drop it all and take the first plane to Mumbai, London or any other place in the civilized world (Fiji, for example!) And without stopping for food, sleep or even calling your mother to tell her you have landed safely, head to the nearest cinema to watch Don 2: The Chase Continues. You will never be the same again.




PLOT
Don (Shah Rukh Khan, who else?) has been ruling the Asian underworld for five years. By becoming increasingly powerful,  he has ended up challenging drug traffickers who operate in the European market and has therefore become an inconvenient competitor for them. He has less friends than foes and there are many enemies who wish him dead. He therefore decides to surrender to the police in Malaysia, not without offering an agreement to his old acquaintances, "wild cat" Roma (Priyanka Chopra) and inspector Malik (Om Puri). Don is hence arrested but once he finds himself in jail, he eventually meets Vardhaan (Boman Irani).

REVIEW
In 2006, Farhan Akthar took up a challenge against living legend Amitabh Bachchan by directing a remake of Don (1978). Don: the Chase Begins Again was born. The ending was different from the original and the main characters were revamped. The locations, soundtrack and general look of the film became modern and refined.  

Shah Rukh Khan, having reached the utmost peak of his charm, returned to the screen successfully starring as a villain. The King of Bollywood was perfect for the part and he skillfully reinvented the role and made it fully his own. Five long years afterwards, a sequel seemed inevitable given that Shah Rukh Khan absolutely shines in the role of Don. The storyline's possibilities are endless, the opportunity was there to be seized. Additionally, SRK and Farhan Akhtar have raging fun together (see it for yourself by watching both Shah Rukh and Farhan Akhtar interviewing each other on The Times of India website). 

Don 2 follows in the same style as Don: The Chase Begins Again and does not disappoint at all. Greater action, a fast pace, surprising and spectacular special effects. The film is an Indian blockbuster that is closer to what we are used to watching in Western cinema, even though Bollywood, of course, has never had anything to envy. With Don 2, however, even the die-hard fan of action-movies "Made in the USA" will be seduced. The movie's feel is very cosmopolitan, but, fortunately, lasting over two hours, the film will present a special screening at the 62 th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.The most refined palates, that of the bloodthirsty Hindi cinema, do not feel betrayed. The plot is intriguing, the direction is in the hands of one of the "boys" most stylish and talented on the square (by Farhan!), The protagonist is one of those that leave their mark. Don 2 is already a legend. Stone-cold audiences and wallflowers should refrain from watching. Everyone else... HAVE FUN!



Positive points: 
- Don, sporting wild long hair, kicks and punches better than a jujitsu champion, wearing a uber-cool cream coloured linen jacket.
- Don wearing an orange uniform in prison dominates a handful of shots, erasing decades of cinema by  becoming the most unrepentant, brazen and sexy quintessential bandit ever to have graced the screen.
- Don, and his dangerously swaggering walk, his new-dandy look (the leather jacket worn under the coat will might make sensitive souls lose a few hours of sleep), walking the streets of Berlin totally free.
- Don, cigarette in hand, voluptuously surrounded by a cloud of smoke throwing a smug glance at the mirror. 
- Don, the irresistibly seductive and elusive criminal. Don and the sexy villainous look in his eye. Don and his vitriolic wisecracks. Don: ruthless, sardonic, arrogant, über-cool, elegantly self-controlled, at times becoming suddenly angry and impetuous, burning ice. D-O-N!
Warning: Impressionable young girls are adviced to handle with caution.
- Shah Rukh Khan, who, shortly before the sixth minute, relieves the pain and frustration of all his Italian fans repaying their devotion with a few simple words: "Italian restaurant... you know spaghetti bolognese, a glass of red wine... What? Don't you like Italian food? What a shame..."
- The D initial of Don, tattooed on Shah Rukh Khan's arm, which is, among other things, protected by copyright
- Hrithik Roshan appears in the film during a delicious cameo. It is only a few minutes but is truly tasty. 
- The song Zara Dil ko Thaam Lo and its Making Of.


