Radio Sargam Music Review: Dil Jo Bhi Kahey (2005)

Producer & Director: Romesh Sharma
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Revathy, Karan Sharma, Annabelle Wallace, Bhumika Chawla, Malcolm Stoddard, Claire Oberman
Music: Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Label: Tips
Songs: 9

1) Dil Jo Bhi Kahe [Shaan, Dominique, Caralisa]
After the grand success of their album Bunty Aur Babli, SEL create wonders in the title track Dil Jo Bhi Kahe which is splendidly sung by Shaan. A lively tune and fine use of guitars, rhythmic beat; this song is a treat to hear and with some noteworthy lyrics by Javed Saab the album starts in an impressive way.
Rating: 8/10

2) Opening title theme
SEL have always given their best when it comes to theme music. And this album is no exception. It might be used when the credits roll. Good orchestration and catchy tune are its highlights.
Rating 7/10

3) Kitni Narmi Se [Sonu Nigam]
The choice of singers by SEL is impeccable. Sonu Nigam who is the king of melody, emerges victorious in Kitni Narmi Se. A beautiful melodious track with a soothing effect shows another facet of SEL. With the ever dependable Javed saab this song will be noticed and liked by all classes of audience.
Rating 7/10

4) Kaun Jaane [Shankar Mahadevan, Shefali]
Shankar Mahadevan is not easily heard nowadays. Since he has entered into music compositions in a full swing very few music directors like A R Rahman give him the chance to sing. Kaun Jaane is a slow moving song that maintains a subtle pace throughout. Javed saab is a master when it comes to writing about broken heart. The usage of the title track tune with flute background enriches the impact of the song. A touching track that will be enjoyed by SEL fans.
Rating: 6/10

5) Mere Munna [Shankar Mahadevan]
A situational track between father and son, where the former teaches the values of life. This song is a big disappointment in terms of the tune and vocals of Shankar Mahadevan. There have been lots of tracks composed on this theme before, and this track will go unnoticed.
Rating: 4/10

6) Tu Nahi Thi Jab Yahan [Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sudesh Bhosle, Mahalaxmi Iyer]
A slow romantic number Tu Nahi Thi Jab Yahan features popular singers Shankar, Shreya, Sudesh. The tune is not that catchy, one has to hear again and again to get the feel of the song. Though this song is not going to create any wave, but it is soothing to hear. Lyrics are adequate.
Rating: 5/10

7) C'est La Vie [Sudesh Bhosle, Vaishali Samant, Gayatri, Prashant]
This song seems to feature Amitabh Bachchan. The song starts in a promising fashion but loses in the middle. An ordinary composition by SEL. This song fails miserably on all areas tune, lyrics and vocals.
Rating: 4/10

8) J'ai Bessoin De Toi (Beach Sequence) [Caralisa Montiero]
Caralisa croons to the beach track in her foreign accent. It is one of the better numbers though a short one in the album. It might be used as a background score and will look good if effectively picturised.
Rating: 7/10

9) Sajna Angana Aayo Re [Javed Ali]
Another short track this song has a high dose of sufi style. It can be effectively used as a background score which will have a great influence in the narration of the film.
Rating: 6/10

OVERALL:
When we hear of the trio SEL, there is bound to be great expectations, though Dil Jo Bhi Kahe has few good melodious tracks, the album fails to satisfy the expectations. Most of the songs are big let down. The album is not going to make any ripple in the music industry.
Rating: 6/10

Written by Sainath