By Joginder Tuteja, March 21, 2005 - 10:44 IST
After Khalid Mohammad and Kunal Kohli, Samar Khan makes a switch to direction from a film journalism. While Kunal Kohli has swept major awards for his second directorial outing ' Hum Tum ' and Khalid Mohammad's episodic drama ' Silsilay ' looking hot in the industry's circles, Samar Khan's ' Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaaye ' promos have caught on instantly. Carrying a fresh and youthful look, KMHJ also marks the debut of video giant Shemaroo into the world of movie making. Starring Arshad Warsi and Mahima Chaudhary in the lead, KMHJ also stars Parveen Dabas, Sandhya Mridul, Kanwaljeet Singh and Jaspal Bhatti in supporting roles. With a title like this, bubbly look and music department handled by Himesh Reshammiya and Sameer, one expects a peppy and youthful score.
Udit Narayan is as fresh as he has just woken up on a pleasant morning in ' Bhool Jayenge Hum ', a mushy romantic track. Well supported by Shreya Ghoshal, this melodious track is for two hearts deeply in love. Call it the wiz craft of Himesh Reshamiya, but somehow he always comes up with at least one hummable track in every film for which he composes. This time it is the first track of the album itself (that also repeats towards the end) and one expects rest of the score to be pleasant from hereon.
From the title song ' Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye ', one expected a feel-good comical tune. But what follows to everyone's surprise is a melodious love song by Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and Jayesh Gandhi. Rich with traditional Indian melody, this well written track by Sameer is again soothing and very easy to ears. The feel of the album is maintained with this track that is as simple as a nursery rhyme!
SaReGaMa finalist Arpita Mukherjee makes her debut as a playback singer with a solo version of ' Kuch Meetha Ho Jaayega '. She takes full advantage of the opportunity provided to her and announces her arrival to the big arena. She has a sweet and innocent voice and could be a direct contender to the likes of Shreya Ghoshal.
A rendition with an accent - that's a specialty of Himesh Reshammiya! And it makes an appearance after a couple of melodious number in the form of a jazzy ' O Jaanu Tenu Rab Da Vaasta ' by now flying high Kunal Ganjawala. With Sunidhi Chauhan in tow, it is a peppy 'aao twist karein' kinda number that also reminds of ' Oh Jaana ' from Reshammiya's ' Tere Naam '. This short and sweet track could be another one of ' Oh Jaana ' if picturized and promoted well.
Melody makes a comeback with a love duet by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik - ' Lagne Lage Ho Tum Kitne Pyaare '. Slower in nature, it has Sonu Nigam as he has been in his private albums ' Deewana', 'Yaad' and ' Jaan '. Another good song in a row, it makes 'KMHJ' a worthwhile album so far that can be heard for some relaxing moments.
Something 'different' comes up soon. For the ' Thumri ' lovers, there is one in the form of ' Aane Do ' by Dr. Shoma Ghosh that again makes for a peaceful hearing. One gets engrossed in the flow of this beautifully composed and nicely written track that should make for an interesting viewing in the film. For the hip-hop crowd, there is a ' Royal Stag Mega Mix ' of the same track as well that is rendered by Dr. Shoma Ghosh, Suzzane and Jayesh Gandhi. A foot tapping rhythmic mix, it is the same track that forms the background of the promos currently on air. All the three singers play their parts well and make the remix track as a right finale to the album.
' Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye ' is an addition to the winners Himesh Reshammiya has delivered in past 2 years. All the tracks are entertaining and make KMHJ as fulfilling experience. A romantic album, KMHJ deserves to be given a hearing. Fresh look and aggressive publicity by the makers and the album company should only be helping the cause.
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