EXPECTATIONS
There was a time when Vikram Bhatt's name was synonymous
with good, pleasant and chartbuster music. This was a decade
ago when soundtracks of films like Ghulam, Kasoor and
Raaz had created a wave in quick succession and one
looked forward to great music being amalgamated with
involving storytelling. As Vikram's films slumped over a
period of time, so did the music with an exception of
Awara Paagal Deewana. However the famous Bhatt touch was
missing there. There was a recovery of sorts in music of
films like 1920 and Shaapit but frankly the
old world charm was missing. No wonder, even though one is
excited to check out what do composer Chirantan Bhatt and
lyricist Junaid Wasi have to offer here, there is fair bit
of apprehension that sets in as well..
MUSIC However, all
apprehension fades away with 'Tum Ho Mera Pyar'
bringing with it the kind of effervescence that one associates
with an Emraan Hashmi number. Guest lyricist Shakeel Azmi spins
words that are in line with what one is used to hearing in films
coming from the house of Bhatts - whether Vikram, Mukesh or
Mahesh - and hence a sense of familiarity sets in. A romantic
number which is basically sung by K.K. with Suzanne chipping in
the background as well, 'Tum Ho Mera Pyar' is a simple
melody which takes the kind of route that never fails. A
quintessential Bollywood track, it gives a good start to
Haunted.
The sound of piano that begins 'Jaaniya' has a
trademark Bhatt sound to it, something that has enticed
listeners for over a decade now. This one just picks up from
where 'Tum Ho Mera Pyar' left and establishes pretty
firmly that Haunted would be following a packaged
approach of a soundtrack working as a whole rather than one
single track driving the show. From this song on, it is lyricist
Junaid Wasi who pens all the songs. Sidharth Basrur is a new
voice who is introduced and the youngster does a good job in
singing this number that has shades of soft rock to it.
'Tera Hi Bas Hona Chaahoon' too opens in a manner
which is expected of a Bhatt track and this time around the
introduction of 'tabla' at the very beginning only makes the
proceedings further interesting. Sung by Jojo and Najam Sheraz,
'Tera Hi Bas Hona Chaahoon' has a vociferous appeal to it
and reminds of 'Tujhe Bhula Diya' [Anjaana Anjaani].
With a touch of Sufi element to it, the song is a passionate
take on affairs though one waits to see how exactly it will be
picturised and fitted into the film's narrative.
Sidharth Basrur returns to the scene with and this time around
the composition is even better with 'Mujhe De De Har Gham
Tera' being a few notches ahead of 'Jaaniya'.
There is a raw feel to Siddharth's voice that makes one hear it
even more closely as it has a unique touch to it. The song has a
good flow to it and turns out to be yet another track that would
be gladly picked up by Emraan Hashmi. In fact it also reminds
one of his 'Mahi' [Raaz - the Mystery Continues].
Another newcomer who continues to leave an impression in each of
his outings so far, whether 'Anjaana Anjaani Ki Kahani' [Anjaana
Anjaani] or 'Main Jiyoonga' [Break Ke Baad],
is Nikhil D'Souza who gets a solo for himself in the form of 'You're
So Beautiful'. A love song which has a seamless flow to
it while making one imagine a candle light dinner or a walk on
the beach for a couple, 'You're So Beautiful' is the kind
that could easily fit into a Valentine collection.
Finally arrives a song which could actually be termed as the
only situational song in Haunted. 'Sau Baras',
as the title suggests, is about revisiting 'sadiyon puraani
kahaani' and as expected, there is a haunting feel to it. Not
that it is scary but then it isn't quite a kind of number that
you would want to put on in night as it indeed carries an
intrigue element. Tia Bajpai, the leading lady of the film,
herself comes behind the mike to croon this one and though one
can sense a rough edge here or there, she still goes about doing
a decent job. Almost an unplugged number with barely an
instrument or two in the background, 'Sau Baras' can be expected
to play at various junctures in the film.
OVERALL
As stated earlier, Haunted isn't the kind of album that
has one single song standing out and making a massive impression
at the stands. Also, there isn't an item number popping out of
nowhere to add on to the commercial appeal of the album. Instead
the album boasts of songs like 'Tum Ho Mera Pyar', 'Mujhe De
De Har Gham Tera' and 'You're So Beautiful' amongst
others that carry enough potential to keep the soundtrack of
Haunted fluid. Boasting of vintage Bhatt touch, Haunted
can pride itself on being a score that is worthy enough to be
termed as the filmmaker's best since Raaz.
OUR PICK(S)
Tum Ho Mera Pyar, Mujhe De De Har Gham Tera, You're So
Beautiful,Tera Hi Bas Hona Chaahoon, Jaaniya
 
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