Negative points:
Negative points? Hahahahahahaha! 

TRIVIA- The film's official website is highly interactive. You may even register and participate as an agent aiming to capture Don.- Don 2 is the first sequel in SRK's career. For Farhan Akhtar it has implied a return to directing after a five year absence. He had not experimented anymore behind the camera ever since he had filmed Don: The Chase Begins Again.- Don 2 was created in 3D with the help of Chuck Comisky, who has already participated as technical staff in Avatar and Sanctum.- Many of the phrases uttered by Don, in the first film, have become popular and gained cult status. One of these: "Capturing Don is not difficult, it is impossible", is already a catchphrase.
 During the promotion of the sequel, a set of videos under the title "Don Says" have been released, featuring the best lines from Don. My favorite? "Who says miracles do not exist Take a close look at me."  Don Says videos.
- To the delight of fans and marketing gadget lovers, producers have also planned the release of a comic book, Don: The Origin, which unveils Don's background as well as a video game for Playstation 3 and the Android platform.
- For a taste of the beautiful soundtrack, head to the following links: Hai ye Maya, Mujhko Pehchaanlo and Dushman Mera Don 2.
- To enjoy the scenic shot where SRK is launched from the roof of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz in Berlin, click here.

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DON 2 
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Boman Irani, Om Puri, Aly KhanJabar, Sahil Shroff, Florian Lukas, Special Appearance - Hrithik Roshan 
Written by Farhan Akhtar, Ameet Shah, Amrish Mehta
Directed by Farhan Akhtar 
Produced by Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shahrukh Khan
Music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Lyrics Javed Akhtar
Choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant 
Distributed by Reliance EntertainmentYear 2011

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IIFA ROCKS! 2011: A Date with India's Creative Minds

One of the questions most often asked of music composers is "How do you compose a song?" Thanks to the IIFA 2011 Music Workshop, we have the answer.

In a live demonstration, for the first time in history, famed composers Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Salim Merchant, Vishal Bhardwaj and lyricist Javed Akhtar come together to create a musical delight before our eyes. Kalyan "Johnny Bongo" Pathak from Chicago joined them on percussion.

To begin, Javed Akhtar came up with two lines of lyrics which he pondered on and dictated to his partner, Shabana Azmi. When the lyrics were completed, Shankar called out the key and Ehsaan Noorani began banging out a melody on his guitar as Loy Mendonsa put his magic to the keyboard. Shankar Mahadevan used his amazing voice to fuse it all together, organically working on the tune with Vishal Bhardwaj and Salim Merchant joining in.

The following two videos capture the composition session from start to finish.














In the following video, distinguished guest Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, delights the audience with a unique and pace by pace account of how the 'Rang de Basanti' title song emerged thanks to A.R. Rahman (and here Aline CineHindi, my fellow blogger and huge fan of Mr. Mehra, gleefully jumps up and down because I brought back this exclusive video for her).




It is rare for the general public to get a glimpse of the meeting of brilliant minds blending their creativity and making magic happen. The music workshop was definitely the highlight of IIFA for me and I was thrilled to learn more about the creative process. I found it extremely heartwarming to watch it take place before my eyes, seeing wonderful people connecting and coming together to make a beautiful piece of music. A very memorable date and memorable sounds.
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Lakshya Songs Download Lakshya Songs [MP3] [2004]

I watched this film yesterday for the 6th time and incidentally, someone requested for these songs today :)
So I was more than happy to add these songs to my blog. Lakshya, a very inspiring movie. Everytime I watch it, I feel like joining the army.
The film was released in 2004, starring Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. And, it was directed by Farhan Akhtar.

Lakshya Songs Download Lakshya SongsThe music has been composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The title track is very inspiring and my favourite. :)
Enjoy!

