Last film in Bollywood that closely narrated the joys, sorrows, enthusiasm and issues of school/college going kids was ' Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar ' by Mansoor Khan that was released more than a decade back. In last 10 years, there have been many more films that tried to touch upon this topics but with mixed success as either they were too bubble-gum'ish' or they dealt too deeply into college politics. With ' Rok Sako To Rok Lo ', the buzz is on that it will revive the innocence of love, youth and togetherness once again, although in the way, the 21st century kids will identify with. Management guru Arindam Chaudhuri, who takes over the director's baton with the movie, promises to do what other movies in the past couldn't do so very successfully and presents RKSRL under the banner of Planman Life. Yash Pandit and Manjari Fadnis star in RSTRL that also stars Sunny Deol in a special dynamic appearance (check out his never seen before attire and getup !!) along with Namrata Shirodkar, who looks as fresh as she was in ' Hero Hindustani ' more than six years back!! Jatin Lalit, who are again vying for the top slot after the runaway success of ' Hum Tum ', compose while Prasoon Joshi, the adman, writes lyrics for this youth movie.

Your waist comes into action straightaway with the tapping of feet as soon as Shaan starts crooning the title track - ' Rok Sako To Rok Lo '. Shreya Ghoshal is very good in her rendition while the entire composition reminds of vintage Jatin Lalit of the early 90s. "We are back with our melody" - this is what Jatin Lalit can safely claim with this number. Babul Supriyo, Lalit and Ishaan provide adequate support and Prasoon Joshi's lyrics are easy to be memorized, sung and enjoyed. This could well be another ' Yaha Ke Hum Sikandar ' from JJWS.

Another simple song that comes soon after is a love duet by Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan. A mix of melody and a dance number, ' Nazron Ka Yaarana ' is extremely catchy and is trademark Jatin Lalit. It is great to see the talented composer duo back to their roots and deliver what they had done so very excellently in the 90s. One wonders why they were not as consistent in most part of the late 90s and early 2000s!

' Yaaron Sun Lo ' is a number by 'Abhijeet' that has a consistent rhythm and beats throughout and is easy on ears again. A number about living life with a smile and no worries and inhibitions, it makes for a peaceful hearing. Though Abhijeet does pretty well in his modulation and the sensitivity with which he sings, one wishes if the old favorite of Jatin Lalit - Amit Kumar - could have been asked to sing this one. This is a kind of number that is suited so much for Amit Kumar's vocals and he would have done wonders with it!! As expected, there is a sad version to the song, again by Abhijeet, which is short and situational.

Best track of the album - the first romantic duet - makes an appearance with ' Haan Mujhe Thaam Le '. Opening guitar makes you nostalgic straightaway with the strings of oldie hit ' Mil Gaya Humko Saathi Mil Gaya '. Arrangements are superb from the word 'Go' and the choice of Alka Yagnik and Babul Supriyo fits to the T. Now this is a kind of number that makes you sit, notice, admire and fall in love instantly! Lyrics are poetic while the composition is an idle valentine's gift to your beloved. The number has been choreographed to depict all the seasons in the year and the lead pair in the number exude enough charm and freshness befitting the melody. Excellent!

Follows next, another melodious number in quick succession - ' Jaane Kise '. Shaan and Alka Yagnik are superb once again and Alka proves once again that her vocals are becoming pleasant manifolds over the years. Shaan is in top form, lyrics touch your heart while the music makes you sway to its flow. Another sweet song that should be picked up in dozens by the teenagers. Wait a while for the first promo of the number to hit the screen and the reaction should be evident from thereon!

' Tera Gham ' is a sad number about the separation from the beloved and the pain attached with it. This is the first track in the album that somehow disrupts the jolly mood created by the rest of the album. Though Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik are fine in their singing, the theme of the number makes it situational and not of a kind that would take it to the charts. Nevertheless the songs before this assure that audience would still listen and love the album.

'RSTRL' is an album with which Jatin Lalit can safely say that they have arrived - once again! If ' Hum Tum ' proved to be a blockbuster musical success then the same can be safely said about RSTRL that has a music, which should have an appeal amongst the campus crowds at the least. Arindam Chaudhuri has taken a first step very correctly by signing Jatin Lalit to do the music, as the genre of the movie demanded the kind of music that the composers excel in. Fantastic promotion by the makers of the movie and the youthful appeal of the movie (that is arriving after years) will further ensure that it will bring smile to the audience and the music company alike.

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