Dekh Bhai Dekh
K Sera Sera, Rs 145
Multiple music directors score for this small film. The plus point is that, like Kisaan, we get homespun melodies and no con-fusion. But negative virtues apart, the film has impressive tracks like Bawari hoon main (Shreya sounding like Alka!), Ladi re ladi najaria (Richa-Vinod Gwarr) and Kanha de do saran (Udit-Kavita).
Kabhie To Hasaye… KabhiTo Rulaye
Universal, Rs 250 (2 CD set)
This collection is supposed to commemorate the 70th death anniversary of Rahul Dev Burman. Just like the alleged tribute film Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar was titled after another composer’s hit, this one’s named after a Salil Chowdhury evergreen! Well, let it pass, because that’s the name of a compilation series that comes from a Universal-Saregama (the oldest music labels) collaboration.
Coming to the collection, the songs are 24 of the common hits of Pancham featured in umpteen such albums with none of his novel, rarer, forgotten or unsung gems included from either label’s repertoire, with the exception of the mediocre Aayi aayi aayi teri yaad aayi (Romance). So go for a good mix of RD hits, but not for an album that gives you a peek into his special genius. Better research was needed in view of the momentous occasion.
