MUSIC REVIEW: Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba (2005)

Presentation: BSK Entertainment Ltd. (Boney Kapoor) in association with Sahara One Motion Pictures
Producers: Vijay Galani and Rahul Sugandh
Director: Govind Menon
Cast: Rekha, Mallika Sherawat, Karan Khanna (introducing), Satish Shah and Paresh Rawal
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Dev Kohli, Syed Qadri, Farhad and Anu Malik
Singers: Sunidhi Chauhan, Sowmya Roah, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Rekha, Alisha Chinoy and Kunal Ganjawala
Audio: T-Series
Songs: 10

1) Bachke Rehna Re Baba (Sunidhi Chauhan and Sowmya Roah)
The soundtrack begins with the title track, ‘Bachke Rehna Re Baba’ sung in the vocals of Sunidhi Chauhan and Sowmya Roah. The chorus and the remix in English in the background are alluring. Dev Kohli pens splendid lyrics. Anu Malik’s composition is upbeat. The dholak along with the fast-sounding instruments appeal to the ears. The video of this track number stars yesteryear’s beauty Rekha and today’s hot siren Mallika Sherawat together on screen, dancing superbly to Malik’s energetic tunes. The choreography is fabulous.
Rating: 9/10

2) Bachke Rehna Re Baba – Remix Version
When comes to remix, the song loses any appeal the original held. A shoddy piece of work.
Rating: 1.5/10

3) Bachke Rehna Re Baba – Instrumental Version
Enough already! A third version of the title track appears next, this time an instrumental version. Without waiting even a single minute, this makes you want to press the forward button!
Rating: 1/10

4) Dil Churane Wale (Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik)
A romantic song, ‘Dil Churane Wale’ appears with the legends Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik. The guitar and catchy chorus makes the track sound very lively. Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik add captivating vocals to make the song more appealing. Dev Kohli is the man behind the gorgeous lyrics intertwined with the melodious composition of Anu Malik. The video of this amazing number will be picturised on sex goddess Mallika Sherawat and Karan Khanna (Vinod Khanna’s nephew, who makes his debut with this flick) on eye-pleasing locales.
Rating: 8.5/10

5) Eiffel Tower (Rekha)
‘Bachke Rehna Re Baba’ has something unique to offer as well in terms of Rekha singing a song for the soundtrack. She sings a wild and wacky item number, ‘Eiffel Tower’ with perfection and élan. The title of the track is corny, but her seductress voice is simply breath-taking. Earlier she has sung for two films namely ‘Agar Tum Naa Hote’ and ‘Khubsoorat’ under the classy compositions of the late genius R D Burman. Written-composed by the hot musician Anu Malik, the song also lifts the spirits both lyrically and musically. This shows she still has sparks in this old age to make her mark amongst the beauties of today. Let’s wait for the visuals – they are expected to be as catchy and exciting as the audio itself is!
Rating: 8.5/10

6) Eiffel Tower (Sunidhi Chauhan)
Sunidhi Chauhan too sings Eiffel Tower and beguiles you but it’s Rekha this time around who gets the victory over the professional singer.
Rating: 7/10

7) Sharafat Chod De (Alisha Chinoy)
Alisha Chinoy renders the fast-paced number, ‘Sharafat Chod De’ with her seductive-sultry voice and captures the hearts as usual. Farhad’s penned lyrics are strictly okay so is the musical score by Anu Malik. However its Alisha who is the saving grace, the rest of the team are disappointing.
Rating: 3.5/10

8) Sharafat Chod De – Remix Version
The original wasn’t impressive and the remix isn’t any better either!
Rating: 1/10

9) Tera Husn (Kunal Ganjawala)
The successful team of last year’s mega hit ‘Bheege Hont Tere’ returns with ‘Tera Husn’. Anu Malik, Kunal Ganjawala and Syed Qadri do their level best to create the same oomph with this number. How far they do succeed? Let’s check it……..! Kunal Ganjawala delivers his high-pitched vocals and sounds fantastic. His unique style of singing has its own charms, which people seem to appreciate. The same tune ‘Wo oo oyee’ is used once again just to give the same feel of ‘Bheege Hont Tere’. Qadri’s lyrics and Malik’s composition are noteworthy. Although this track is potentially chart-winning material, the Bheege Hont style repetition might not go down well with the listener.
Rating: 7/10

10) Tera Husn – Instrumental
Wonder, why the music companies seem more interested in making the list of the album longer by adding instrumentals and remix versions to it. This instrumental too is lacklustre.
Rating: 1/10

Overall:
The Bachke Rehna Re Baba soundtrack is very average with some catchy tunes for the listener. The album is nothing special, but may appeal to some people.
Overall Rating: 5.5/10

Written by Goher Iqbal Punn (Bollywood Analyst)