Music Review: Karzzzz
Music Critic: Goher Iqbal Punn
Producers: Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar (T-Series)
Director: Satish Kaushik
Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Urmila Mantondkar and Sweta Kumar
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Singers: Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal, Harshadeep, Tulsi Kumar and Sunidhi Chauhan
Songs: 19
Label: T-Series
Himesh Reshammiya is back again to entice and raise the blood level in veins of his fans, who are in trillions not only in India but also across the globe. A man with a tremendous fan following returns with a bang enacting three roles to play in the upcoming remake of the Subhash Ghai’s classic ‘Karzzzz’. Not only does he ignite the screen’s canvas with his acting but also creates ripples with music and singing. T-Series backs this mammoth project as a producer and also gets behind the release of this album, which recently hit the stands. Himesh made his acting debut with ‘Aap Ka Suroor’ and with ‘Karzzz’, he makes his comeback as an actor after almost one year’s hiatus. Although he occasionally makes his presence on the silver screen but the man is always found on music scene as a composer and singer. Why…? It’s because he is well in demand. Swathed with 8 original numbers, 01 rearranged version of the title song and 10 remix tracks – the album offers the listener 19 songs to listen to.
1): Lut Jaaon Lut Jaaon (Himesh Reshammiya and Harshadeep)
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The much-awaited album opens with the song, ‘Lut Jaaon Lut Jaaon’ that appears as the title track of th album. A catchy lounge track, it has thrilling factor to please the ears. Himesh croons with much aplomb and his trademark style loots the hearts. The supporting vocals of Harshadeep Kaur attracts as well. A truly hummable song in every sense of the word, it carries the splendid lyrics by Sameer. The composition by Himesh himself is mellifluous. Go for it again. A chartbuster all the way.
Rating: 8/10
2): Lut Jaaon Lut Jaaon (Himesh Reshammiya and Harshadeep) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix version of this track is equally hummable.
Rating: 8/10
3): Hari Om Hari (Himesh Reshammiya)
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Next to come is a dance number, ‘Hari Om Hari’. The solo by Himesh reminds you a bit of ‘Om Shanti Om’ from Ghai’s original flick, ‘Karz’. Anyway leave it whether it reminds you or not….just take the pleasures out of the number. Shake your bodies on the vocals of Himesh, lyrics of Sameer and the music of Reshammiya himself.
Rating: 8/10
4): Hari Om Hari (Himesh Reshammiya) – Indian Mix
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The ‘Indian Mix’ of the original song is just passable. You want to give it a skip.
Rating: 1.5/10
5): Hari Om Hari (Himesh Reshammiya) – Electro Mix
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The original number appears in another remix and that is ‘Electro Mix’. Well, this one has plenty of electrifying elements to soar your mood high. Listen it and then play it again on the dance floors.
Rating: 6.5/10
6): Tandoori Nights (Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan)
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The soundtrack of ‘Karzzzz’ fastens the belts to give you another dance number to enjoy with. ‘Tandoori Nights’ features Himesh and Sunidhi Chauhan to do the honors. Himesh as usual with his popular trademark style and Sunidhi with her fire-like voice send chill through the listener’s body. Once the song starts, the feet begin to move automatically. The lyrics by Sameer have worth to rave about and music is a class as well.
Rating: 8/10
7): Tandoori Nights (Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix version is great to be with also.
Rating: 7/10
8): Sonie Je Tere (Himesh Reshammiya and Tulsi Kumar)
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The love song, ‘Sonie Je Tere’ comes next on the play list. Himesh with his high pitched singing appeals and Tulsi Kumar too justifies the job. Sameer and Himesh on the music front gel well with the mood of the song. A good number to play on the CD Player.
Rating: 7.5/10
9): Sonie Je Tere (Himesh Reshammiya and Tulsi Kumar) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix is pretty ordinary. Leave it hear.
Rating: 1/10
10): Dhoom Tere Ishq Ki (Himesh Reshammiya)
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Himesh Reshammiya now oozes out with the love number, which has pure Indian feel that quickly glides on your ears. Himesh is wonderful in rendition. Sameer deserves huge marks and as a composer, Himesh fetches distinction marks also.
Rating: 7/10
11): Dhoom Tere Ishq Ki (Himesh Reshammiya) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix version has values to register on your mind.
Rating: 7/10
12): Sisak Sisak Ke (Himesh Reshammiya)
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Reshammiya again moors the belts to beguile his listeners with ‘Sisak Sisak Ke’. AS a singer, he attracts but in total the song has no interesting factor to stay with it. Since the lyrics are mundane and so is the composition.
Rating: 2/10
13): Sisak Sisak Ke (Himesh Reshammiya) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix version follows the path of the original.
Rating: 1.5/10
14): Tere Bin Chain Na Aave (Himesh Reshammiya and Tulsi Kumar)
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Follows next is ‘Tere Bin Chain’, which has some flavour of ghazal attached it it. Himesh and Tulsi both enact the tasks brilliantly. Sameer writes great lyrics and the music is spongy also.
Rating: 7/10
15): Tere Bin Chain Na Aave (Himesh Reshammiya and Tulsi Kumar) Club Lounge Mix
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Yes, it’s interesting to listen to.
Rating: 6.5/10
16): Masha Allah (Himesh Reshammiya)
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Solo by Himesh comes up again. Seemingly, its appears like ‘Dard-e-Dil’ from ‘Karz’. But the catchy thing is that it loots you in full with Hinesh’s singing, Sameer’s lyrics and Himesh’s composition as well. A chartbuster material.
Rating: 8/10
17): Masha Allah (Himesh Reshammiya) Club Lounge Mix
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You like to hear the remix version also.
Rating: 7/10
18): Ek Haseena Thi (Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal)
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Himesh Reshammiya recreates the magic of ‘Ek Haseena Thi’. Origianly sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar, Himesh tries to create that oomph factor and succeeds too but Kishore is Kishore. So don’t compare it with Kishore. Just hear keeping in mind that it’s Himesh’s song. Shreya is wonderful also. The song is a treat to hear.
Rating: 8/10
19): Ek Haseena Thi (Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal) Club Lounge Mix
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The remix version also enhances the tempo and you love to enjoy it.
Rating: 8/10
Conclusion:
Apart from a few songs, which fully destroy your mood, the much-awaited ‘Karzzzz’ is classy in every sense of the word. Since the makers are on way to promote it heavily on all mediums, the high sales can easily be expected.
Overall RS Rating: 7.5/10
- The reviewer is a popular and experienced Bollywood and Indian TV Analyst and laced with a good rapport with the swanky worlds of Hindi film industry and television fraternity. He also shares good rapport with the celebs of these abodes. You may write to him at the e-mails: goheriqbal@yahoo.co.uk, goher.punn@yahoo.com and bollywood.tv.analyst@gmail.com