Yes, movies with mammoth starcast, reputed names, big production values and a superstar at the helm can be made in a jiffy - and without much noise ! 'Paheli' is an apt example of one such venture that has everything which is sufficient to create immense hype. Shahrukh Khan, Big B, Rani Mukherjee, Suneil Shetty as a stellar starcast. Red Chillies Entertainment (SRK's home production) as the presenters. Gulzar saab and MM Kreem handling the music. Ravi K Chandran as the cinematographer. And last but not the least, Amol Palekar directing his first mainstream commercial movie. With all these factors combined together, it is commendable to see the movie being shot and completed in record time and being made ready for release.

When Gulzar saab writes, people listen. And when MM Kreem is in charge of the compositions, one expects some trademark soft'n'soulful melodies. Class is prevelant in the opening number 'Dheere Jalna' that is sung amazingly well by Sonu Nigam. One is reminded of the 60s era while hearing this song that is rich lyrically. Inspite of a Rajasthani setting, the tune has a Bengali flavor. Shreya Ghoshal makes an appearance towards the middle of the song and reinstates the belief that she is an immediate threat to Alka Yagnik. While Sunidhi Chauhan is having multiple hits when it comes to peppy numbers, Shreya Ghoshal is busy rendering melodious tracks one after another. This one is another hit to the names of Sonu and Shreya. 'Instrumental' of 'Dheere Chalna' too is different from the routine instrumentals and makes a good impression with violin holding the centre stage. Drum beats throughout the track gets the passion alive on the screen.

Classical music forms the base of yet another hummable track 'Kanga Re' that is sung by number of female singers - Shreya Ghoshal, Madhurshree, Bela Shinde and Kalapini Komakili. Sonu Nigam is the only male voice in this song that clearly brings out the Rajasthani ambience of the movie. A clean entertainer that sounds simple, it would have required hard work from the composer and lyricist to create this song. Choreography is eye pleasant too while Rani Mukherjee looks great in her getup.

'Phir Raat Kati' is the shortest song in the entire album and so far the most enjoyable of all the songs heard so far. Mark these words - it is going to be sensation when the number comes on the screen ! Fast paced track based on Rajasthani folk music, it is commendable to see MM Kreem fuse it so well with contemporary style. Sukhwinder Singh is good in his full throated Rajashtahani accent while Sunidhi Chauhan is a revelation (yet again) as she enlivens the proceedings with her spirited rendition. The song gets repeated and deservingly so as you won't get tired of hearing this one ! This is one of the best songs composed this year so far.

After a breathless (literally) 'Phir Raat Kati', 'Laaga Re Jal Laaga' is the 'Ghanan Ghanan' (Lagaan) of 2005. Still an original number, it is about rains coming down and is sung well by MM Kreem, Sonu Nigam and Shruti Sadolikar. Unlike the previous three tracks, this one is more of a situational song rather than of a kind that you would go home singing.

MM Kreem's favorite instrument (Violin) is back in force at the beginning of 'Khaali Hai Tere Bina Dono Ankhiyan'. Hariharan and Bela Shinde bring out the pain associated with separation from the loved one and give a certain class to the 'dard-e-judaai' genre. A slow track, it is a good listening in an isolated dark room. But don't try playing it when you have friends at your place for a Saturday evening outing. It won't fit in the mood !

'Minnat Kare' is an all-women song that has a group of girls educating their friend on how to show some 'nakhras' when her lover comes knocking her doors. Lyrics are the mainstay of this track that keeps you interested in the proceedings and makes you look forward to seeing the song on screen. Sung by Shreya Ghoshal, Madhushree and Bela Shende, the number has various shades associated with it. Another situational track, it too has a classy appeal that should strike chord with the lovers of good music; though it may not exactly attract the front benchers in single screen theatres.

'Paheli' has one of the most original and classy score for a SRK film. Though it may be a surprise for his hardcore fans, for the folks who like to hear mainstream songs based on classical music, it should be an enriching experience. In fact it comes closer to recent score of 'Parineeta' that also boasts of rich Indian music. For those expecting a typical Bollywood score with SRK, it is time to look at 'Paheli' differently. This is a complete contrast from the 'Kaal Dhamaal' that King Khan has created recently !