By: Goher Iqbal Punn
Thursday, September 15, 2005

Producer: Pritish Nandy Communications
Director: Suparn Verma
Cast: Fardeen Khan, Koena Mitra, Kay Kay Menon, Rohit Roy and Gulshan Grover
Music: Pritam
Lyrics: Various
Singers: Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Sukhwinder Singh
Label: T-Series
Songs: 10

Sexy Khan is geared up once again with father Feroze Khan after Janasheen (where both appeared for the first time on screen) in EKEH to beguile the millions of his fans spread across the globe. Sex goddess Koena Mitra, who earlier just had minor roles in the movies, is making her full fledged manifestation as the leading heroine of this outing. Pritam, whose composition always soothes the souls, scores the music. Music biggie T-Series releases the soundtrack, which has already hit the music stands.

Track 01: Ishq Hai Jhootha (Kunal Ganjawala and Sunidhi Chauhan)

The rocking fiesta of sexy-looking Fardeen Khan and sex goddess Koena Mitra begins with a bubbly number, 'Ishq Hai Jhootha'. Kunal Ganjawala and Sunidhi Chauhan have been roped in to warble the track, which they both sing with style and ease. This foot tapping fete is swathed with rap adjusted brilliantly in the song's flow. Mayur Puri scribbles down the lyrics, which go well with the fast paced theme of the track. Since Pritam is there to stockpile the tunes, you are assured of a catchy piece of music. The song utterly sends chill through the body. A nippy start to the album.

Track Score: 8.5/10

Track: 02 Ishq Hai Jhootha - Remix Version

As it's now become the tradition to feature the remix versions of the originals on the album, Ishq Hai Jhootha too fills up its form but with conviction since it helps you shake your hips with the electrifying beats. Remix arranged by Jatin Sharma have potential to lure the souls.

Track Score: 8/10

Track: 03 Ankhiyaan Na Marr (Sunidhi Chauhan)

It's time for the item number now. 'Ankhiyaan Na Marr' is set in a club situation and is a mixture of Punjabi and western beats. Item queen Sunidhi Chauhan does the job with rapid fire vocals and attracts you in entirety. Veteran Dev Kohli pens in captivating lyrics, which are best complimented by Pritam for the entertainment of the music fanatics. A spellbinding number to stay with.

Track Score: 7.5/10

Track: 04 Ankhiyaan Na Marr - Remix Version

This remix arranged by Bunty Rajput does not entice you and goes waste like the usual whopping number of remixes churned out these days in each and every coming film albums.

Track Score: 1/10

Track: 05 Jal Jal Ke Dhuan (Sonu Nigam)

Jal Jal Ke Dhuan is the first romantic song of the soundtrack. Sung by none other than the master of romance number Sonu Nigam, who chips in luminously. A soulful love number, it carries the gorgeous romantic lyrics notated by Amitabh Verma, which are used good headedly to score the tunes on. Full marks to Pritam for a spongy composition. A sure shot winner. Listen it to get the pleasures and polish your love mood.

Track Score: 8.5/10

Track: 06 Jal Jal Ke Dhuan - Remix Version

Wonder, what crossed the makers' mind that they wanted to have remixes of every original number? This simply gets the listener bored and helps them to escape somewhere. Bunty Rajput totally disappoints with his remix arrangement.

Track Score: 1/10

Track: 07 Yaroon (Sonu Nigam and Shaan)

'Yaroon' is a pulsating based on western tunes number. Rendered by Sonu and Shaan, it has an urban feel. Both the vocalists chime in actively and impress you fully. Shaan and Mayur Puri jot down the lyrics with much gusto. Pritam excels in the music assignment while scoring thrilling composition.

Track Score: 8/10

Track: 08 Yaroon - Repeat Version

The repeat version grows equally well like the original.

Track Score: 7.5/10

Track: 09 Jhoom (Suzzane D'Mello)

You are excited when you hear a number filled with the mood of passion and seduction. Suzzane D'Mello trills the lines superbly and your mouth opens up with the astonishment as to how marvelously she adopts to sing the ballad. She is called the next seductive princess Alisha Chinoy. Mind boggling is the true word for this bravura girl. Shabbir Ahmed writes perfect lyrics keeping in mind the theme of the track. Pritam manages the western mode exceptionally well. You will like to give it repeated hearings for sure.

Track Score: 9.5/10

Track: 10 Nasha Nasha (Sukhwinder Singh)

The concluding number, 'Nasha Nasha' is pocketed by Sukhiwnder Singh who makes it a treat along with the musician Pritam who designs entertaining tunes to provide joys to the listeners. The song is worthy in terms of lyrics (written by Subrat Sinha) as well. A good way to finish the exciting journey.

Track Score: 8/10

Soundtrack Upshot:

Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena is a fast paced, electrifying and an urban album. Those who seek rocking stuff to enjoy with, EKEH is the one for them. The movie will add more feathers to Fardeen's ongoing success graph and may be a successful debut for Koena, who is appearing as a full fledged heroine for the first time in this flick. Some of the tracks would be fetching awards for Pritam, singers and then for the makers in this year's awards function.

Final Score: 8.5/10

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