Music Review: Maine Pyaar Kyon Kiya

Producers: Sohail Khan and Dhilin Mehta
Director: David Dhawan
Cast: Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Katrina Kaif, Arshad Warsi and Sushmita Sen
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi, Amrita Kak, Priya, Neeraj, Shaznine, Alka Yagnik, Kamal Khan, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan and Babul Supriyo
Audio: T-Series
Songs: 11

1) Just Chill Chill (Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi and Amrita Kak)
The soundtrack begins with an upbeat number called ‘Just Chill Chill’. Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi and Amrita Kak show their skills in singing. Sonu creates a fun atmosphere with his electrifying vocals whereas Jayesh does a nice job with his assignment too. New find Amrita Kak steals the show and she is the one who actually steals the show completely. She has got remarkable catchy voice, which fits model-turned-actress Katrina Kaif well. Sameer handles the lyrics well although we take away some points for the corny title! Himesh Reshammiya composes energetic tunes, which take you to the dance floors. The video features brothers Salman and Sohail Khan dancing with the sex siren Katrina Kaif. The choreography is a work of class and the cinematography is eye-pleasing.
Rating: 8.5/10

2) Just Chill Chill – Remix Version
Akbar Sami remixes the song and helps you enjoy the beats attached to it. The drumming attracts the most amongst the instruments. Like usual remixes of today, it glides well on the ears.
Rating: 8/10

3) Dil Di Nazar (Shaan, Priya, Neeraj and Shaznine)
A party song with western music is next with Shaan, Priya, Neeraj (Bombay Vikings) and Shaznine. This track too features the newcomer in Bollywood's singing world Priya who does magnificently well with the rendition. Shaan brings in his usual talent and Neeraj does a meaty job as well. Yes, the song is potentially good lyrically and musically and you like to dance while it lasts on the player.
Rating: 8/10

4) Dil Di Nazar – Remix Version
This remix version holds no values at all. Ordinary arrangement of the instruments wastes the impact.
Rating: 1/10

5) Laga Prem Rog (Alka Yagnik and Kamal Khan)
An entertaining song for the movie buffs, ‘Laga Prem Rog’ appears with Alka Yagnik and Kamal Khan. Alka does well with her full of enthusiasm rendition. Kamal Khan entices the souls too. Sameer-Himesh combo attracts with the music bank. The visuals starring Salman and Sushmita look great.
Rating: 8.5/10

6) Laga Prem Rog – Remix Version
Each track seems to have its own remix version! This track too carries a remix version by Akbar Sami but unfortunately its poor because of the mundane efforts used!
Rating: 1/10

7) Ishq Chunariya (Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik)
The much-liked pair of Udit and Alka sings ‘Ishq Chunariya’. Although their singing soothes the ears, the overall impact with the lyrics and music is flat. And thank God this song does not have any remix version.
Rating: 2/10

8) Saajan Tumse Payaar (Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik)
The team of Udit and Alka comes again with ‘Saajan Tumse Payaar’ and renders the lines beautifully. The lyrics and music once again sound routine..no novelty value at all!
Rating: 2/10

9) Yeh Ladki (Kamal Khan and Sunidhi Chauhan)
‘Yeh Ladki’ hires the talents of Kamal Khan and Sundhi Chauhan and they deliver flawless performances to lure the listener. Sameer and Himesh both inject life in this lively track.
Rating: 7/10

10) Yeh Ladki – Remix Version
Grrrr... not another poor remix!
Rating: 1/10

11) Teri Meri Love Story (Shaan, Babul Supriyo and Sunidhi Chauhan)
The album finishes off with a track specially designed for Salman Khan aficionados. ‘Teri Meri Love Story’ is sung by the trio of Shaan, Babul and Sunidhi and all enact their parts pretty well. Sameer with lyrics and Himesh with instruments appeal also. A good finish to the soundtrack.
Rating: 8/10

Overall:
‘Maine Pyaar Kyon Kiya’ is a completely average album. It does hold some appeal thanks to a few hummable tracks, but its longterm appeal is strictly limited.
Overall Rating: 5.5/10

REVIEWED BY GOHER IQBAL PUNN (Bollywood Analyst)