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  1. Lakshya - Shankar Mahadevan
  2. Main Aisa Kyun Hoon - Shaan
  3. Agar Main Kahoon - Udit Narayan, & Alka Yagnik
  4. Kitni Baatein - Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam
  5. Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe - Kunal Ganjawala, Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vijay Prakash, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan
  6. Separation - Instrumental
  7. Victory - Instrumental
  8. Kitni Baatein (Reprise) - Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam
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Swades Songs Download Swades Songs [MP3] [2004]

IMDB rating of 8.4/10, I think that figure says it all for the film. I don't need to add any spice to it. :)
This is a very special film for me, as it reminds me of my country. In a way, it reflects my own life. I wish I can visit India soon...
Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera..... really touches my soul every time I listen to it.

Swades Songs Download Swades SongsI hope you all would like the songs. Waiting for your comments...

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  1. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera(Shehnai)
  2. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera - A. R. Rahman
  3. Yeh Taara Woh Taara - Udit Narayan
  4. Yun Hi Chala Chal - Udit Narayan, Kailash Kher & Hariharan
  5. Sanwariya Sanwariya - Alka Yagni
  6. Aahista Aahista - Udit Narayan
  7. Dekho Na - Udit Narayan & Alka Yagni
  8. Pal Pal Hai Bhari - Vijay Prakash & Madhushree
  9. Pal Pal Hai Bhari (Flute) - Instrumental
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WHAT'S YOUR RAASHEE? Music Review


I was in for a pleasant surprise when I received Sohail Sen’s “What’s Your Rashee” (soundtrack of renowned Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming film), which had generated some tepid reviews from the Indian media, probably due to the fact that the young musician does not yet have more soundtracks to his credit. As I listened to the first notes flowing from the speakers I just knew my next review would have to concentrate on this album, if only to express what a commendable job Sen has achieved by composing a challengingly long soundtrack, consisting of 13 tunes, 12 of which cleverly morph into one in the ending track. Among these thirteen songs, there are several which definitely deserve to occupy a solid position in the playlists of contemporary Hindi music lovers:



Let us roll back a couple of minutes to those first notes jazzily oozing from the sound system and capturing my attention. Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde (ARIES) is an auspicious introduction to Sen’s music style, which seems to have a wide palette of jazz and pop influences. From time to time the listener can almost sense Sting winking through the bass arrangements, organ drills or the saxophone and trumpet interludes. Latin American music lovers may sense other references cropping up one second and disappearing the next, as the room is filled with smooth and spunky sounds.



Aa le Chal (SCORPIO)’s pure melodic lines unveil a certain charm that hooks the listener in. Could it be that the Scorpio in me has been ultimately seduced by my corresponding song? No, the sexy tune has a “special something” to it. As I listen on I can finally pinpoint that the faintly quirky, fresh and sweet treat for the ears is indeed Aslesha Gowariker’s low pitched and seemingly carefree vocals... a welcome novelty in the female voice panorama.



Engaging piano introductions seem to be a common denominator to several tracks. Pyaari Pyaari (VIRGO) deserves a special mention, as Sohail Sen’s crisp and airy voice is joined by legendary Alka Yagnik, singing mellow lyrics signed by Javed Akhtar. This is a clean cut romantic song, very characteristic of Indian soft pop which a catchy tune that lingers on for weeks and beyond.



A striking Koi Jaane Na (CAPRICORN) exquisitely emerges with a dulcimer-like piano, closing the soundtrack’s 12 Rashee (star sign) cycle. Our ears are tickled with Rajab Ali Bharti's talent for effectively translating the lyrics into melodious emotion. A palette of musical instruments and arrangements, such as the use of choirs, a Western classical interlude, bells and soulful strings colour it all.



“What’s Your Rashee?” is indeed a refreshing musical concoction, revealing a promising composer that we will continue looking out for. Our hands are now itching to get the recent “The Murderer” soundtrack, which he has also directed, eager to repeat the pleasant experience.





