Fanaa
Extraordinary? Well, if there was any other way that was more
apt for terming the expectations from this Yash Raj Films' next, then it may as
well have been placed here. And why not? After all 'Fanaa' is the biggest film
coming from YRF since 'Veer-Zaara'! Though there were 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Salaam
Namaste' and 'Neal N Nikki' in between with popular music as well, none can
really match the scale of the kind of expectations one has from 'Fanaa', both
from the music and the movie.
Starring Aamir Khan and Kajol in lead along with
Tabu, Rishi Kapoor, Shiney Ahuja and Kiron Kher, 'Fanaa' is the third
directorial outing for Kunal Kohli incidentally each being with YRF after 'Mujhse
Dosti Karoge' and 'Hum Tum'. Jatin Lalit, who have composed for the last biggie
before their split, team up with Prasoon Joshi who has done some tremendous work
recently in films like 'Rang De Basanti', 'Hum Tum', 'Rok So To Rok Lo' and 'Phir
Milenge', to name a few. Since 'Fanaa' means completely destroyed, it leads to
an eventual curiosity about the film's plot.
"Tere Dil Mein Meri Sanson Ko Panaah Mil Jaaye...Tere Ishq Mein Meri Jaan Fanaa
Ho Jaaye"
This very line that makes an appearance in every promotional medium for 'Fanaa'
sets the mood for the album and the film to follow. The first track 'Chand
Sifarish' is the one which is known more as 'Subhan Allah' due to these two
words been heard in the promos. Shaan's humming that opens up the number, very
well establishes the song to be truly belonging to a Yash Chopra film. Melodious
to the core, it is followed by Kailash Kher's crooning of 'Subhan Allah' and
extremely catchy beats that arouses good hopes from the rest of the song. Poetic
to the core, this well written number is also accompanied by the sound of a
whistle and turns out to be a good fusion of Arabic and Indian melody. The real
surprise comes mid-way through the number where the sound of santoor one of the
favorite music instruments in Yash Chopra films is heard. A lyrical beauty with
the term 'Fanaa' making an appearance at number of places, it has a good
melodious appeal and is undoubtedly a popular number to have arrived this
season.
'Mere Hath Mein' is the second number in succession with the term 'Fanaa' woven
in the song. A song about a couple who are truly in love and just need each
other's company, it too is based on sheer poetry and comes quite close to Javed
Akhtar saab's style. Both Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan sing the number in a
low pitch and one can expect a scenic beauty forming the song's background. A
slow moving number with a touch of Kashmiri style of music to it, it is the
first track where Kajol and Aamir Khan lend their vocals. But no, they don't
sing the song. Instead they narrate a line or two that fits in well with the
mood of the song. While Kajol says the line 'Tere Dil Mein..." that is the
highlight of the film's promotion, Aamir Khan says:
"Rone De Aaj Humko Tu Aankhen Sujane De, Bahon Mein Le Le Aur Khud Ko Bheeg
Jaane De Hai Jo Seene Mein Qaid Dariya Wo Chooth Jaayega, Hai Itna Dard Ke Tera
Daaman Bheeg Jaayega"
He further aptly wraps up the song with "Adhoori Saans Thi, Dhadkan Adhoori Thi,
Adhoore Hum, Magar Ab Chaand Poora Hai Falak Pe, Aur Ab Poore Hain Hum", hence
conveying the sense of being highly satisfied and completeness in love. It may
not be the easiest number to sing aloud due to its poetic feel but it still
makes a great impression while being heard. This is proved to be true when an
instrumental 'Lounge Mix' of the same arrives in the form of 'Destroyed in
Love'. Dhrubajyoti Phukan programs the number and does a good job in coming up
with a true lounge version. With a haunting appeal to boast, it should be an
easy pick for the lovers of lounge music.
Sound of whistle is heard again at the very beginning of 'Chanda Chamke'. A
children's number which is the first ever in the album to be reminding of Jatin
Lalit's vintage style, it redefines the tongue twisting 'Chandu Ke Chacha Ne
Chandu Ki Chachi Ko' by coming up with a new tongue twister. Mahalaxmi Iyer and
Babul Supriyo pair up for this 'feel-good' number while Kajol and Aamir Khan too
join in for two more tongue twisters! A difficult number sung with ease by
everyone along with child artist Master Akshay Bhagwat, it is going to be a sure
shot popular number, at least with the kids. And yes, unlike the previous two
songs, it is of the kind that will be sung along by many due to a sheer
challenge of getting it's words and tune right!
Poetry and melody make a lethal combination once again for 'Dekho Na', yet
another melodious duet by Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan. At this point of time,
one realizes that Udit Narayan, who has been a regular with YRF, is missing from
the entire album! But you don't mind that as Sonu Nigam and everyone else has
done a great job so far to create a mesmerizing impact. 'Dekho Na' has an old
world charm to it with the music belonging to the 50-60s variety and reminding
of the numerous such romantic songs to have been featured on the likes of Dev
Anand and others. One of the best songs to have arrived in the album, it has an
innocent feel to it due to an overall beautiful treatment. While Sonu Nigam is
wonderful as always especially in numbers like this, special mention for Sunidhi
Chauhan as from hereon she should be taken seriously by the composers who have
otherwise utilized her potential mainly for item songs or fast paced
high-on-beats numbers!
It's time for Mahalaxmi Iyer to arrive with the first and the only solo number
of the album. 'Des Rangila' is a peppy 'I Love My Nation' number that has a
strong North Indian flavor to it and guarantees a colorful picturization. The
song mentions everything from Indian tradition, culture to festivals and comes
quite close to 'Aisa Desh Hai Mera' Veer-Zaara. Ending with the sound of 'Jaya
Hey' from 'Jana Gana Mana', expect an eye candy outing when the song arrives on
screen.
The first ever track with a strong western influence, the Club Mix of 'Chand
Sifarish' comes as 'Fanaa for You' that completely changes the mood and style of
the song. DJ Aqeel does a tremendous job to make it fit for the yuppy crowds as
he jazzes up the song completely by also incorporating the words 'Fanaa For You'
intermittently in the number. A rocking end to the album, it is just hard to
believe that how one single number could be treated in two completely opposite
ways while keeping the melody and basic context intact?!
It is indeed a pity that this could well be the last album composed by Jatin
Lalit because the fact is that while doing so, they have come up with one of
their purest musical score ever. A guaranteed musical success for YRF, it
completely justifies the hype surrounding it for all these months since the time
the film has been in the making. A winner, 'Fanaa' should rise to the top of the
charts in just a few days time and help the movie's promotion further.
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