By Planet Bollywood, December 12, 2006 - 11:04 IST
10 of 17 people found this review helpful The pace speeds up for the next song, Har Manzar, which is likely featured on John Abraham. Sung by Kunal Ganjawala, it is one of those typical “stage” songs that seems like it would be sung by a Hindi pop star. Ganjawala is his usual self and does a fine job with this song. The song is occasionally accompanied by a chorus of female singers, crooning English lyrics in the background. The song is featured twice on the album, the second time as a remix version that is actually more entertaining than the original.
By Bollyvista, December 12, 2006 - 11:07 IST
8 of 13 people found this review helpful Before we go on to the first track, a brief reflection on who was instrumental in Amitabh's emergence (in his second innings) as the 'Item Man' (if Abhi can be called 'Item Boy', why not the Big B as 'Item Man'!). Well actually it was Aadesh Shrivastava who was instrumental in making Amitabh dance his way, once again, into the people's hearts with 'Sona-Sona' in 'Major Saab'. After that, other music directors (including Aadesh himself) followed suit and we were treated to some lovely dance numbers like 'Shava Shava', 'Kajrare', 'Rock n Roll Soniye', etc., which were composed with the one and only Amitabh Bachchan in mind.
By Smashits, December 12, 2006 - 11:09 IST
8 of 13 people found this review helpful Aadesh Srivastava rises from ashes in 'Babul' and delivers one of the finest albums of the year with couple of memorable soundtracks. "Come on Come on" is chartbusting number while "Har Manzar" is hip-shaking. "Bebasi Dard Ka Aalam" is outstanding whereas "Kehta Hai Babul" and "Baawri Piya Ki" have class appeal. 'Babul' has the potential to compete with bestselling film albums and will be listening feat for music lovers in coming weeks.
By Music India Online, December 12, 2006 - 11:11 IST
6 of 11 people found this review helpful On the route of lounge music based on Indian classical music with a delicate touch of Western instruments is the next track 'Baawri Piya Ki' rendered by Sonu Nigam. It is a subtle love song rendered softly by Sonu Nigam who is just class apart. Aadesh Srivastava hails with the album providing varied and classy scores so far.
By Indiaglitz, December 12, 2006 - 11:14 IST
6 of 11 people found this review helpful Richa Sharma’s Agle Janam Mujhe Bitiya Na Kijo…was the best song of JP Dutta’s ‘Umrao Jaan’. And once again she is in her element in Baabul-Bidai Song. Her rustic, dipped-in-trepidation-of-parting voice is worth evoking a few tears. With a mere string drone in the background, this two minute something song is icing on the cake of a well compiled album. A must this wedding season….
By Rediff, December 12, 2006 - 11:15 IST
6 of 10 people found this review helpful Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh aims at the heartstrings with Kehta hai baabul, which articulates (through Sameer's moving lyrics), a father's mixed feelings of anxiety and satisfaction, over letting go of his daughter after marriage.
The good thing about Baabul's soundtrack is its wide appeal. The album has something for all age groups and is mostly pleasant.
By MTV India, December 12, 2006 - 11:17 IST
5 of 10 people found this review helpful The range of songs are similar- one fun, free-flowing party number with Amitabh dancing around like he's just had a lot of Chwayanprash, a couple of sad, judai-bidai songs, one or two romantic numbers here and there. "Come On Come On" is fun hearing, although it falls into a cliched category. A sad song "Bebasi", by Kunal Ganjawala, begins to stir you, when along comes "Baawri Piya Ki". Great use of the flute, nice semi-classical tune and arrangements here show that Aadesh Shrivastava can do a lot more than bicker with Himesh and Ismail Darbar (where's he these days, by the way?) in talent hunt shows. "Gaa re mann", with a sort of comeback of Kavita Krishnamoorthy, is a nice, different-ish qawalli number.
By Curlio, December 12, 2006 - 11:20 IST
5 of 10 people found this review helpful This is a trademark Richa Sharma song. She also has a very earthy voice and is often given slow, sad numbers such as this because it’s her niche. Like all those other songs, she knocks this one out of the ballpark. Here, Rani Mukerji is leaving her father’s house (I’m assuming it’s because she is getting married). Generally in Indian weddings, when the bride leaves, it’s a very sad moment for the family because she is officially leaving her childhood home and adopting a new family. This number captures that emotion well.
By Bollyspice, May 8, 2007 - 05:50 IST
0 of 2 people found this review helpful Come On Come On is not your typical bangra track in the sense that this one is fused with some foot tapping rap and reggae beats. Amitabh Bachchan takes on the mike in this number accompanied by the highly capable Sonu Nigam. The remix version is of a much higher pace that will be a sure fire hit on the dance floor.
