Music Review: Elaan (2004)

Producer: Ganesh Jain and Ratan Jain (Venus Productions)
Director: Vikram Bhatt
Cast: Mithun, Arjun Rampal, John Abraham, Rahul Khanna, Amisha Patel and Lara Dutta
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Gayatri Iyer and Anu Malik
Audio: Venus
Number of Songs: 06

1) Bechain Mera Dil Hai (Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik)
The carnival begins with a love duet, “Bechain Mera Dil Hai” sung in the sweet vocals of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik. Sameer fetches applause with his well-penned romantic lyrics. Anu Malik displays his talent with the soften-rhythmic composition. The song is surely a treat for the lovebirds and equally pleasing for the hoi polloi listeners also.
Rating: 9/10

2) Dil Main Hulchul (KK and Sunidhi Chauhan)
A seductive song appears with KK and Sunidhi Chauhan and both seduce the listeners with their husky renditions. Instruments’ arrangement too attracts the ears. The song holds appeal both lyrically and musically as well. The video is on air currently and eyes on the duo of John Abraham and Lara Dutta. The number catches the pulse and have you press the repeat button again.
Rating: 8/10

3) Andarlu Mandarlu (Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan)
A variety of the singers come up next to render a fun number, “Andarlu Mandarlu”, which is utterly disappointing. The whole group of the vocalists fail to deliver. The poorly done lyrics and music further spoil the song. An avoidable track.
Rating: 1/10

4) Andarlu Mandarlu –Remix Version (Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan)
The remix version just helps the listeners escape from this horrible number. The remix too is too poor to listen to.
Rating: 1/10

5) Meri Zindagi Mein Koyi – Title Song (Gayatri Iyer)
Gayatri Iyer features to sing the title song, “Meri Zindagi Mein Koyi”. The seductive delivery by the vocalist surely sends a chill in body. The lyrics penned by Sameer are ordinary whilst Anu Malik shakes the blood with the composition that generates an atmosphere of some Hollywood suspense thriller. Overall the song sounds nice.
Rating: 6.5/10

6) Dua Karna (Sunidhi Chauhan)
The journey ends up with “Dua Karna”. Sunidhi Chauhan seems to be losing her talent and gives us an average rendition to hear. Strictly okay works by the lyricist and musician do not have potential to stay strongly. A flat song in total.
Rating: 1.5/10

Overall:
“Bechain Mera Dil Hai” and “Dil Mein Hulchul” impress. The rest of the album is simply a PUNCH!
Overall Rating: 4/10

REVIEWED BY GOHER IQBAL PUNN