By: Goher Iqbal Punn
Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Producer-Director: Rajiv Babbar
Cast: Lucky Ali and Meera
Music: M. M. Kareem
Lyrics: Sameer
Singers: Lucky Ali, Jagjit Singh, Madhushree, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Anuradha Paudawal, Gayatri Iyer and M. M. Kareem
Songs: 09
Label: Tips Music Industries

After hitting hearts and ceasing the breath of the cinegoers with her hot sequences and fine performances in the debut flick Nazar, the Pakistan sex goddess Meera is geared up to ignite the Indian screens once again with Rajiv Babbar's forthcoming venture Kasak - The Other Side of a Relationship. Produced and directed by Rajiv Babbar under the banner of Archana Media Pvt Ltd., the flick stars the coveted squashy voice vocalist Lucky Ali in the lead. The music of this melodic extravaganza has already hit the market amidst much hype and have been released by none other than the music biggies of the country, Tips Music Industries. The album of this mellifluous compilation features nine tracks in total. Let's enjoy the pleasures out of this treasure.

Track 01: Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Lucky Ali)
The music aficionados always keep on waiting for this soft voice singer who is very selective in his job of singing and this is what makes him the most adorable vocalist amongst the big wheels and the horde of other singers out there in this mammoth industry. Knowing the art immaculately, he delivers the goods with conviction. 'Jaana Hai Jaana Hai' is yet another example of his creative intellect of singing, which he renders with glisten. His mellow voice mushrooms helping the listener yearn for more. Veteran Sameer dashes off the words with the brilliance of his mind and looks utterly au fait with the job. Instruments' placement is perfect and sounds spongy on ears. M. M. Kareem delves into the mellifluous tunes and proves himself as the best perpetrator in the Hindi music scene. Kareem has been playing a superb innings hitting the balls towards the boundary line only for quite some time. The song is a saccharine opener of the album. This is a true chartbuster material and certainly has potential to earn this year's best singer's awards for Lucky Ali.
 
Track Score: 9.5/10
 
Track 02:  Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Jagjit Singh)
The second version makes it's appearance with the legend-ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The listener's excitement is vivid since the first time Lucky Ali enticed their souls and now it's Jagjit's turn to lure them. Singh takes his fans straightaway to the terra firma of squashy melodies where they love to stay with him. Both of these numbers deserve repeated hearings.
 
Track Score: 9.5/10
 
Track 03:  Jaana Hai Jaana Hai (Madhushree)
The track comes into view for the third time and interestingly never disappoints you even for a single moment and that's the beauty of the song. This time around, the talented Madhushree, who is being noticed immensely in Bollywood fraternity and amongst the cinegoer catches the rhythm vivaciously and makes you give this number a complete listen.
 
Track Score: 8/10

Track 04:  Sansein Madham Hai (Shreya Ghoshal)
Shreya Ghoshal, the young lass in the music world, has been hitting hearts with her dazzling performance right from her entry to the singing scenario. Her fire-like rendition gives a soothing jostle and mesmerizes you in full. Sameer at the writing desk and M. M. Kareem on instruments glimmer enormously. You love to hear it since it lasts on the player.

Track Score: 9/10

Track 05: Todh Diya (M. M. Kareem)
The man with razor-sharp talents M. M. Kareem, who always boosts the pleasures with his creatively arranged compositions, comes behind the mike for this song, 'Todh Diya' that carries pain in theme. Sorry to say, this talented composer doesn't claim to be a good singer here with this track. Humdrum singing is what downs his graph. Ditto for the lyrics and music. Pithily, the number deserves skipping. 

Track Score: 1/10

Track 06:  Yeh Zindagi (Lucky Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan)
'Yeh Zindagi' rolls up with Lucky Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan to do the honors. Both plunge into soothingly. The track reminds of 90s famous placid song 'Tu Mile Dil Khile' from the movie Criminal nonetheless you like to listen it. Flute amongst the instruments appeases the most. Lyrics and music do the fine job also.

Track Score: 7.5/10

Track 07:  Bechainiyon Mein Lamha (M. M. Kareem)
Kareem picks up the mike once again for 'Bechainiyon Mein Lamha' - the track which has a seduction feel wrapped in it. This time he certainly exerts a pull on the listeners. The unidentified woman who intones in husky vocals in the background is the key ingredient to make this song a treat. The number is equally breathtaking lyrically and musically. Let's wait for the video, hope it will be hot to beguile the whole lot.

Track Score: 8.5/10

Track 08:  Chandni Hai Khoyi Khoyi (Lucky Ali and Anuradha Paudawal)
Lucky Ali forms a juncture with Anuradha Paudawal for 'Chandni Hai Khoyi Khoyi'. Lucky and Anuradha both inject life in the ballad with their squashy singing. Drumming sticks out the most amongst the horde of the instruments. Run of the mill lyrics and music do not try to cope with the good renditions of the vocalists. An average track.

Track Score: 5/10

Track 09:  Main Na Janoo Kaisi Kasak Hai (Gayatri Iyer)
Seductions turns face once again on the album with the concluding number, 'Main Na Janoo' along with Gayatri Iyer who clutches the mood luminously and ardently. Sameer with pen and M. M. Kareem with orchestra shove the song to further heights. A catchy track to end the album.

Track Score: 9/10

Soundtrack Upshot:
Kasak - The Other Side of a Relationship has a spurt of melodious tunes to stay with. The creative mind behind this masterpiece is M. M. Kareem who deserves special mention.  'Jaana Hai Jaana Hai' is the center of attraction undoubtedly since Lucky Ali is the one who is much awaited always due to his yielding voice, which straightway registers impacts. From the music stands, the album would generate huge sales for the makers and ofcourse bring smiles on their face. The promos have already been creating a niche in moviegoers' hearts. The rest will be done with the soundtrack.

Final Score: 9/10

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