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By Joginder Tuteja, November 30, 2001 - 15:19 IST
The real life couple of Bipasha 'Ajnabee' Basu and
Dino 'Pyaar Mein Kabhie Kabhie' Morea make an
appearance on the big screen as the reel life couple
in 'Raaz'. It is a psychological thriller that talks
about paranormal stuff. A few months back, one such
attempt on the similar theme of paranormalism was
made. It was made on a mega budget and had the
superstar of the millennium starring in it. Big B is
the star we are talking about and the movie's name was
AKS. Thought the presentation of this bold theme
wasn't digested too easily by an average cinegoer
because of its classy presentation, expectations are
that 'Raaz' would be presented in a much
understandable manner. Vikram Bhatt of 'Ghulam' and
'Kasoor' fame directs 'Raaz'. Like Ramgopal Varma,
Vikram Bhatt too deals with different subjects in each
of his movies. If 'Ghulam' was a common man's fight
against 'goondaism' and 'Kasoor' was a murder mystery,
'Raaz' belongs to an altogether different genre. Good
goings Vikram !!!
''Tum Agar Saamne' is definitely the best among the
lot. As are the other songs in the album, this too is
a love song. It is about a couple who are about to get
married and the dreams they share. Abhijeet sings a
potential hit number after a long break. Nadeem
Shravan's favorite Alka Yagnik provides the female
support. Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik sing three duets
- 'Jo Bhi Kasmein', 'Kitna Pyaara Hain' and 'Itna Main
Chahoon Tujhe'. All the three numbers are romantic.
'Jo Bhi Kasmein' impresses the most out of these
three. 'Kitna Pyaara Hai' is just about passable
whereas 'Itna Main Chahoon Tujhe' is a dull, sad
number. It drags and one searches for a forward
button. The lyrics are such that after listening to
the first line, one need not be a genius to predict
the next one. Skip this one!!
Although one can sniff 'Dil Deewaana Dhoondta Hai' (Ek
Rishta) in 'Mujhe Tere Jaisi Ladki', one thing is sure
that the number will be popular. It is a fast pacy
number that will appeal to the youth. It is sung by
Sarika Kapoor who recently had 'Jab se Dil' from 'Yeh
Dil Aashiqana' to her credit. She has a kiddish voice
and has a good future if she continues getting good
breaks like this. Udit Narayan gives her company in
this duet and is good as usual. The music for 'Aapke
Pyaar Mein' by Alka Yagnik is same as 'Pyaar Se
Pyaar' by Abhijeet but the lyrics are different. Both
are again just about average but the one by Abhijeet
holds a slight edge.
'Yeh Shaher' is in the appreciation of a particular
city which is supposedly a great and a peaceful place
to be in !!! The chants of 'Shanti Shanti' go
alongside which reminds one of 'Om Shanti Om' from
Karz. (Although the similarities end just at these
words!!!). It is the only 'item number' in this album
which otherwise emphasizes more on melody. Unusual
combination of Suzzan, Jolly Mukherjee and Bali
Brahmabhatt are the singers who are roped in for this
track. As with all the item numbers, this one too will
also be able to make an impact provided all the
necessary ingredients like choreography, picturisation
and the locations are mixed in well !!
Something that is noticeable in their last release 'Yeh
Dil Aashiqana' and 'Raaz' is that Nadeem Shravan have
made a very good attempt to recreate their earlier
style which got them in the top bracket in the first
half of the 90's. Here too the emphasis is very much
on the melody which was their prime forte once.
Remember Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, Saajan and
Phool Aur Kaante!!! On the album cover it is
mentioned that the 'Raaz' has a 'MAGICAL SCORE'.
Nothing 'magical' about 'Raaz', but still it has a good
decent score overall. There is absolutely nothing new
to offer in the Sameer's lyrics which are although
good but still very much predictable. The feel of the
songs is very much similar to the ones we heard
earlier this year in 'Kasoor' and 'Ek Rishtaa'. Though
'Kasoor' was the best among these, but still the above
average music score of 'Raaz' won't go unnoticed.
Latest idea of TIPS music company to sell their film
albums at a lower price than their contemporaries is
another welcome sign!!
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