Teri Meri Kahaani music review

2 / 5

Movie: Teri Meri Kahaani

Cast: Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

Director: Kunal Kohli

Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi

Music: Sajid – Wajid

‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ is set to hit the screens this weekend. The film has Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, a super happening pair for sure. Directed by Kunal Kohli and set in 3 different eras, this movie has been generating enough buzz in the media thanks to the 2 stars. Composers Sajid &Wajid look to extend their success run following ‘Housefull 2’ and ‘Rowdy Rathore’. Have they managed to score with this one too? Read on to find out

Mukthasar … THUMBS UP

Wajid

This is a nice melody song that has foot tapping beats as well. It has been sung in a very involved manner. The passion of the singer captures you as the song plays on. The peppy nature of the song will make sure that this song will make the rounds in clubs as well. Even though it is a nice blend of melody and beats, the tune is not very indigenous

There is a remix version as well and given the fact that the original itself is heavy on the pep factor, the need for a remix is questionable. Both the tracks sound similar to the title track of ‘London Paris New York’.

Allah Jane

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

This is a soft ‘desi’ number from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with slight ‘sufi’ touches. Knowing the singer’s reputation this song is very typical of his style. It is melodious for sure but sounds too similar to ‘Tere Mast’ from ‘Dabangg’. If only the tune had been a bit new, this song could have created a greater impact, given Rahat’s caliber. 

Jabse Mere Dil Ko Uff

Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan

The song begins notoriously similar to the opening theme music of ‘Pulp Fiction’. The retro feel dominates in this song giving us a feel of the 60s/70s. The singing style is cheerful and the instrumentals also match that era. It is an energetic dance number that will showcase Shahid’s superior dancing skills. The song has been deliberately created to give a retro feel and to that effect, this one is a winner thanks to the 2 gifted singers.

Humse Pyar Kar Le Tu

Wajid, Mika, Shabir Brothers and Shreya Ghosal

Another number that has a very heavy ‘Dabangg’ hangover (remember ‘Humka Peeni Hai’). It is a ‘qawalli’ style celebratory number and should be a good one to watch on screen with all the color around. Can strike the right chord with the audience once the movie hits the screens. Mika’s rustic delivery style stands out.

There is a remix version of the same song which is expectedly heavily mixed with loops, just to suit the dance floors. Guess this remix obsession in Bollywood will never die down

That’s All I Really Wanna Do

Shaan and Shreya Ghosal

This is a typical Bollywood duet that is aimed at the city slickers and the NRIs. It is totally urban in style and lyrics. Sounds too soft and mushy but the instrumentals before the ‘anupallavi’ add some spark to the song. There is a small trace of ‘Mukthasar’ in this song as well.

VERDICT: As a total package, all the songs are listen worthy. But they are neither outstanding nor downright bad. An average effort from Sajid-Wajid

Mausam (2011)

The Plot
The film is basically a love story between a Punjabi boy Harinder Singh aka Harry and a Muslim girl Aayath. It starts in 1992 and finally meets a happy ending in 2002. Their love travels from the Punjabi village Mallugat to Scotland and back to India at Ahmadabad.

Their love has many hurdles in the form of the Babri Masjid riots in 92, the Kargil war in 99 and the final Gujarat riots in 2002.

Harry's duties as an IAF pilot are also a reason for the delay in the happy ending. But after some major drama in the climax due to the Gujarat riots, the lovers unite and live happily ever after.

Hits

• Shahid Kapoor is the rock of the film. The various transitions from the young village boy to the young pilot to the final mature look, are all perfect. He emotes very well and looks like a million bucks as always.
• The cinematography is the next major plus. Be it the pristine locales of Punjab or the Scottish locations, they are extremely pleasing to the eye.
• The initial scenes in the Punjabi village where the love blossoms are light hearted and entertaining. Then, the scene in the Scotland train where Shahid madly searches for Sonam is another thrilling highlight amid the total bore. 
• Among Pritam's melodies, 'Rabba' is very pleasing to the ears. 

Comments

• Sonam Kapoor is plastic and fake. She doesn't know to act and has one or two standard expressions. Looks pretty and elegant at places.

Misses

• Extremely slow moving and boring at many places
• The editing by Sreekar Prasad is a major letdown. 
• We expect at-least the war scenes in the fighter aircraft to have some fizz. But, that too goes bust. 

VERDICT

A flop in the making. Shahid Kapoor is the lone reason to check out this long drawn out love story. 

Badmaash Company (2010)

The Plot

Karan, Chandu, Zing and Bulbul are 4 youngsters just out of college in Bombay, 1994. They are on the lookout for some easy cash and a big life full of glamor. They get lured by fast bucks and don’t hesitate in going illegal too. They cheat the customs by not paying duty by following some fraudulent schemes.

Then they shift to the US, follow the same policy there too.  They try their hands in other types of shady businesses too and finally the law catches up with them and their leader Karan also becomes too egoistic, arrogant and he hardly respects his partners and family. He loses his business and friends.

Then he spends time in jail, realizes his follies and returns to re-unite with his buddies and this time they help Karan’s uncle resurrect his business in a legal manner. All is well in the end with the friends and also with Karan’s family. 

                                                                         

Hits

• Shahid Kapoor though heavily inspired by SRK, is very boyish, charming and is the typical dude. He shows a lot of intensity and talent.
• Anushka Sharma shows her super-hot, sexy and oomphy side in this movie. Jaw dropping stuff-strutting from her. She is obviously a good actress too as we’ve come to know
• The chemistry between the leads is truly sizzling. Their lip locks are so passionate and up the heat factor.
• The 2 friends Chandu and Zing have their moments too. Good smart character artistes. The scenes where they are obsessed with girls and booze are funny. They also do well in their confrontations scenes with Karan when he becomes arrogant. 
• Lovely peppy songs by Pritam, with maximum focus on groovy beats

Misses

• Since the movie is set in the mid-90s, it’s hard to believe the kind of language the friends speak, the kind of costumes they wear and the kind of facilities that are seen in all the locations.
• The schemes used by the friends are sometimes clever but very cinematic and hardly believable. 

VERDICT

Decent heist movie in typical Bollywood style. Colorful Yash Raj extravaganza.