EXPECTATIONS
The very fact that Raajneeti has come up with a
musical score is a surprise in itself. Reason being that
the film's setting of a political drama doesn't quite
allow one to hunt for any popular soundtrack here. A few
weeks back Ram Gopal Varma's Rann too had boasted
of a soundtrack and as is the tradition with many a film
coming from the house of Varma, these too mainly
comprised of musical pieces that were supposed to be
played in the background. However, in case of
Raajneeti, it is different because Ranbir Kapoor and
Katrina Kaif grace the album cover, hence suggesting at
least a song or two which would be set as romantic
pieces. The album has four different composers - Pritam,
Aadesh Shrivastava, Shantanu Moitra and Wayne Sharpe -
coming up with a song apiece.
MUSIC
It is a nice little surprise at the very beginning of the
album with Pritam and lyricist Irshad Kamil coming up with a
quintessential mushy romantic track 'Bheegi Si Bhaagi
Si'. The moment Antara Mitra comes behind the mike,
you are immediately transported into the world of Ajab
Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani that boasted of half a dozen
romantic tracks like these. The results are very good this
time around as well with Mohit Chauhan lending further class
to the song. A sweet sounding number which sounds as fresh
as it gets, also mainly due to the efforts of the lead
singers, 'Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si' could well have been
what chartbuster tracks are made of had it found a place in
a quintessential romantic musical. Naturally, Prakash Jha
can be expected to have lapped on to it in the first hearing
itself.
What would also have impressed him is
the semi-classical fusion number 'Mora Piya'
that Aadesh Shrivastava has churned up for the film. Taking
centre stage after a hiatus, Aadesh comes up with one of his
best compositions in the form of 'Mora Piya'. The
song requires a few hearings to be grasped but sticks on to
your mind after a while. Aadesh entrusts himself with the
job of singing this slow moving song as well and does a
rather good hob here.
Reminding of 'Kya Karoon Sajni' (Swami) from
the 70s, 'Mora Piya' also features supporting vocals
by Shashi and English vocals by Rosalie Nicholsan which
results in a true fusion track. There is a brief hint of M.M.
Kreem's 'Tum Mile' (Criminal) as well but only
momentarily. All in all, an engaging soothing track which
also sees Aadesh coming up with a 'twilight mix' as well as
a female 'trance mix' version where Kavita Seth lends her
vocals. Does the song's repeated presence come across as an
intrusion? Not at all as it only helps the song to be
registered further into the listener's mind.
Prakash Jha's Gangaajal and Apaharan have
boasted of rustic and earthy item numbers and Raajneeti
is no different with 'Ishq Barse' finding a
place in the film. Undoubtedly the best that Jha has seen in
his films, 'Ishq Barse' has a hint of Rajasthani folk
but that only stays in the periphery via vocals of Pronob
Biswas and Swanand Kirkire. Otherwise it is Hamsika Iyer's
show all the way who brings in just the right kind of
sensuality in her voice that makes 'Ishq Barse' stand
apart from numerous item numbers that one hears today. What
impresses most about this Shantanu Moitra composed track is
the 'The Bombay Bounce Club Mix' version which is bound to
find a place in the clubs and discotheques. A definite hit
in the making, this Swanand Kirkire written track helps
lending a commercial appeal to Raajneeti.
Finally comes 'Dhan Dhan Dharti' which is
based on the tune of 'Vande Mataram'. First Shankar
Mahadevan and then Sonu Nigam come up with their own solo
versions of this Gulzar written track which has been put to
tune by Wayne Sharpe. The only true blue situational track
in Raajneeti, this one is the 'call of the soil'
number (as is stated in one of the versions of the song as
well) and ensures that Raajneeti stays on to have a
classy appeal to it. However, it's reach is restricted to
the film's narrative.
OVERALL
Music of Raajneeti delivers more than what one would
have expected. Since the film is not a romantic musical,
there would be quite some effort required by the makers to
help the music reach out to masses. Also, around the release
of the film, the focus is bound to shift towards the
political drama that would mean that music may take a
backseat. However, those who would catch the music would
certainly not be disappointed.
OUR PICK(S)
'Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si', 'Ishq Barse', 'Mora Piya'
 
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