Rating: ★ ★ 1/2
Salman Khan..Eid...15th August..And a gorgeous Katrina Kaif..Can
it get any bigger? "Ek
Tha Tiger" is one of the
most anticipated movies of 2012 and is expected to shatter all records at the
box office with a tag of 'Sure Shot Blockbuster'. Talented Sohail Sen has been
roped in with Sajid-Wajid as guest composers. For the lyrics department, names
like Neelesh Misra, Kausar Munir and Anvita Dutt Guptan makes sure that the
soundtrack results in a grandiose affair. Well, with four originals, few
remixes and one instrumental let the Tiger roar!
"Mashallah" the only composition by Sajid-Wajid rides
high on commercial aspects and is a multi layered composition with lots of
Arabic/ Persian arrangements. The signature tune with the harmonium and the
chorus enchants is a hangover from Anu Malik's 'Milo Na Milo' but nevertheless
it has the capability to win hearts and accolades. The video is amazingly shot
with the sizzling, smoking Katrina Kaif and our very own Salman Khan in
his usual enigma. Lyricist Kausar Munir doesn't write anything that we haven't
heard before so nothing much to be appreciated in the writing department. As
for the singing, Wajid introduces a new diction for 'Mashallah' and is at his usual best where his
voice seems to be tailor made for Salman and yes, Shreya Ghoshal is sparklingly
remarkable in her short part. A good start indeed! "Mashallah Remix" by Joshilay is a real
mess with the annoying high tempo and forced beats, skip the remix.
'Salsa' like arrangements starts of "Laapata" where 'Yash Raj Banner' makes
their presence felt straight away, sadly it seems to be a rehash version from
the 'Dhoom' franchise
('Salaame' and a bit of 'Touch Me' to be specific). Reality show contestant
Palak Muchhal starts of gracefully taking us back to the early days of Shreya
Ghoshal and is joined by the 'bankable' K.K. who oozes romance/love with each
line. If the trumpet used from 1.21 to 1.28 is mesmerizing then at the same
time the arrangements from 1.47 to 1.56 are weirdly lifted from 'Antenna'
(Always Kabhi Kabhi). Anvita Dutt Guptan tries real hard with the lyrics but
the end result fails to create a long lasting impression as a result it turns
out to be an average effort from Sohail Sen. Although expect a sizzler when the
video unleashes! Joshilay brings forward "Laapata Remix", a
fast paced club dance number which only acts as filler without an inch of an
innovation.
"Banjaara" belongs to Salman Khan..A fast paced love
number where Neelesh Misra majestically uses the word Banjaara for the state of being in love
rather than describing the pain with it as in most cases, still the antara’s are not upto the calibre of
an artist like Neelesh Misra. Sohail Sen eminently uses the Violin loop
during the whole song for the signature tune, the use of sargams in the first
interlude and the harmonium in the second interlude is graceful and awe
inspiring, something that is expected out of Sohail Sen composition. Sukhwinder
Singh is a kind of artist who hardly disappoints regardless the genre and this
time also his powerful vocals makes sure that the song lands in the 'Hit'
category although a lot still depends upon how it is being picturised in the
movie looking at the situational tag that it carries. Moving on "Banjaara Remix" sung
and arranged by Jolly (Joshilay) is the best of the three remix. Never an easy
task to replace a singer like Sukhwinder Singh but it results in a good
alternate version where the 'Tiger Theme' can also be heard in the second
interlude. Terrific Remix!
Mohit Chauhan and Taraannum Mallik bring together a captivating,
melodious "Saiyyara" which
is instant catch material and has all the ingredients of a riveting soul
stirring composition. After a very long time Mohit Chauhan is heard in some
high pitched notes and full marks to him for that where as Taraannum Malik
lavishly handles the ultra low notes and supports him well. Kausar Munir does a
much better job as compared to 'Mashallah' but still nothing groundbreaking or
monumental as far as the writing goes, especially both the antara's. Make no
mistake, despite the tried and tested heard before template, it's going to be
huge hit among Salman fans and will remain in the top 10 for quite some time
even after the movie ends its run on the Silver Screen.
Last to arrive is the "Tiger's
Theme" composed
by Julius Packiam, a 'Hot' favourite with director Kabir Khan who has used
his service for the instrumentals/themes in his previous two directorial
ventures: 'Kabul Express' (2006) and 'New York' (2009). It starts off with the
electric and bass guitar, a tune that is already a popular ringtone material
courtesy the theatrical trailer and goes into the 'Bourne' meets 'Bond' at some
points The three minutes are heavily arranged and apart from the starting
credentials, expect this one to be used at various crucial junctures post
interval.
Ek Tha Tiger doesn't match upto the expectations and
lacks the repeat value with a very limited shelf life. Sajid-Wajid's
'Mashallah' is the only major attraction and the three songs by Sohail Sen
falls in the average category with minimum innovation where his previous two
soundtracks: What's Your Raashee (2009) and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011) were
far more impressive, but considering the presence of Salman Khan, 'Banjaara'
and 'Saiyyara' are going to be the 'Hot Seller'.
I rate it 2.5 out of 5.0
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