HUM TUM

Producer: Yash Raj Films
Director: Kunal Kohli
Cast: Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee
Music: Jatin-Lalit
Lyrics: Prason Joshi
Singers: Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam, Babul Supriyo, Veronica and Juggy D
Audio: Saregama-HMV

The audience always expects something special from the soundtracks of Yash Raj Films. The production company have once again hired music composers Jatin-Lalit for the forthcoming romantic comedy Hum Tum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee. This time around Prason Joshi has written the lyrics whilst the lists of vocalists includes the likes of Shaan, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam. Radio Sargam gives its verdict on the album…

1) Ladki Kyon Na Jaane Kyon (Shaan and Alka Yagnik)
“Ladki Kyon Na Jaane Kyon” opens the album with Shaan and Alka Yagnik on vocals. Shaan perfectly modulates his voice to sound like Saif Ali Khan and Alka flawlessly makes her vocals fresher. A Ched-Chaad song, its instrumental arrangement is excellent. Prason Joshi’s naughty lyrics grow on you easily. The upbeat music makes the track lively. The video of the song, starring Saif and Rani teasing each other, is attractive. Beautiful choreography, catchy locales and good direction impress you as well. The number is already proving its worth on the charts these days.
Rating: 8/10

2) Yara Yara (Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik)
“Yara Yara” sounds reminiscent of the popular track “Ho Gaya Hai Tumko Tu Pyaar Sajna” from the earlier Yash Raj blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. This entertaining song has the soothing vocals of Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik, who catch the rhythm brilliantly with their rich experience in singing. Prason Joshi with lyrics and Jatin-Lalit with music (especially the wonderful drumming) are extraordinarily great. The song is simply fantastic.
Rating: 8.5/10

3) Chak De (Sonu Nigam and Sadhana Sargam)
Following next is a track targeted largely at the youth market. “Chak De”, a lively fresh song features Sonu Nigam and Sadhana Sargam. Sonu is exceptionally good and Sadhana also attracts the listeners with her gorgeous voice. The instruments in the background are decent, although they don’t have the effect necessary to truly create an impact. The lyrics by Prason don’t create an impact either, although Jatin-Lalit do a little better with their efforts. The visuals on air focusing on Saif and Rani impress with attractive piece of direction.
Rating: 6.5/10

4) Hum Tum (Alka Yagnik and Babul Supriyo)
A melodious and romantic title track is next, featuring Alka Yagnik and Babul Supriyo. The song appeals a lot. Alka croons with expertise and maturity. Babul, at his end, provides ample support. The softly arranged instruments in the background create an enjoyable rhythm. The chorus also sounds sweet and the well-conveyed lyrics are spellbinding. The music is distinctively, making this the best song on the album.
Rating: 9/10

5) Gore Gore (Alka Yagnik)
The listener is offered another ‘Ched-Chaad’ song on the album. “Gore Gore” is a lively number rendered by Alka Yagnik who manages the vocals perfectly, sounding like a teenager. The background chorus does not have much appeal and the strictly average lyrics by Prason Joshi leave no impression. The down market music does not excel either. This ordinary song suddenly lowers the graph of the superb (till yet) soundtrack.
Rating: 3/10

6) Mere Dil Wich Hum Tum (Veronica and Juggy D)
Rising UK music star Rishi Rich produces the next track, “Mere Dil Wich”, featuring British Asian singers Veronica and Juggy D. Both the vocalists try to infuse some life in the song but fall flat in their efforts. This bhangra-popish song has decent music, although the lyrics are poorly composed. Like the previous track “Gore Gore”, this number too ruins the melodious mood you had developed with the earlier songs. A lifeless song just needs a skip button.
Rating: 2/10

7) Hum Tum (Instrumental)
The instrumental of “Hum Tum” is pleasant on ears. A nice listen for fans of instrumental music.
Rating: 8.5/10

Overall:
Yash Raj Films are largely popular for their melodious and catchy music. Continuing the tradition with “Hum Tum”, the production company compel listeners to buy this soundtrack and enjoy it to the fullest. The veterans Jatin-Lalit make a perfect team with the lyricist Prason Joshi scoring highly too.
Overall Rating: 8.5/10

REVIEWED BY GOHAR IQBAL PUNN