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Film: "Heyy Babyy"; Music Director: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy; Singers:
Shankar Mahadevan, Loy, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Neeraj
Sridhar, Rehan Khan, Salim Shehzada, Sajid Khan, Pervez Quadir,
Raman, Girl Band; Ratings: *** Sajid Khan's debut film's promos
are out and going by the looks, the movie seems to be fun, youthful
and full of energy like that of his sister Farha Khan's
directorial debut "Main Hoon Na". And the music is not far behind
as Khan has roped in Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for the soundtrack.
"Dholna" has the dhol written all over it what with the lyrics
and the characteristic percussion instrument playing throughout the
number.
A typical Bollywood track set against a festive background that
used to be belted out in the late 1990s, the song has Sonu Nigam
pairing up with Shreya Ghoshal. The track has nothing going for it
apart from the 'nice-to-listen-to' voices of the lead singers.
The best song, no doubt, is the title track, "Heyy Babyy". Already
doing the rounds of the small screen, it is primarily known for its
video, shot with 21 actresses along with the three leading actors.
The track's got a very fresh, peppy and energetic appeal to it. A
nice club number, the song has been rendered by an assortment of
singers.
"Jaane bhi de" too has hit televisions across the country. Rendered
by Shankar and Loy, it has beats similar to the title track but has
been composed in a different way to make it a feel-good number.
Shankar's singing and his music make a great combo in this track
that reminds one of "Woh ladki hai kahaan" from "Dil Chahta Hai".
His soft, peppy and easy-going voice and music would appeal to lots
and make for a good number to be used for get-togethers.
An average number comes next in the form of "Mast kalandar". An
all-in-all Sufi track, Rehan Khan and Salim Shehzada pair up with
Shankar and Sajid Khan and render this number that mixes the Sufi
music with the kind of beats that one gets to hear in the entire
album. An okay number!
Sameer's lyrics stand out in "Meri duniya tu hi re", which
features the leading actors. The singers are Shankar, Shaan and
Sonu Nigam. Making a nice trio, the three have given the track the
appropriate rhythm and force and the song ends up being a romantic
one.
'Feel-good' music seems to be the punch line of the album.
By Meghna Menon
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