OMG Oh My God - Music Review

Music by: Himesh Reshammiya, Anjjan-Meet Bros, Sachin-Jigar

Go Go Govinda has a nice strong melody from Himesh Reshammiya. The track definitely is festive and upbeat and has the lyrics to make it have good repeat value. The beating of the sticks and the drums puts you in a good mood when listening to the song.

Don't Worry has the strumming of the guitar which reminds you of Dum Maaro Dum the song. The beat reminds me of the Step Up and Bring It On movies for a strange reason. The pace is fast and doesn't get boring as the hook is very catchy.

Mere Nishaan composed by Anjjan-Meet Bros is a slower paced song with the tabla and violins being used beautifully. Kailash Kher fits this song very well and it is refreshing to hear him again with a great composition. Glad to see that Anjjan-Meet Bros are not one HIT wonders after Shirt Do Button from KYA SUPER KOOL HAIN HUM.

Tu Hi Tu confused me a little in the beginning as the flute and violins gave the impression of a dramatic song with tablas. However, the song breaks into hip-hop beats with a little bit of the electronic guitar. The song gets a bit a repetitive as Himesh Reshammiya makes limited changes to the initial template.

Hari Bol starts strong with Kirti Sigathia holding the notes very well with a standard desi tune in the background. The song changes pace midway and it is actually the highlight of the song as I found the musicality of it a little too confusing to follow as instruments were changing constantly. Not my type of song but please do check it out, you may like it better since it is a good song.

Now for the remixes, I have a soft spot for Himesh Reshammiya remixes however only Don't Worry deserves a spot on your Ipod.

Overall, 3 very strong songs that deserves a listen.

Don't Worry - Benny Dayal, Himesh Reshammiya, Arya Acharya 8/10
Mere Nishaan - Kailash Kher, Anjjan-Meet Bros 7/10
Tu Hi Tu - Mohd Irfan 3/10
Go Go Govinda - Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal 8/10
Hari Bol - Kirti Sigathia 5/10

Overall: 6.2/10

Heroine - Music Review

Music by: Salim-Sulaiman

The album starts with one of the best item songs I've heard this year Halkat Jawani. The song starts with a bang through the strumming of the guitar and the tunes from the harmonium. The feel of the song is very desi and acclaim has to be given to Sunidhi who infuses a great deal of energy. Definitely one of the best songs this year.

There isn't much that comes to mind listening to Saiyaan. It tries hard to fall out of the standard RFAK song by the cello solo but it still sounds like a song I've heard before. It's a soft song with a slow melody which is supported by the dholak and the chiming of bells in the background. It doesn't make much impression on me.

Main Heroine Hoon sounds like a typical Salim-Sulaiman song mixed with Honeymoon Ki Raat from THE DIRTY PICTURE. The melody and pace is different but Aditi Singh Sharma's deliverance of the lyrics bears resemblance to Sunidhi Chauhan. Somehow the song sounds like a part of a dramatic Hollywood musical.

Before Shreya Ghoshal starts singing, the piano piece sounds a bit like Mar Jawan from FASHION. Then as Shreya starts to sing even that begins to sound like FASHION. The similarities end when the song breaks into a ballad. The chorus line is impactful as the supporting singers in the background give support to the crescendo of the song. The guitar solo doesn't really stand out.

Tujhpe Fida starts to sound like a remixed club tune. The pairing of the singers in the song doesn't really fit the song as they seem to clash. The techno and the auto tuning of the song seems very average and falls flat of giving an impression. On a side note, Subha Hone Na De from DESI BOYZ is the only song which I think was successful recently in giving the club sound in Indian music.

Overall, if you are a Salim-Sulaiman fan you will want the whole album as it fits their template well if not Halkat Jawani and Saaiyaan are recommended. The others you can wait for the promos or watch the film to see if you like them.

Halkat Jawani – Sunidhi Chauhan 9/10
Saaiyaan – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan 7/10
Main Heroine Hoon – Aditi Singh Sharma 5/10
Khwahishein – Shreya Ghoshal 5/10
Tujhpe Fida – Benny Dayal, Shradha Pandit 4/10

Overall: 6.0/10

Song of the Day - Sharma Ke Yun Na Dekh (Neel Kamal)

Song of the Day - Sharma Ke Yun Na Dekh (Neel Kamal)



Starring: Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Ram Maheshwari
Producer: Panallal Maheshwari
Music by: Ravi
Released: 1968

Song of the Day - Rom Rom Mein Basne Wale (Neel Kamal)

Song of the Day - Rom Rom Mein Basne Wale (Neel Kamal)



Starring: Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Ram Maheshwari
Producer: Panallal Maheshwari
Music by: Ravi
Released: 1968

Song of the Day - Khali Dabba Khali Botal (Neel Kamal)

Song of the Day - Khali Dabba Khali Botal (Neel Kamal)



Starring: Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Ram Maheshwari
Producer: Panallal Maheshwari
Music by: Ravi
Released: 1968

Song of the Day - Babul Ki Duayen Leti Jaa (Neel Kamal)

Song of the Day - Babul Ki Duayen Leti Jaa (Neel Kamal)



Starring: Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Ram Maheshwari
Producer: Panallal Maheshwari
Music by: Ravi
Released: 1968

Song of the Day - Aaja Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyar (Neel Kamal)

Song of the Day - Aaja Tujhko Pukare Mera Pyar (Neel Kamal)



Starring: Raaj Kumar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Kumar, Mehmood
Director: Ram Maheshwari
Producer: Panallal Maheshwari
Music by: Ravi
Released: 1968

Barfi - Music Review

Music by: Pritam

The album starts with the splendid whisling and accordian tunes in Ala Barfi. Mohit Chauhan is just refreshing which is surprising since he seems to reinvent himself with each song. Most notably is the composition by Pritam which is light on arrangement but enjoyable since the loops transition very well into each other. As for Swanand Kirke's version of the song, the composition is relatively the same but not as enjoyable as Swanand's voice is a bit baritone. It simply doesn't live up to the magic created by Mohit. I think if Mohit didn't have a version of the song, Swanand's version would've been applauded but Mohit's version is far better in comparison.

