Music Review: Kar Le Kar Le Koyi Dhamaal 
By Joginder Tuteja, February 26, 2007 - 12:59 IST
Whatever Shahrukh Khan does, he does so in style. A characteristic he has demonstrated ever since he joined the industry and proved it once again when he went ahead
and made 'Don' a film it turned out to be in spite of being panned by majority of critics worldwide. And now when he is going through something similar as he
anchors the legacy of KBC, he does it in his own way again by coming up with a promotional number 'Kar Le Kar Le Koyi Dhamaal'.
To keep the game show visible and also facilitate SRK's stay in limelight till his next film arrives, the single has been featured in the namesake album that also
incorporates remixes versions of number of SRK hits of the last few years. So let's hop on to the ride and see what's the question that comes on your way next. Because
after all, it is just the question of a question!
Excellent rhythm - that's what you end up exclaiming as the trumpets blow to mark the arrival of SRK. Vishal Shekhar definitely know how to make a highly catchy
number as they get the pace going from the very first moment of the track. Rendered by Ganesh Hegde, acclaimed choreographer and song director who made a splash
with his debut solo album 'G' last year, it is an open invitation of 'Kar Le Kar Le Koyi Dhamaal'.
In spite of being made for promotional proposal, this number written by Shabbir Ahmed, R.D. Tlang, Kumaar & Asif Baig doesn't restrict itself to the genre and instead
suits all kind of situations when you are in mood of celebration! With 'bhangra' beats in tow and some rap and hip-hop thrown in, the song also has some jokes
thrown in that never fail to bring on a smile.
'Dhol mix' comes after a while and gives an indication that it may be quite a possibility to have the track being played even in marriage celebrations. Dance on to
the beats and have fun; it is irresistible not to put on your dancing shoes while the track is on. And if you are in mood to sing along rather than dance, play on the
instrumental version and get on the karaoke!
Special mention should be reserved for the music video of the song that is simply sensational. Glitzy, stylish, innovative and extremely eye candy, 'Kar Le Kar Le
Dhamaal' is actually a 'dhamaal'!
As if to prove the point that he is the best, the remix version of 'Main Hoon Don' [Don] is placed next that has the high-on-adrenaline theme music played
on for the first one minute. Pumping up the heat and making you look forward to the film once again, this Shaan sung number relives the exciting moments of the Farhan
Akhtar directed version of the film due to the high-on-western-arrangements for the remix.
Udit Narayan and Shahrukh Khan sung 'Khaike Paan Banaraswaala' from the same film follows next, this time in its remix version. Enjoyable as ever!
What surprises though is the track which follows next since it turns out to be a remix version of 'Yun Hi Chala Chal' [Swades] . Turning out to be
unexpectedly groovy when one thought that the original by A.R. Rahman couldn't really be touched, this Udit Narayan, Hariharan and Kailash Kher number impresses
even after 2 years of being heard first.
First romantic number of the album comes in the form of Abhijeet sung 'Suno Na Suno Na' [Chalte Chalte] . Beginning in the same manner as the ever
popular remix version of 'Pehla Nasha' [Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar] , it has an English rap to kickstart the proceedings. Lovable. Once again. The song shows what
Aadesh Srivastava has always been capable of.
Excitement is back once again as the theme music of 'Don' opens up the remix version of one of the best songs of last year, 'Aaj Ki Raat' [Don] .
An Alisha Chinoy, Mahalaxmi, Sonu Nigam number that is a must for every stage show today, especially on the award nights, it is a great hear once again. A song later,
fourth number from 'Don' arrives as the remix version of Sunidhi Chauhan's 'Ye Mera Dil' sizzles yet again.
Can you have a folk number play in a discotheque? Sounds a little far fetched, isn't it? But then a little bit of remix may just about make it possible. Hear poorly utilized
number from 'Paheli', 'Phir Raat Kati', and you would know how. It's a pity that this beautiful rhythmic number by Sukhwinder Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan
was relegated to the end credit roll of the film.
Now this is one song that you want to play on and see over and over again without getting tired at all. 'Tumse Milke Dil Ka' [Main Hoon Naa] was the
track by Anu Malik that kick started the trend of fusion-qawallis only to result in dozen odd clones over last couple of years. The remix version here doesn't go overboard
at all and just fine tunes the arrangements while adding on a bit of rap. After saying 'Main Hoon Don', SRK is back to his reassuring best by telling the world -
'Main Hoon Naa'. Yes SRK, you are here and you are there to stay!
If you are a SRK fan, this album is a must for you. And even if you are not of the 'fan' kinds, the album comes with good entertainment quotient to keep you in high
spirits. With not a single dull moment in this 12 track album, the highlight is of course the promotional number for KBC while the remix versions of the recent SRK
chartbusters only add on to the fun.
Rating: ***1/2
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SRK's first Hip-Hop music video for KBC
