Friday, 4 October 2013

Raam Leela- Music Review by Shoby

Raam Leela- Music Review by Shoby

4 Stars out of 5

Music and Direction: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Lyrics: Siddharth-Garima

Talking about the music of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next directorial venture Raam Leela. Yes, we all know that Bhansali sb has always come up with exceptional sound tracks for his music and all of his earlier films had blockbuster music. So its natural for the expectation to rise even more, when he is coming up with a hardcore romance-musical drama. Lets see, what Bhansali sb has in store for us this time.

In Guzarish, SLB himself composed soulful music along with Shail Hada and this time Bhansali sb has once again proved his mettle as a composer.

Starting off with the much talked-about, Garba track, which I would love to call as rebirth of Dholi Taaro. This time its titled as Nagada Sang Dhol. As the name suggests, this one has a beautiful mix of Nagadas and Dhol beats. Shreya has done it for Bhansali, what Kavita did in HDDCS. Agession is what it needed to depict and how beautifully Shreya has coupled with the beats. Just one word Exceptional.

Tattad Tattad is a high voltage, fully loaded track, that acquaints you with the main protagonist Raam. Aditya Narayan has done the justice. This one is really an ultimate party number. Ready yourself to groove with the tune.

Ang Laga De starts of almost the way Sanwar Gai (Saanwariya) started. Sweet and soothing to ears. It takes your soul to another world. Lyrics are very poetic. Raat Banjar Si Hai, Kaley Khanjar Si Hai, Tere Seeney Ki Lau, Mere Andar Bhai Hai. U will definitely love it.

Dhoop is another slow tempo track, that heavily relies on composition and beautiful lyrics. Awesome instrumental arrangements especially the Shehnai part in-between, makes the whole proceedings very serene.

Ishqyan Dishqyaun has oncer again the son of legendary Udit Narayan, Aditya lending his voice. This one prepares you for the main event. It sets your mood and readies you to expect what really this film is all about. Ya To Nazren Laraon, Ya Main Khud Mar Jaon, Ishq Yeh Tera Mera, Ishqyaun k Dishqyaun.

This year's most favourite singer Arijit takes the mic for yet another power packed track Laal Ishq. Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, Singing, everything is set almost falw-less. This one has the ability to be another Yun Shabnami or Masha ALLAH. U can do nothing except loving this ever lovely track. Lyrics are very much inspired from Gulzar sb style. Yeh Kali Raat Jakar Loon, Yeh Thanda Chand Pakar Loon. Wah... Superb!

Lahu Munh Lag gaya is more of a situational track, that will surely make its presence felt, once witnessed it in the movie. Mor Bani Thangat Kare is a regional language song that has the feel of manmohini (HDDCS).

And my most favorite pf the lot is the exceptional Poorey Chaand. Awsome lyrics and amazing composition. After Chand chupa badal mein (HDDCS), Woh Chand Jaisi Larki (Devdas), Dekho Channd Aya (Saanwariya) and Chand Ki Katori mein (Guzaarish), this is yet another Chaand Number from a Bhansali's movie. I feel, this will be another non-lip-sync track, just like Bahon k darmaiyan, aankhon ki gustakhian, bairi piya, Jaan e Jaan and Tera Zikr. These non-lip-sync tracks are another usp of SLB.

Raam Chahe Leela is another energetic number, most probably the one which would work as the much talked about item.
    
On the whole, this album really strikes the right chord and has a mix  of nice classy and trendy tracks. Bhansali sb has surely come up with one grand master sound track.

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Nagada Sang Dhol... Song Review

Song Review by Shoby

For all those, who were desparately waiting for another version of Dhol Baje, well the gud news is, it is now revealed... In HDDCS, what Ash did in dholi taro is simply unforgetable and no one can compete with that... But here comes another fresh take titled "Nagadre Sang Dhol"... If Tatad tatad belonged to Ranveer, this dhol baje is surely all and all Deepika's playground... Tune and musicals may sound familier (as its based on gujrati folk) but what makes it a roaring skyscraper is an immensly passionate performance of deepika... Absolutely stunning visuals (almost at par with earlier dholi taro) accompanied with Deepika's aggressive and passionate garba moves... Full marks to choreography and art direction... For all those, who missed a bit of bhansali in tatad, may get delighted this time... Slb is back with a bang!

Non Lip-Sync Songs in SLB's Films

Bahon k darmiyan, Ankhon ki gustakhian, Bairi Piya, Mausam ki adla badli, Jaan-e-Jaan, Tera Zikr... One non-lip-sync picturized by depicting emotions through gestures and ambiance is a usp of bhansali sb's films... Will we witness another gem of a track with no lip-sync in #RaamLeela...

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Tattd Tattad Review- First Song of Raam Leela



Review by Shoby
 
Acquaint yourself with the larger than life character of Bhansali Sb’s epic love saga… Raam… As anticipated, first song to come out of Raam Leela is full of music, dance, colors and energy… Bhansali’s tune will definitely push you to groove… And lyrics this time are very simple and very catchy… You can easily rhyme the track, after one or two a bit of listening rounds.

Coming to the choreography… Once again, Tattad Tattad is a signature SLB’s song… We are familiar of large dancing troops taping their feet in many of his songs and same is apparent in this one… Ranveer gets to dance with whole lot energy having a grand dancing group… One or two shots of the songs will surely remind you Pari and Youn Shabnami from the cult Saanwarya…

On the whole, this one has all the power to be a huge hit… A must listen track while having your big bass woofer embedded headphone on the ears… And all the energy to do some tattad tattad…

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Phata Poster Nikla Hero... Movie Review


Phata Poster Nikla Hero...

2 out of 5 Stars

Its an half backed comic endeavor, that strives hard to entertain but fails almost completely... Shahid Kapoor tries his utmost level to carry the whole product on his shoulders... Ileana looks charming and confident...

Monday, 16 September 2013

Raam Leela... Trailer Review


Raam Leela... Trailer Review...

Isnt it big enough that its The Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial venture... The atmosphere seems to be hddcs... The ambience looks like devdas... The story, yes we all know, its bhansali's version of classic drama Romeo & Juliet... Dance sequences as grand as one expects to be in a SLB's film... The love sequences are as intense and authentic as one has predicted from the maestro... Get ready to see another intense love saga from the baap of all directors... And yes, its one of those that really clicks the masses... Remember, its love at waar...

Saturday, 14 September 2013

Grand Masti... Movie Review


Grand Masti... 2 stars out of 5
Louder, vulger and funnier... But in totality Masti 1 was much much stronger...

John Day... Movie Review

John Day... 1.5 out of 5... Dark and Boring affair overall... Thrillers dnt work every time... Weak and confusing script spoils marvelous acting by Naseer udin and Randeep

Zinda Bhaag Selected

The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has selected "Zinda Bhaag" as the first Pakistani film in over fifty years to be submitted for Oscar consideration at the 86th Academy Awards. The film has already bagged four awards in three categories at the Mosaic MISAFF festival held in August this year in Toronto.

Zinda Bhaag Selected

The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has selected "Zinda Bhaag" as the first Pakistani film in over fifty years to be submitted for Oscar consideration at the 86th Academy Awards. The film has already bagged four awards in three categories at the Mosaic MISAFF festival held in August this year in Toronto.

Zinda Bhaag Selected

The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has selected "Zinda Bhaag" as the first Pakistani film in over fifty years to be submitted for Oscar consideration at the 86th Academy Awards. The film has already bagged four awards in three categories at the Mosaic MISAFF festival held in August this year in Toronto.