Music Review - Yuvvraaj

This is the first time I am writing a music review for a film. Obviously, the film has to be special. It is indeed very special. If I were to look back and think of the director whose film's music has left a mark on me the maximum number of times it would have to be the showman - Subhash Ghai. I still love the agnst and anger is "Nahin hona tha .." (Pardes, 1997). I am still transported to another world by "Nahin Saamne ..." (Taal, 1999). I am still wondering how can anyone compose a beautiful melody "Yaadein .. Yaad aati hain" (Yaadein, 2002). Even now the song "Hum hain is pal yahaan ..." (Kisna, 2005) leaves me asking for more. The movies may or may not have worked ... but the point is every movie of Ghai has a music that is special .... and special in a unique way .. be it Taal or Yaadein ... Pardes or Saudagar ... Kisna or Ram Lakhan. So here we go with his latest offering ... Yuvvraaj!

1. Main Hoon Yuvvraaj ... an introduction by Salman Khan .. about Deven Yuvvraaj i.e. himself ... Nothing great to talk about .. skip this one for the next.
2. Tu Meri Dost Hain ... Now here comes a chart topper from Rahman. You may not like or infact understand the song in the first go. But then that has been the common feature with almost all the Rahman songs. I would like to push your attention towards the lyrics. This is sheer poetry. Give the song the priveledge of you listening it 2-3 times and you will fall in love with this one.
3. Shano Shano ... Never thought Rahman could do this. Remember "Its the time to disco".. "Where is the party tonight" .... This is Rahman's version of the songs of that genre .. excellent ..without going overboard .. thats all that i can say
4. Tu Muskura .. A winner all the way ... the song paves way through your heart the very first time you put it on. And believe me ... it can well bring tears also to your eyes
5. Mastam Mastam ... No great shucks .. a typical situational song
6. Zindagi Zindagi .. a perfect song .. a perfect composition ... turn of the lights and put this on when you are in sad mood .. it will perfectly complement it
7. Dil ka Rishta ... a strange mix of western and indian classical ... i personally could not understand the song ... but its good on years ..
8. Manmohini Morey ... i have only one word for it .. bakwaas
9. Shano Shano Remix .. a remix from Rahman .. its sure worth its weight in gold

Overall I would say the album has some quality music. I would go with a rating of 3 stars plus additonal 1/2 a star for "Tu Muskura" .... Go for it .. this one will rock!