Film: Ishaqzaade
Composer: Amit Trivedi
Playback Singer: Shalmali Kholgade
Ishaqzaade... Honestly, this film didn't really catch my attention until I learned that Amit Trivedi was the composer, and now I'm totally looking forward to it. The song promos are looking pretty good too, but maybe that's just the magic of Amit Trivedi (I have been a HUGE fan of Amit Trivedi''s music since Dev D). Anyway, let's see what Mr. Unconventional has come up with this time around!
Ishaqzaade: Sung by Javed Ali and Shreya Ghoshal, this title song is alright, and it actually sounds like it would belong to the I Hate Luv Storys album (not sure if that's a good thing or not). However, it does have a nice Amit Trivedi touch with the trumpets in the background. This song is more of a typical Bollywood love song, so I wonder how it will work in the film considering the film doesn't seem like a typical Bollywood film. Shreya Ghoshal sounds nice with the lower pitch she sings in; however, I'm not sure Javed Ali was the right choice for the song. Nevertheless, he does a good job and overall the song is nice. Listen to Ishaqzaade
Chokra Jawaan: This song, sung by Vishal Dadlani and Sunidhi Chauhan is a typical UP-type item song(reminiscent of Billo Rani). However, it has an awesome catchy beat with naughty lyrics about a 'boy' (chokra) growing into a young man. I think the best aspect of the song is the attitude in which Vishal and Sunidhi sing the song and how they cue off of each other with the lyrics. I don't think anyone else could pull off the attitude of this song as well as Vishal and Sunidhi do (good choice Trivedi!). This may not be a typical Amit Trivedi composition, but I do believe that he added his own flavor within the last two minutes of the song. Love it! Listen to Chokra Jawaan
Pareshaan: Yes, Yes, Yes!!! This is definitely my favorite song from this album. I was in love from the moment the first chorus of "Main Pareshaan Pareshaan Pareshaan Pareshaan" started. This might be my favorite Amit Trivedi composition after Iktara from Wake Up Sid. The playback singer, Shalmali Kholgade, is excellent, and I believe this is her debut song in Bollywood. She will surely be in the running of the Best Female Playback Singer during awards season for 2012 (I hope!). The lyrics are sweet too (by Kausar Munir). Overall perfection. Listen to Pareshaan.
Jhalla Walla: This song, sung by Shreya Ghoshal, interestingly sounds like Dil Mera Muft Ka from Agent Vinod in the first 15 seconds. The song is more of a slow, qawwali-sounding, item song, with English words (sung in a very strong Indian accent) interspersed within the lyrics. Does this song by chance have the same item girl (Gauhar Khan) as Chokra Jawan? Because both songs have lyrics that have the girl being referred to as 'Chand Baby'. Interesting. Shreya Ghoshal does a nice job showing attitude in this song. I honestly haven't decided if I like this song or not; I think I will have to see in the movie to make a final decision! Listen to Jhalla Walla
Aafaton Ke Parinde: This alternative version of a title song is a classic Amit Trivedi song. It's grungy, loud, and in-your-face. The song even has dubstep sounds in the background along with the high energy of the instruments. Sung by Suraj Jagan and Divya Bhatt, the song sounds like Aali Re from No One Killed Jessica (another Amit Trivedi album), although Suraj makes the song unique with his varying vocals throughout the song. Another good song for this album! Listen to Aafaton Ke Parinde
Pareshaan (Remix): A remix to Pareshaan by Abhijit Vaghani. I don't really think it's worth listening to since the original Pareshaan is already a masterpiece, and I also am not a fan of remixes (especially in a Amit Trivedi album where they are completely unnecessary!). However, if you do like remixes, do give this remix a listen! Listen to Pareshaan (Remix)
Jhalla Walla (Remix): This remix, also by Abhijit Vaghani, actually isn't too bad, but I still don't think it is necessary in the album. It is more upbeat than the original Jhalla with portions of English lyrics at the beginning and in the middle. Give it a try! Listen to Jhalla Walla (Remix)
Overall, I would give this album 3.5 out of 5 stars. Pareshaan and Chokra Jawaan have me totally in love, while Aafaton Ke Parinde makes a strong impact. The remixes I could do without, but I'm not sure if having remixes is completely within the music director's control or not. I was pleasantly surprised to see more popular and conventional playback singers in an Amit Trivedi album (Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishal Dadlani), but I think they were a good choice. As for newcomer singer Shalmali Kholgade, she's amazing! Do comment on your opinions of the Ishaqzaade album!
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