Radio Sargam Music Review: Kasak – The Other Side of a Relationship

Director: Rajiv Babbar
Cast: Lucky Ali and Meera
Music: M. M. Kareem
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Lucky Ali, Jagjit Singh, Madhushree, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Anuradha Paudawal, Gayatri Iyer and M. M. Kareem
Songs: 09
Audio: Tips Music Industries

1) Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Lucky Ali)
The extra selective singer and actor Lucky Ali delivers the goods with conviction on the opening track. ‘Jaana Hai Jaana Hai’ is yet another example of his creative intellect of singing, which he renders with glisten. Veteran Sameer writes some great lyrics, which fit the mood of the song well. M. M. Kareem delves into the mellifluous tunes and proves himself amongst the best in the Hindi music scene. This is a true chartbuster material and certainly has potential to earn this year’s best singer’s awards for Lucky Ali.
Rating: 9.5/10

2) Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Jagjit Singh)
The second version features the legend-ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The listener’s excitement is vivid since first Lucky Ali enticed their souls and now it’s Jagjit’s turn to lure them. Both of these numbers deserve repeated hearings.
Rating: 9.5/10

3) Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Madhushree)
The track features a third time and interestingly never disappoints you even for a single moment and that’s the beauty of the song. This time around Madhushree, who is being noticed immensely in Bollywood fraternity and amongst the cinegoers due to her talent, catches the rhythm vivaciously and makes you give this number a complete listen.
Rating: 8/10

4) Sansein Madham Hai (Shreya Ghoshal)
Shreya Ghoshal, the young lass in the music world, has been hitting hearts with her dazzling performance right from her entry to the singing scenario. Her fire-like rendition gives a soothing jostle and mesmerizes you in full. Sameer at the writing desk and M. M. Kareem on instruments glimmer enormously. Another nice song.
Rating: 9/10

5) Todh Diya (M. M. Kareem)
The talented M. M. Kareem steps behind the microphone for this song, ‘Todh Diya’ that carries pain in theme. Unfortunetely this talented composer doesn't show much skill as a singer in this track. The lyrics and music are nothing great either. The number deserves skipping.
Rating: 1/10

6) Yeh Zindagi (Lucky Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan)
‘Yeh Zindagi’ is next, with Lucky Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan. The track is similar to the famous song from the nineties, ‘Tu Mile Dil Khile’ from the movie Criminal. Nonetheless you like to listen it. Flute amongst the instruments appeases the most. Lyrics and music are both nice.
Rating: 7.5/10

7) Bechainiyon Mein Lamha (M. M. Kareem)
Kareem picks up the mike once again for ‘Bechainiyon Mein Lamha’ – the track which has a seduction feel wrapped in it. This time he certainly exerts a pull on the listeners. The unidentified woman who intones in husky vocals in the background is the key ingredient in making this song a treat. The number is equally breathtaking lyrically and musically.
Rating: 8.5/10

8) Chandni Hai Khoyi Khoyi (Lucky Ali and Anuradha Paudawal)
Lucky Ali forms a juncture with Anuradha Paudawal for ‘Chandni Hai Khoyi Khoyi’. Lucky and Anuradha both inject life in the ballad with their squashy singing. Drumming sticks out the most amongst the horde of the instruments. Run of the mill lyrics and music let down the good renditions of the vocalists. An average track.
Rating: 5/10

9) Main Na Janoo Kaisi Kasak Hai (Gayatri Iyer)
Another seductive number ‘Main Na Janoo’ features Gayatri Iyer, who clutches the mood luminously and ardently. Sameer with lyrics and M. M. Kareem with orchestra move the song to further heights. A catchy track to end the album.
Rating: 9/10

Overall:
Kasak – The Other Side of a Relationship has a string of melodious tunes. The creative mind behind this masterpiece is M. M. Kareem who deserves special mention. ‘Jaana Hai Jaana Hai’ is undoubtedly the highlight. From the music stands, the album should generate huge sales for the makers. The promos have already been creating a niche in moviegoers’ hearts. The rest will be done with the soundtrack.
Overall Rating: 9/10

REVIEWED BY GOHER IQBAL PUNN (Bollywood Analayst)