Main Kya Karoon starts rather rapidly with Nikhil wasting no time in delivering the lyrics. Another song which is light on arrangement but this time it is the solo instrumentals which stand out. Yes Nikhil is great but he seems too reserved. The repetition in the chorus is catchy and the various instruments in the background is fun to listen and decipher.

Kyon takes a little longer to draw you in as it sounds fitting with the past two songs. The crescendo with the violins change that really quickly and then Sunidhi Chauhan's voice solidify that. The chiming to concludes the song really completes what seems to be a fairy tale of a song.

Shreya Ghoshal introduction in Aashiyan is WOW, incredible. She sounds ethereal in her chorus portion. The pairing with Nikhil is very impressive and even more is Pritam's composition. The flutes, the cellos, the tympani all are incredible.

Saawali Si Raat starts off dream like with high pitched instrumentals. The song is very slow and soft in the instruments. This may be a song better appreciated on screen even though the musicality is great somewhat like a Vishal Bhardwaj composition for KAMINEY.

Phir Le Aya Dil features Rekha Bhardwaj which is a major surprise for a Pritam album. The song is like a ghazal with the tablas. The western instruments in the background fits seemingly perfect as they transition from each other very well. Rekha sounds at her best as usual so there is nothing to critique there but the song wonderful. The only concern is that it may get lost in the crowd of current songs. Arjit's version of the song sounds outstanding somewhat like Sonu Nigam and Hariharan. This version is much more refined as a ghazal and doesn't venture so much into the western orchestration as Rekha's. And as I write that there is a piano solo haha. Anyways, I still prefer Rekha's version as I found hers to be a perfect mix of Western and Indian orchestration. If you like very classical Indian then Arjit's version may be for you.

Overall, BARFI has a European feel with a great old time charm by Pritam.

Ala Barfi! - Mohit Chauhan 8/10
Main Kya Karoon - Nikhil Paul George 8/10
Kyon - Papon, Sunidhi Chauhan 7/10
Aashiyan - Nikhil Paul George, Shreya Ghoshal 8/10
Saawali Si Raat - Arijit Singh 5/10
Phir Le Aya Dil - Rekha Bhardwaj 6/10

Overall: 7/10

Song of the Day - Mere Pyar Ka Hisab (Rang)

Song of the Day - Mere Pyar Ka Hisab (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

Song of the Day - Dil Cheer Ke Dekh (Rang)

Song of the Day - Dil Cheer Ke Dekh (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

Song of the Day - Hum Tum Picture Dekh Rahe (Rang)

Song of the Day - Hum Tum Picture Dekh Rahe (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

Song of the Day - Tujhe Na Dekhoon (Rang)

Song of the Day - Tujhe Na Dekhoon (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

Song of the Day - Teri Mohabbat Ne (Rang)

Song of the Day - Teri Mohabbat Ne (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

Song of the Day - Tumhe Dekhe Meri Aankhe (Rang)

Song of the Day - Tumhe Dekhe Meri Aankhe (Rang)



Starring: Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Kamal Sadanah, Divya Bharti, Ayesha Jhulka
Director: Talat Jani
Producer: Elite Films
Music by: Nadeem-Shravan
Released: September 7th 1993

My Top Bollywood Songs - August 19 2012

Rank	Song	Film	Singer	Music Director
1	Tera Naam Japdi Phiran	Cocktail	Javed Bashir, Nikhil Dsouza, Shefali	Pritam
2	Electric Piya	Gangs of Wasseypur 2	Rasika D Rani	Sneha Khanwalker
3	Halkat Jawani	Heroine	Sunidhi Chahaun	Salim-Sulaiman
4	Lapaata	Ek Tha Tiger	KK, Palak Muchhal	Sohail Sen
5	Kya Raaz Hai	Raaz 3	Zubeen Garg, Shreya Ghoshal	Jeet Ganguly

Hottest Song of the Week - August 19 2012

Tera Naam Japdi Phiran - Cocktail

Other Nominees:
I Am Dog Gone Crazy - Action Replayy
Sooraj Ki Bahon Mein - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Meri Dosti Mera Pyar - Dosti
Sar Se Sarke - Silsila
Aaj Kehna Zaroori Hai - Andaaz
Lapaata - Ek Tha Tiger
Mubarak Eid Mubarak - Tumko Na Bhool Paayange


The Hottest Song of the Week is decided by the song with the most likes on the Bollywood Song of the Day Facebook Page from the week's selection of songs. Only songs with likes are recognized as nominees.

Upcoming Bollywood Films - August 19 2012

Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal - Releasing: September 28th 2012

Chakravyuh - Releasing: October 24th 2012

Ajab Gazabb Love - Releasing: October 24th 2012