T-Series returns to film production with ' Lucky - No Time For Love ' that has
Sohail Khan joining hands with the music company biggies Bhushan Kumar and
Kishan Kumar for a joint production. Shot mostly in Russia, ' Lucky ' stars
Salman Khan, who would be looking forward to starting 2005 with a success
matching those of ' Garv ' and ' Mujhse Shaadi Karogi ' last year. Directed by
Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, the duo behind number of music video hits on
T-Series like ' Chadti Jawani', 'Kaanta Laga ' and many more, what has already
caught attention in the movie are great locales, rich cinematography, high
production values, sensitive storyline and of course melodious music. Look of
the movie is radically different from those of the videos directed by the duo
earlier and the movie seems to be a directed at the family audiences.
Introducing Sneha Ullal in the lead role, ' Lucky ' also stars Mithun
Chakravorty in an important role. Adnan Sami makes his debut as a solo composer
for an entire film while Sameer writes.
Adnan Sami composes one of the best tunes of 2005 so far in the form of ' Jaan
Meri Jaa Rahi Sanam '. Lyrically too the number is quite impressive and some
excellent rendering by the veterans Udit Narayan and Anuradha Paudwal make the
number memorable. Choreography, cinematography and sets - all boast of high
quality and overall the number will definitely go a long way.
After a highly melodious kick-start, the album progresses in the same zone with
' Sun Zara '. Sonu Nigam is again at his best in conveying pain of separation
through his vocals while the intelligent usage of musical instruments is
praiseworthy. Adnan Sami delivers - and does it in a big way! The song is couple
of steps ahead of the previous song and makes you fall in love with the tune.
Sonu can place this song up there in the list of his best sung songs!
' Lubov Mix ' of the song ' Sun Zara ' makes an appearance in the vocals of
Adnan Sami, that is more of an instrumental with Adnan in the track primarily
for the key words - ' Sun Zara '. A wonderful mix, that is remarkably far better
than the millions of remixes of the original numbers placed in a regular album,
it has excellent musical arrangements to give the song a rich feel. 'Wow!' is
the reaction after one is through listening to the entire track.
Trust Ashaji for coming up with something surprising each time she comes before
the mike. This time on she renders for a 16 year school girl who is dreaming
about her prince charming to come to her, take her in his arms and kiss her '
Lucky Lips '! Believe it or not but these are the lyrics of the number. No
problems with this as the song is pretty harmless in totality and the jazzy tune
more than gives an innocent childlike feel. An even better experience comes up
as the ' Bolshoi Mix ' of this youthful number, again by Ashaji. Rhythm is the
backbone of the number and it is five out of five in the album so far.
First routine song of the album comes up as ' Hum Deewane ' that is certainly
not a disappointment but still not of a kind that continues the great feeling
from the previous songs. Blame it on the high expectations set by the initial
songs due to which 'Hum Deewane', in spite of the pacy treatment and the
experienced vocals of Anuradha Paudwal and Sonu Nigam, doesn't impress much!
Fortunately this is an extremely short duration of monotony as ' Chori Chori '
gets the album back in groove before you have even realized it. Adnan's touch
from his numbers in ' Kabhi To Nazar Milao ' and ' Tera Chehra ' are evident
from the first note of the song. Both Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik carry off this
difficult song particularly well that has a complex yet entertaining tune by
Adnan. The 'wow' effect is back - and in a style! This number deserves to be on
the tube right away!
'Classy' is how one describes the romantic duet ' Shayad Yahi To Pyar Hai ' by
Lataji and Adnan himself. Sameer's lyrics are simple yet impressive while the
tune is smooth, sober, quiet and effective. One of those kinds where one
switches off the lights and listens to the number in a relaxed mode. A perfect
end to a beautiful album!
After some insignificant releases and a few disappointing albums in 2005, the
musical score of ' Lucky - No Time For Love ' is surely going to hit the bull's
eye and bring good luck to Bollywood. If melody is what you look for in a
musical score, 'Lucky - No Time For Love' is the one for you. An ideal
Valentine's gift for your loved ones, this is going to stir your heart!
