It's always a challenge to make a movie that has a title same as a yesteryear's classic. But director Vipul Amrutlal Shah takes up this challenge second time in a row after Aankhen and now Waqt . The modern day ' Waqt ' stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Shefali Chhaya. First battle seems to have been won with the starcast itself as everyone from Big B, Akshay Kumar to Priyanka Chopra are enjoying a good time at the box office. Second battle that should be won is the movie's theme that should be patronized by the family audience. With a recent sleaze fest in abundance, ' Waqt - The Race Against Time ' should be a welcome relief. An entertainment One and Eros International presentation, ' Waqt ' has music by Anu Malik and lyrics by Sameer.

'Waqt' begins with a love duet ' Subah Hogi ' by the regular pairing of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. A fine number, though it doesn't break any new grounds or promises to be a runaway blockbuster, it makes for a decent hearing. It doesn't stay with you forever but doesn't disappoint either during its 5 minutes duration. In nutshell, a love song with eye candy visuals and star presence to keep the viewers engaged.

An attempt to woo the North belt audience is made with ' Miraksam ', a Punjabi song'n'dance track set in an upper class household, what with friends, family and celebrations galore. Sudesh Bhonsle lends his voice for Big B while Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mahalaxmi sing for the rest of the starcast. There is a bit of rap'n'reggae thrown in as well that results in a strong feeling of deja vu.

After some ' pyaar mohabbat ' and ' naach gaana ' comes the other side of life – pain, separation and anguish - in the shape of ' Toot Gaya '. A situational track that should make a part of the background score, it reminds of ' Jeena Kya Jeevan Se Haar Ke ' from ' Om Jai Jagadish ' in terms of treatment. A slow'n'sad song, it is sung in trademark high pitch by Kailash Kher.

There is a music piece ' Taandav ' towards the middle of the album that is a fusion of Indian and Western classic. By the look of things, it should be a highlight of the movie due to it's fast pace and combination of variety of musical instruments.