Yamla Pagla Deewana | Music Review

Whenever we hear the above three words, a typical image comes into mind, which is of none other Dharmendra, in his best dancing mode. But this time we have bonus in form of junior Deols too.

Check out the title track of this album and you will know what I mean. RDB realized the charm of the original chartbuster and avoided much adulteration. Sonu Nigam , who has literally made his life from Rafi songs, was the apt choice. The song has the appeal to make you dance on the floor in Dharamji's famous style. The experiment done in form of additional new lyrics, 'soniye manmoniye', should have been avoided.

Next comes, earthy 'Charha De Rang' and is instantly likeable. I believe that the makers were most confident about this track. Reason being that it appears as many as four times in the album. Though its best in the album, but I personally like trying only the main version of songs in any album. Composed by Nouman Javaid, it has a strong Indian flavour. Rahul Seth has done a splendid job.

Then there is a twist in the album with the entry of item number 'Tinku jiya'. The song is high on beats and  lyrics are totally soaked in the rural flavour, that you can't humm. Anu Malik (turned lyricist) composition is what promises to be a 'masala' outing for the masses.

To complete the album, we required a love song, which is fulfilled by 'Sau Bar', a complete failed attempt. I believe soft numbers take time to grow on you, and I would this song a benefit of doubt. Omar Nadeem and Shreya Ghoshal are behind the mike, and their performance is the reason for my leniency.

Munni + Sheila ki Jawaani = 'Chamki Jawaani', another to join the race of item numbers.  Initial portion of the song is on the same lines as 'Kajraare'  and later qawalli touch makes it enjoyable. Mamta Sharma, 'Munni badnaam' fame is outshone by Daler Mehndi and Master Salim. My friends made my room a DJ floor when I played the song. We really enjoyed and had fun.

An overdose of item numbers is felt when the album throws up another similar track, 'Son titariya'. By now, I had started wondering if the setting of movie is in UP/Bihar or Punjab. This is folk piece sung by Krishna Beura, instantly reminding of 'Humka peeni hai' from 'Dabaang'. I believe too many whistles in the theatres would accompany the song. Vocals and music are good, but life of the song is again short.

Talking of Punjab, and no Sukhvinder yet? Here he comes with 'Kadd Ke Botal', and smashes all my hopes. Lyricist is Dharmendra ji himself !! The song didn't even touch bottom mark of older Punjabi tracks, I expected something more pacy .

The album is concluded with a-minute long 'Gurbani' put together by Sanjoy Chowdhury and sung by Shahid Mallya.

 

Verdict – Apt to make it to your playlist but not to your collection..

 

Written by

Neha Jain