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What's Your Rashee Songs Download [MP3] [2009]

What's Your Rashee? is an upcoming movie directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. While the movie is based on Madhu Rye's novel Kimball Ravenswood and is slated for a release on September 25, 2009.
What's Your Raashee Songs Download
Yogesh Patel (Harman Baweja), a young man who has always wished for a love marriage, is told that he must find his dream girl within ten days to save his family from utter ruin. He makes a plan; he will meet one girl from each Raashee (sun sign), so that he will get twelve chances to fall in love. Two meetings per day gives him six days to meet them, three days to make a final decision and he can get married on the tenth day.

The music of the Whats your Rashi is composed by Sohail Sen and the lyrics is penned by Javed Akhtar. I only listened Jao Na and enjoyed it, hope you also like the others.

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  1. What's Your Raashee? (Pal Pal Dil Jisko Dhoonde) - Sohail Sen
  2. Jao Na - Sohail Sen & Tarannum Mallik
  3. Aaja Lehraate - Shaan & Bhavya Pandit
  4. Bikhri Bikhri - Sohail Sen & Marianne D'Cruz
  5. Maanunga Maanunga - Ashutosh Gowariker & Pamela Jain
  6. Sau Janam - Udit Narayan, Madhushree, Sohail Sen & Bela Shende
  7. Aa Le Chal - Aslesha Gowariker & Harman Baweja
  8. Pyaari Pyaari - Alka Yagnik & Sohail Sen
  9. Su Chhe Su Chhe - Sohail Sen & Bela Shende
  10. Salone Kya - Sohail Sen & Tarannum Mallik
  11. Dhadkan Dhadkan - Javed Ali & Tarannum Mallik
  12. Koi Jaane Na - Rajab Ali Bharti & Bela Shende
  13. What's Your Raashee? (Chehre jo Dekhe Hain) - Sohail Sen
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Wake Up Sid Songs Download [MP3] [2009]

Wake Up Sid is a forthcoming romantic comedy movie, directed by debutante Ayaan Mukherjee, and scheduled to release on October 2, 2009. The movie is Mumbai-based romance about urban relationships and revolves around a good looking young guy (Ranbir Kapoor) who falls for an older and simple woman (Konkona Sen Sharma), a writer from Kolkata.

Wake Up Sid Songs

The film starts with the story of Sidharth Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor), a lazy, unmotivated slacker from Mumbai whose life undergoes a series of changes after taking his final year college exams. Sid's world is breezy, carefree, and without any true responsibilities. The most important elements in his life are his friends, his camera, his car, and his X-box 360. The plot looks cool! Lets hope this movie turns to be great.

BTW music, it's from one of the best trio's Shankar-Eshaan-Loy with lyrics from Javed Akhtar. Enough talking from me, now download the songs and check them out. Hope you like them
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  1. Aaj Kal Zindagi - Shankar Mahadevan
  2. Iktara - Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya
  3. Kya Karoon - Clinton Cerejo
  4. Life Is Crazy - Shankar Mahadevan, Uday
  5. Wake Up Sid - Club Mix - Shankar Mahadevan
  6. Wake Up Sid - Shankar Mahadevan
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Life Partner Songs Download [MP3] [2009]

Pritam's on a roll, after the fantastic Love Aaj Kal and New York, his new numbers are here and we are the first to listen them . Life Partner is an upcoming film which is set to be released on August 14 this year. It's directed by Rumi Jaffrey, one of the celebrated writers of Bollywood. It stars Govinda, Genelia D'Souza, Prachi Desai, Fardeen Khan and Tusshar Kapoor in lead roles.Life Partner Songs Download [MP3] [2009] I expect a lot from this film, I has been a long time since I watched a good comedy film. I expected a lot from Kambakkht Ishq, but you might know how wrong I was. Btw, the lyrics is from Javed Akhtar and Kumaar. I hope you enjoy the songs, while writing I listened Kuke Kuke which appeared good.

