Music Review: Fareb

Producers: Rajesh Singh and Sanjiv Jaiswal
Director: Deepak Tijori
Cast: Manoj Bajpai, Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri
Singers: Kunal Ganjawala, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Udit Narayan, Shraddha Pandit, Sonu Nigam and Alisha Chinoy
Audio: Saregama-HMV
Songs: 07

1) Pehle Se (Kunal Ganjawala and Shreya Ghoshal)
Fareb starts off pretty well with the spellbinding song, ‘Pehle Se’. Sung by today’s hot vocalist Kunal Ganjawala (who is not only stealing hearts but also the awards from every award function) and Shreya Ghoshal, the number carries the feeling of pain as what wrong has gone between the protagonists! Kunal chips in his unique style of electrifyingly high-pitched delivery. The depth in his voice is what captures the listener's attention. Shreya is another young lass of the music scenario whom the music aficionados love to listen since she presents her job with gusto. The same goes here with this track. Sayeed Quadri pens captivating poetry for composer Anu Malik who then churns out apt tunes. The end result is a commendable and melodious track. The visuals featuring Manoj and Shilpa go well with the theme of the song. This track is featured in a remix and an instrumental version also next on the album.
Rating: 9/10

2) Pehle Se – Remix Version
The remix version, composed by a guest musician Vishwajeet, glides well on you, as it is laced with a hip-hop touch.
Rating: 8/10

3) Pehle Se – Instrumental
It has become a fashion amongst the music companies to put instrumental versions in film albums to fill the gaps and even most of the time they do not look like gap-fillers and rather appear to be the forcibly entered stuff. Ditto for this instrumental of ‘Pehle Se’ that has nothing novelty to offer and looks weird.
Rating: 1/10

4) Baras Ja Ae Badal (Sunidhi Chauhan)
A fast-paced highly energetic track, ‘Baras Ja Ae Badal’ comes next with Sunidhi Chauhan who sings with aplomb. This lively number instantly catches your attention and prompts repeated hearings. Sending the chill through the body, the song registers impacts on lyrics and helps you dance vigorously to the electric beats of Anu Malik. The video is also eye pleasing. The visuals are special for one more reason and that is none other than Shetty sisters who for the very first time are appearing together in this film and above all dance together in this song. Both the sexy sirens really look stunning with their spectacular dance sequences. The credit goes to the choreographer who has done a wonderful job. The cinematography too deserves huge applause.
Rating: 9/10

5) Jaayon Kahan (Udit Narayan and Shraddha Pandit)
‘Jaayon Kahan’ brings you the romantic duet rendered by Udit Narayan and Shraddha Pandit. The maestro Udit as usual delivers the goods with fine effects and Shraddha appears to be a good support. Lyrically and musically, it does hold values as well.
Rating: 8/10

6) Shaam Aayegi (Sonu Nigam)
Another song of pain emerges with Sonu Nigam who makes it audible with his catchy style of singing. Sayeed Quadri on writing desk and Anu Malik on orchestra attract the ears.
Rating: 7.5/10

7) Subah Bhi (Alisha Chinoy)
Sensuous and seductive voice singer Alisha Chinoy sings a romantic number ‘Subah Bhi’ and magnetizes the listener with her soothing rendition. From the house of Sayeed Quadri and Anu Malik, the song is quite attractive and easy on ears.
Rating: 8.5/10

Overall:
Full marks to Anu Malik, Sayeed Quadri and the singers for producing a likeable album - probably the best soundtrack for any of Deepak Tijori's films to date. Fareb has the potential to attract decent sales. ‘Pehle Se’, ‘Baras Ja’, ‘Jaayon Kahan’ and Subah Bhi’ are the picks of the lot.
Overall Rating: 8/10

REVIEWED BY GOHER IQBAL PUNN (Bollywood Analyst)