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By Simi Rahman , January 23, 2008 - 02:05 IST  
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The most awaited film’s soundtrack kicks off with Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah (Marhaba O Marhaba). What a way to start this magnum album. The song is hummable and quite catchy even with its rustic and earthy feeling. It’s huge; it’s grand and definitely pulsating. The song catches your attention. It’s a song which immediately takes you back to the era gone by. You also want to be a part of the celebrations and offer your Nazarana to the Emperor and his better half. The song is backed with strong & graceful lyrics. MARHABA ! A sure shot chartbuster!
In the second track, the album shifts gears and takes you in a different planet. “In Lahmo Ke” takes you to the world of the two long lost lovers. The song is dipped neck deep in passion and it just simply takes your breath away. As the song proceeds, shivers run down your spine. Sonu Nigam once again proves that why he is called the best singer in the country. Madhushree supports him and she excels too. The lyrics are breathtaking and you feel curious about the happenings in the song. The song perfectly depicts the love and passion in the hearts of the lovers. You also want to witness the king and queen’s golden moments together….obviously a silent witness that is!
The third track is an instrumental track. It’s Jashan-e-baharaa’s instrumental version. The main organ used here is a flute. And just as all the mice of the village swayed with the Pied Piper, I am sure we all too will adore this one. It’s calm and intense. Occasional use of high octave tunes which is not available in the original.
Finally, “Jashan-e-baharaa” makes its appearance. Its honey coated and makes a place in your heart instantly. The desires of the lover, his inner turmoil, the thousand questions in his heart and his longing for his sweetheart are perfectly displayed. In this song there is no disco in the dil of the lover and yet it portrays his loneliness perfectly. Javed Akhtar hits the bull’s eye once again. Javed Ali is a singer to watch out for. His voice has that spark which will take him far. Pure unadulterated music and low pitched orchestra. No use of huge, flashy voices, yet a winner. The song throws some visuals in your mind, at once you listen to it and for me if a song succeeds in doing that then it’s a winner. You want to pray to God for the lover and hope that he wins over his beloved quickly. A must-must have song. Did I just saw Romeos singing this song for their begums or Juliets?
Now, comes the king of them all, “Khwaja-mere-Khwaja.” It’s not a run of the mill commercial qawalli. It’s a qawalli in every true sense. It has that slight Persian touch to it. The lyrics are simply awesome and so sensible. It’s unhurried pace is simply breathtaking. ARR simply proves that he is genius. His voice has that raw appeal which makes you fall in love with the song. The song immediately stays alive in your memory without having to listen to it for thousand times. By the time the song ends, you connect with that super power somewhere. Then you realize that, AR Rahman is truly a “Allah ka Banda!”
The sound track ends with a bhajan. “Manmohana” a religious song of Rajputs, which is sung by Bela Shinde talks about Radha-Krishna. The singer is a great find and carries the song with great élan. The song may not become popular with the youth of today but surely will be a hit with the senior citizens. It’s a different song, and surely will get well with the movie. It will be helpful for all the students of classical music for years to come!
Overall, Jodhaa-Akbar is a pleasant (and a much needed) break from today’s music which has nothing to do with a thing called quality. A happy, bright spot for all the genuine music lovers. An honest attempt, and surely has its heart in the right place.
Jodhaa Akbar’s music is like the kiss principle, “Keep it simple and you will enjoy it.” It’s simple and elegant, yet manages to stay with you. It’s something that provides you with what it promises, sheer magic!
Favorite song
Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah
Would you recommend this soundtrack to your friend: Yes
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