The tradition continues.....candy floss love stories from the house of Yash
Chopra continue with Mujhse Dosti Karoge after the super-success of Mere Yaar Ki
Shaadi Hai. After Khalid Mohammad (Fiza), another film critic makes his debut as
a director - Kunal Kohli. The same Kunal Kohli who anchored the popular Box
Office show Chalo Cinema and was the director of the videos for the Rajshri
album - Yeh Hai Prem. Remember 'Chui Mui Si Tum Lagti Ho' ?
MDK has the yuppy starcast of Hrithik, Rani Mukherji and Kareena Kapoor as Raj,
Pooja and Tina. This has probably the last work of late Anand Bakshi saab and
once again you feel that why is he considered a legend. Rahul Sharma makes his
debut as a music composer and proves once again that music of Yashraj banner
always has that 'something extra' when it comes to composing melodies. We missed
Lataji in MYKSH - didn't we? Well there is a good news for all her fans - she
features in four numbers out here in MDK.
'Jaane Dil Mein' is one of those melodies that has the fragrance of the 70's. A
beautiful number by Lataji and Sonu Nigam, composed in a wonderful way. Listen
to it once and you will be hooked it for days. Surprise of the song is Sonu
Nigam who must have really worked on this number to sound more mature instead of
the usual zippy way he normally sings. He is a bit subdued in this number and
the effort really pays. A tune that should certainly find it's way in the
background score of the movie. A slow version of the same number features with
the same artists and is good as well. 'Andekhi Anjani' has all that is needed
for a number to be chart-buster. Another 'sweet-n-sugary' recipe from the house
of Chopras which is shot in the mandatory Swiss locales and sung by Lataji. Udit
Narayan gives her company in this duet and does his job as reliably as always.
The song is about the lead players dreaming of their partner whom they will be
meeting soon. Everything is near perfect in this number and the song is bound to
be on the top of the charts soon.
'Saanwali Si Ek Ladki' by Udit Narayan seems to be dedicated to Rani and is a
regular mushy senti number. Nothing great about it, nothing new about it - but
still one never knows how a choreographer and the cinematographer may do wonders
even to an average number. 'Oh my darling' seems to be designed especially for
the combo of Kareena and Hrithik after the popularity of K3G numbers - 'You are
my Sonia' and 'Deewana Hai Dekho'. It is a naughty number where both the lead
players are pulling each other's leg about being the Y2K+2 generation guy and a
girl. A number that should help pulling in teeny beepy crowds to the theatres.
'Terrific Tina' is a hep, fast and happening instrumental and as the title
suggests, is all about Tina i.e. Kareena Kapoor. It would probably feature in
the introduction scene of Kareena Kapoor. An exciting medley of mostly
yesteryear numbers of Lata ji also adds to the value of this album. Though this
medley by Lataji, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam and Pamela Chopra really becomes a
bit too long towards the end, you may still not mind as the numbers featured
take you to the golden era of hindi film songs. The title song by Ashaji, Alka
Yagnik and Udit Narayan leaves no doubts in mind that one has to go for Mujhse
Dosti Karoge. A traditional Yash Chopra number, it is melodious. It haunts, it
excites and it entertains.
Rahul Sharma does a superb job in churning out a number of melodies in one
single package. Probably the best score after Dil To Paagal Hai surpassing even
Mohabbatein and Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, this album will be fast disappearing
from the music store racks. Go for it before you miss out even the final copy of
the day !!!
