Finally the music for one of the most anticipated movies for the year is released. Right off the bat, I'll say it wouldn't be fair to compare this album to the prequel Once Upon A Time in Mumbai because it is three years since and what was popular then would not necessarily work now. Thankfully this album stands on its own and helps releive some of the musical disappointment after Chennai Express.
Ye Tune Kya Kiya has been infectious since the trailer release. I really liked the way the chorus has been composed in a crescendo manner and Javed Bashir is a refreshing replacement for Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The qawalli Tayyab Ali is playful as Javed Ali energizes and excited with his vocals. I've never heard the original song so I can't say if the remake is better but I will sayit was an enjoyable listen. The retro song Tu Hi Khwahish starts out amazingly with an a Turkish-disco influence. Sunidhi Chauhan has been missing lately so it is good to hear her again but I think she did better in Parda from the prequel. Chugliyaan is another romantic track that features Javed Ali and Sahir Ali Bagga. The background singing is what impressed me with the song as it transitions with the rest of the lyrics. The piano, the strings, and the table all make short entries in the song.
Recommendation: This is a MUST-BUY album, all of the songs are quality compositions by Pritam. While the album may not be as contempary as Cocktail or Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, it is the old-world charm in the tracks which makes the album special. Ye Tune Kya Kiya, Tayyab Ali, and Chugliyaan are must-buy singles, and Tu Hi Khwahish should be considered a buy for single.
Not a terrible movie. But weak in comparison to the previous version. Ajay Devgan looked the part of a don. Akshay is not too bad, but you still see Akshay NOT the don he is playing. Ajay 1 - Akshay 0.
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