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By Joginder Tuteja, October 2, 2003 - 11:14 IST
There have been many movies made on partition, most recently been 1947 Earth and Gadar - Ek Prem Katha. Pinjar, based on a novel by Amrita Pritam, is another addition to the list that goes beyond partition - i.e. what happens to people who have been through partition? What happened to their families and homes? What trauma did they face? What social life did they live thereafter? Who were the friends and who were the enemies from within? All these questions are answered in this Lucky Star's presentation which marks the directorial debut of Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who had brought Chankaya to life on television about a decade back.
One expects sensitive performances and touching music when names like Gulzar, Urmila Matnodkar, Manoj Bajpai and Uttam Singh are involved. Sanjay Suri, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Isha Kopikar add to the cast. Pinjar, which mainly comprises of sad, painful and thought provoking numbers, begins on a cheerful note with a gidda 'Shaba Ni Shaba' by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhna Sargam and Udit Narayan. Reminiscent to 'Mhaare Hiwda Mein Naache Mor' from Hum Saath Saath Hai, it is inspired by folk music and is a good decent number to hum about.
Another gidda - 'Maar Udari' follows soon which is good to ears and sung by Jaspinder Nirula, Preeti Uttam, Amay Date and Nihar.
The album takes a quick turnaround from here and becomes more sober and serious - starting with 'Haath Choote', a painful number in the ever-so-expressive vocals of Jagjit Singh. Preeti Uttam gives him company in this sad track, which talks about how relationships can not be forgotten even if the distances set people apart.
Another similar song is 'Vatna Ve' by Roop Kumar Rathod and Uttam Singh. A sad number again about partition where this character is wondering what has happened to his dear country after all the dreadful events and what will be the future now? It is good to see Sanjay Suri, who played the role of a advertising executive cum wannabe pop singer to perfection in 'Jhankaar Beats' slip on so effortlessly as a character in the partition era.
'Charkha Chalati Maa' written by Amrita Pritam and sung by Preeti Uttam begins with her haunting vocals that have been a part of the initial promos. It is a slow moving track from the point of view of a daughter who is thinking about why she has to leave her family behind her one-day and get married.
Soon a short track 'Sita Ko Dehke' follows which is purely classical. A number narrating Sita' s agnipariksha, it is difficult to say that it will really make an impact even during a situation in the movie because of its 50's feel and classical base. Written by Zehra Nigah, it is sung by Suresh Wadkar and Sadhna Sargam.
'Darda Marya' is an enjoyable Punjabi number by Wadali Brothers and Jaspinder Nirula. A mix of punjabi folk, bhangra and gidda, it provides some relief after the heavy heart caused earlier due to 'Haath Choote', 'Charkha Chalati' and 'Sita Ko Dehke'. Preeti Uttam chants 'Shabad' which are traditional hymns in the Sikh religion.Another track written by Amrita Pritam and woven in a classical mould is 'Waris Shah Nu' by Wadali Brothers and Preeti Uttam. A Punjabi track which is more of a background piece as per the movie's situation than a number to be sung around, it just goes on and on, and though good, ultimately tests the patience of the listener.
Since Pinjar doesn't boast of a typical Hindi film music, an average moviegoer may not be able to identify with the film's music. Arguments may flow that Gadar, which had the same music composer (Uttam Singh), also had strong Punjabi flavor but still it's music succeeded. But then it was an out of out commercial flick with star presence and an aggressive pre and post release publicity of the film's music that did the trick. Even the composer and the album manufacturers may be aware about this fact that though sensitive and honest approach are it's plus points, Pinjar has a very restricted scope. The album may be able to make some kind of impact only after the release of the movie...and that too if the movie does exceptionally well. Other than that, due to the rustic feel of the album and the Punjabi flavour throughout, an All India success of the album is ruled out.
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