Utthaan
In continuation with the trend of celebrities trying their
hands at doing different things in the world of cinema, it''s time for one time
numero uno singer Kumar Sanu to make an attempt at film production.
''Utthaan'',
starring Neha Dhupia and Priyanshu Chatterjee in the lead, is his first film
under the banner of ''Kumar Sanu Communication Pvt. Ltd'' and is directed by
Ujjwal Chatterjee who has earlier made ''Escape From Taliban''. Since Kumar Sanu
also holds the baton of a composer with Sudhakar Sharma contributing as a
lyricist, one looks forward to the music.
When an accomplished singer makes a movie, expectations are that the songs would
be of good quality. Sadly, the music in the case of ''Utthaan'' just doesn''t
strike a chord and turns out to be one of the most disappointing scores this
year.
Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik were a formidable ''jodi'' till about a few years
back and they attempt to recreate the same magic with ''Ab Neend Kise'', a fast
paced rhythmic love song. Somehow one feels that this is not exactly an ideal
beginning for ''Utthaan'', especially in a time like today when the entire
concept of film and music making has gone through a big change. The song seems
to have been caught in a time wrap with the music reminding of the mid-90s. The
song is not a bad hear but for today''s audience, this routine
''pyaar-mohabbat'' song doesn''t really present much. There is an attempt to
reach out this audience with the help of a remix version but even this doesn''t
really help the cause.
Next comes ''Abhi Tum Ho Kamsin'', which is yet another love song after ''Ab
Neend Kise''. The difference here is that it follows the melodious approach
rather than being rhythmic. Sapna Mukesh joins him in the proceedings for this
song that may not make it to one of the best hears of the season but
nevertheless comes easy on the ears. Overall a song that has a limited audience
and shelf life.
Reading the name of Asha Bhonsle on the credits gives one hopes of a decent
number to follow. Title song ''Yeh Kaisa Utthaan Hai'' is the one that comes
next in the album. A philosophical take at looking at success but the cost at
which it comes, it is expectedly the best of the enterprise, though again not a
chartbuster material but restricted mainly for the situation.
Special mention to Sudhakar Sharma''s lyrics that carry a message while Kumar
Sanu too does a good job as a composer. But all said and done it is the veteran
singer''s rendition that makes it a cut above the rest. Kumar Sanu also ropes in
Sonu Nigam to do a male version of the same song but one would still go back to
Ashaji''s version any time.
''Thok Dalega''! One look at lyrics like this and one has no intention of even
giving the song a single hearing. Ok, so it may be an item number for the
situation but still there is nothing inviting about a song like this. Hema
Sardesai, who is anyways not heard much in the playback singing arena, could
have given another thought before singing a drag track like this that follows a
70s/80s style. A boring track, it is difficult to even listen it till the end.
''Utthaan'' has limited to negligible chances of really reaching out to the
listeners. First and foremost a title like this is hardly exciting for people to
actually go and pick up the album. Secondly even those who may actually hear it
may not really be much interested since there is not a single track belonging to
chartbuster material. A disappointing soundtrack from the man who has made a big
name for himself in the world of playback singing!
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