Year: 2006
Label: UNIVERSAL
Genre: Love,Romance
Director: Pankaj Parashar
Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya
Leading Cast:  Urmila Matondkar, Ashmit Patel, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar

Spring is here and in the Bollywood  Universe , “Love” is not only in the air but in the title of at least three new releases.  The talented Pankaj Parashar has teamed up with some of the finest actors in the industry to produce what he claims to be a “film that will make you think” The promos claim that the film is about relationships –

…relationship of humans with God and about the relationship off great men like Buddha, Kabir, Tulsi and Shankaracharya with Banaras. With this as the core subject, the film delves into the relationship of a loving young daughter, with her parents….

The film requires the  “rocking”  HImesh Reshammiya to put on a completely  new hat and show his prowess in the area of Indian classical and folk music. Reshammiya-the singer, opens the album with 'Kitna Pyar Kartein Hain'.  This Reshammiya is very different from the “Aashiq Banaya Apne” one, as he sings this love song which has a strong classical base in a low pitch voice. The piano is used beautifully and the song makes for easy listening.  The track also has Alka Yagnik’s rendition of the song. As always she does a fabulous job.

After the new world  sound of romantic numbers like  Aashiq Banaya it is refreshing to get the old world feel of romance in   “Ishq Mein Dilko”.  Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan’s rendition is simply awesome. As far as romantic numbers go, I think this song is a sure hit.. 

If you are tired of the same old Holi numbers with the classic “Rang Barase” always taking center stage, you may want to check out “Rang Dalo”. Even though it is a far cry from “Rang Barase” it may help add some color to your Holi collection. The song has a folksy flavor to it and you actually get to hear the folk version too after a gap. While the earlier version had Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal teaming up, the folk version brings together Sonu along with female singer Sailesh.

The next song “Purab Se” is a song about prayers at sunrise. The song has a string classical base and for dancers looking for a semi-classical number – this may be the answer. . Shreya Ghoshal sings this song with a classical base, and Sameer's lyrics bring the right devotional touch.

'Yeh Hai Shaan Banaras Ki' is a tribute to this city with 'Sanjeev Abhyankar' crooning the track.There is a fusion element to the track too but overall the effect is just about fine rather than being exceptional.

Towards the end comes a classical number 'Bajooband Khul Khul Jaye'. Sung by Pranab Kumar who definitely seems to be proficient in classical singing, 'Bajooband' is a short track which could appeal to classical music affectionadoes.

Overall the music is not exceptional. There are moments here and there that are wonderful. It could have some staying power though it we have see how the audience appreciate's Reshammiya's work in this genre! 

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