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  1. Gunji Aangna Mein Shehnai - Sunidhi Chauhan, Kirti Sagathia
  2. Kuke Kuke - Shaan, Antara Mitra, Debojit Dutta
  3. Kuke Kuke (Remix) - Shaan, Antara Mitra, Debojit Dutta
  4. Poorza Poorza - Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala
  5. Poorza Poorza (Remix) - Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala
  6. Aage Aage - Mika Singh, Shakti Singh, Ajay Jhingran, Soham Chakrabarthy, Antara Mitra
  7. Teri Meri Yeh Zindagi - Soham Chakrabarthy, Shreya Ghosal
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LAGAAN SOUNDTRACK REVIEW

This week the Aamir Khan Productions' film LAGAAN... Once upon a Time in India is 8 years old. Each year the highly informative and insightful BollywoodFan blog celebrates the film's anniversary. Cinema Hindi joins them in wishing the best known Indian epic throughout the world a very happy anniversary. Long live Lagaan!




Lagaan… The sheer sound of the word expresses the substance and the magnitude of Ashutosh Gowariker’s film, and truth be said, the soundtrack is as magnificent as the viewing experience.
Yes, thunder never sounded so human and humans never sounded so thunderous. The opening Ghanan Ghanan sets the tone for the film plot as clouds start to gather much to the joy of Champaner villagers, while an all-star rainbow of vocal hues makes its appearance on the music canvas: Alka Yagnik’s smoothness, Udit Narayan’s radiance, Sukhwinder Singh’s warmth, Shankar Mahadevan’s poignancy, Shaan’s zest. Considering myself a voice maniac, I never tire of savoring this song as a particularly luscious treat. However, concentrating solely on the voices would be a pity. Ghanan Ghanan also introduces a playful dafli, a droning synth, pounding drums and crystalline strings. This is the next best experience to actually feeling rain droplets falling on our ears!




Following such a magnificent opening, a rhythmic Mitwa progressively conveys courage and hope through the growing and exuberant use of bass drums, a deliciously folksy violin, a subtle ghatam and the lively use of wind instruments, an ektara and synth strings. Alka Yagnik’s deep voice and Udit Narayan’s uplifting timbre accurately reflect the song’s mood, adding strength to the respective scene in the film.




Radha Kaise na Jale is a particularly eloquent example of how A. R. Rahman’s orchestration talent can make listeners travel through time and space. With eyes closed, where else could this song take us? Well… the countryside, during Holi of course, where Krishna, Radha and the beautiful Gopis dance with the birds whistling in the background. Asha Bhosle’s teasing vocals particularly shine against bells galore, tabla, dandiya stick and a flute that guides her through the song, culminating the lovers’ mischievous interaction with a beautiful display of bhimpalasi raga.



O Rey Chhori features the film’s main trio, each singing their respective declarations of love and I must confess that I have rarely found a musical love triangle so interesting. The song’s forte lies in the transitions between an Eastern upbeat theme strewn with the sound of dry bells and light drums and a Western honey-sweet tune, complete with harp, violins and operatic voices. Javed Akhtar’s lyrics are equally expressive in both languages, with a noteworthy portrayal of Elizabeth’s romantic fantasies, making Vasundhara Das’ transparent interludes blend in beautifully with the main couple’s sweet talk.



What is left to be said of Chale Chalo, a classic that is capable of stirring the blood of any listener throughout the world, regardless of whether they understand Javed Akhtar’s otherwise brilliant lyrics? Humming, stomping, snapping, clapping, banging… even the cello and the dulcimer sound like percussions, chiming in to build up the Lagaan team spirit. The catchy song curiously seems to echo what the epic Lagaan film making experience must have been by reflecting the powerful magic of a joint belief in one goal, with A.R. Rahman himself giving this hymn its main voice.



The album suddenly moves into a softer note, mirroring Elizabeth’s prior declaration of love with a brief Waltz for a Romance. The track sounds exceptionally authentic, making us reminisce some of Hollywood’s most memorable Western classical and baroque-style film compositions.



