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Posted on November 12, 2008 - by Reema

Music Review: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

So, here we go. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, if not the most. Adi-SRK back together again, etc etc. There’s been lots of talk about SRK being paired with such a young co-star, Anushka Sharma. Salim-Suleman were selected to do the music, and that also raised eyebrows. Would they be able to get the job done? Were t hey the right choice? Should composers like AR Rehman, SEL, or VS have been selected?

01. Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai - Roop Kumar Rathod: We start out the album with a great song. Roop Kumar Rathod’s voice perfectly suits the song, and the lyrics are very nice. This one might have been even better as a duet, but as it is, it’s a gem.

02. Haule Haule - Sukhwinder Singh: The first song we heard. A nice, simple song. The verses could have used some work, and the word Haule repeated over and over does get to be a bit much, but overall, Sukhwinder does his job and makes his a soothing and well composed track.

03. Dance Pe Chance - Sunidhi Chauhan, Labh Janjua: I cringe at the title. But then I listened to the song. Sunidhi’s voice is always great, I like the music used, and my favorite part is when Labh Janjua sings. It all just works. I can deal with English lyrics when it’s needed, and I suppose it’s needed here. Not a bad song at all, though I have a feeling it’s at the bottom of most people’s lists.

04. Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte - Sonu Nigam: The Deewangi Deewangi of RNBDJ. This is the track where Bipasha, Rani, etc will be making guest appearances. The song is a mix of oldies, with a line or two being used from each song. It’s an incredibly creative track, where the lyrics have been kept in tact, but the tune has been completely changed to fit. It’s a pleasure to listen to, especially with Sonu Nigam behind the mic.

05. Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai (slow) - Shreya Ghosal: A beautiful track. It’s a female version of the first song, but much shorter. This is probably used during a sad part during the movie, and going by the way the song is, I’ll be bawling in no time. I wish this was a full song, it’s wonderful.

06. Dancing Jodi - Instrumental: This is an instrumental medley of most of the tracks. I like medleys, so I like this one. Not much else to say about it.

Overall, it’s a good album. If you’re expecting another Om Shanti Om, you’ll be disappointed. OSO basically made VS. Salim-Suleman had the same chance with RNBDJ. If they delivered, they would have been set. They get close, but instead of amazing, we got good. Nothing wrong with it, but I think we’ve been spoiled with some wonderful SRK soundtracks lately (OSO, KANK, Don, etc). RNBDJ is a good album, and the music will grow on you. Probably even more after you see the movie. Many of these songs are situational, so you have to understand what’s going on to get the song. I just saw the Dance Pe Chance promo, and it makes sense now why it is how it is. So, just give the music a chance. You’ll end up liking it, I’m pretty sure of that.