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Cast:
Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, |
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Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Mona Singh |
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Year:
2009 |
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Music:
Shantanu Moitra |
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Lyrics:
Swanand Kirkire |
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Story:
Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijit
Joshi |
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Banner:
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions |
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Producer:
Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
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Director:
Rajkumar Hirani |
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The year is
inching towards its end and all eyes are now centred on
Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots. With Aamir Khan playing the
lead, and Hirani helming the film post his acclaimed
Munnabhai MBBS and its sequel Lage Raho Munnabhai, the
expectations are immense. 3 Idiots also features Kareena
Kapoor, Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani while the
music has been composed Shantanu Moitra who teams up with
lyricist Swanand Kirkire yet again. Moitra may not yet be
known for any great commercial hit numbers, but his music
has always been very sensitive and in sync with the subject
of the film. He has proven his versatility consistently with
films like Parineeta, Haazaron Khwashien Aisi, Eklavya, Lage
Raho Munnabhai, Khoya Khoya Chand and Lagaa Chunri Main Daag
and once again does so with 3 Idiots. The album has a total
of five numbers and two remixes. |
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Aal Izz Well is sung by Sonu Nigam, Shaan and
Kirkire, and features as a remix as well. It's a
fun, situational song and the lyrics display a
typical laid back, campus attitude. There is a sense
of freshness in this song which has catchy music and
nonsensical lyrics. The three singers do a great job
and their combined efforts will easily propel the
number to the top of music charts. This may be that
commercial hit that Moitra has been waiting for. |
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Zoobi Doobil -
Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghosal
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Next comes Zoobi Doobi which has been sung by Sonu
and Shreya Ghoshal. This is a playful rain dance
which has Aamir and Kareena getting romantic in the
rain. There is something about the number which is
reminiscent of music of the '60s. Its retro feel
comes with the touch of jazz that Moitra imparts and
there is a lovely blend of melody and rhythm, making
it quite a delectable number. Shreya Ghoshal works
her dulcet magic in this number again and is very
well supported by Sonu. This number has a remix
version as well, which comes with very contemporary
beats. |
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Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh -
Shaan, Shantanu Moitra |
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Behti Hawa
Sa Tha Woh, is a very different kind of song. Sung
by Moitra along with Shaan, it is a slow, wistful
number about the loss of a friend and has that
nostalgic quality about it which has deep appeal.
Moitra borrows liberally from Bengal folk music and
uses minimum instruments in the arrangement which
manages to tug at one's heart and is quite effective
in evoking the appropriate emotions.
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04.
Give Me Some Sunshine
- Suraj Jagan, Sharman Joshi |
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The next number, Give Me Some Sunshine, begins with
actor Sharman Joshi reciting some lines before
singer Suraj Jagan takes over. The lyrics of this
number are likely to appeal to the youth as it talks
about the stress of education. There is a chorus as
well and Moitra gives a soft rock feel to the number
through the manner in which he uses the guitar and
the mouth organ. |
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Jaane Nahin Denge -
Sonu
Nigam |
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The album ends with Jaane Nahin Denge, which is a
solo by Sonu. In this song, the entire emphasis is on the
voice and the lyrics and both are perfectly moulded together
to create this sweet number. In fact, it is easily among one
of Sonu's best in recent times. The lyrics are intense and
the singer manages to convey the emotions perfectly. This
too is yet another number which achieves a perfect balance
between melody and lyrics. |
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3 Idiots is a slightly unconventional album and its
music is the kind which will take a while to grow on the
average listener accustomed to filmy music. Moitra gives a
good mix of all kinds of music in this album, reveling in
his mastery over jazz, rock and Bengali folk as he creates
some very haunting melodies alongside some fun ones. |