The previous Western track gives way to its Indian counterpart as A.R. Rahman’s talent for devotional songs gives birth to the gem O Paalaanhare. Lata Mangeshkar is a brilliant choice for the song, given the purity of her voice. (The version of the song in the film includes Sadhana Sargam providing vocals for Gauri.) The bhajan builds up softly with a measured use of the tabla, cymbals and temple bells, ultimately falling into Udit Narayan’s soulful rendition of part of the Lagaan theme chorus. The moving melody elevates the soul in prayer, leading the listener to sympathize with the villagers’ plea.




The Lagaan main theme crowns this scintillating soundtrack with a perfect mix of grandeur and serenity… of East and West combined. I have no qualms in saying that I believe this track somehow captures the universal essence of music itself. Its brain stimulating melody, the combination of seemingly improbable instruments together in the same piece (sitar, cymbals and church organ, anyone?) nevertheless achieving amazing harmony... It is simply magnificent. R. Prassana’s spine tingling string arrangements deserve a special mention as they transport the listener to unprecedented heights. Anuradha Sriram’s voice gently brings us back to tranquility with her earthy and melodious hum, closing an absolutely monumental soundtrack.


The film Lagaan: Once upon a Time in India was certainly meant to become a landmark in Indian cinema. The challenge of composing an equally brilliant music was successfully achieved when the Mozart of Madras concocted this “sound feast”. Lagaan’s music contributed to make the film shine and vice versa, therefore both the film and its music are bound to continue gathering applause from viewers and listeners alike, regardless of their cultural and musical background.


This timeless tour de force by A.R. Rahman and his outstanding musical team (a special mention to the late H. Sridhar, sound engineer, who worked not only on the soundtrack but on the film’s sound in general) may be put up there with the very best soundtracks of all time, even several years after its release.





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Main Hoon Na Songs Download [MP3] [2004]

Main Hoon Na featuring Gauri Khan and Shahrukh Khan is directed by Farah Khan. Hrithik Roshan was signed for the role of Lakshman, and even shot for a day. But after the success of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Farah Khan did not want an actor so popular. (She did not think this at the time of appointing??). The songs are good and Anu Malik got his 2nd Filmfare award for this movie after the one for Baazigar in 1993.
Main Hoon Na Songs Download [MP3] [2004]
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  1. Main Hoon Na - Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghosal
  2. Tumse Milke - Sonu Nigam, Altab Sabri & Hasim Sab
  3. Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha - Abhijeet, Shreya Ghosal
  4. Gori Gori - Anu Malik, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghosal
  5. Chale Jaise Hawaien - Vasundhara Das, KK
  6. Yeh Fizaein - K K, Alka Yagnik
  7. Main Hoon Na (Sad) - Abhijeet
  8. Main Hoon Na (Remix) - Ranjeet Barot
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Kal Ho Naa Ho Songs Download [MP3] [2003]

Sonu Nigam has been perfect in singing the title song 'Kal Ho Na Ho' which is indeed the best song of 2003, though I love the instrumental more. Kal Ho Naa Ho features Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan. The film is directed by first-timer Nikhil Advani, while is produced and co-written by special Karan Johar. The award winning music is composed by trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. If you have not got a chance to hear it, check it out. Not only it's songs is great, the movie is also good, it gets shown from 7 Filmfare Awards that it won.Kal Ho Naa Ho Songs Download [MP3] [2003]

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  1. Kal Ho Naa Ho - Sonu Nigam
  2. Kuch To Hua Hai - Shaan, Alka Yagnik
  3. It's The Time To Disco - Vasundhara Das, KK, Shaan, Loy Mendonsa
  4. Maahi Ve - Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan, Madhushree
  5. Pretty Woman - Shankar Mahadevan
  6. Kal Ho Naa Ho (Sad) - Alka Yagnik, Richa Sharma, & Sonu Nigam
  7. Heartbeat (Instrumental)
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