RATING: 6 One thing that has been characteristic of Pooja Bhatt's films, ever since she began directing movies, is their out-of-ordinary music that is soft, lilting and also rich in melody.
Pooja's forthcoming film 'Rog' is an intense love story with an element of a psychological crime thriller. The film stars Irfaan Khan and South African model Ilene Hamman in the leading roles.
The music of the film, by M M Kreem, has a good range from soft ghazal-like songs to erotic numbers.
The opening track Maine Dil Se Kaha is a finely composed soft number with some thought provoking lyrics by Nilesh Mishra. The song, sung by KK, has lilting music that goes well with the words to create a range of human emotions from joy, sorrow to pain and separation.
The album then moves into romantic mood created by Sayeed Qadri's words in Tere Is Jahaan Mein. The music by M M Kreem has a nocturnal feel in this number and singer KK justifies the theme with his deft and emotive singing.
Then follows the ghazal Khoobsurat, a soft and melodious number sung by the music composer himself. Written by Nilesh Mishra, the number is among the best songs in the album. Perhaps that is why there is a repeat of this song later in the album. Udit Narayan sings the second version.
KK wields the mike one more time for Guzar Na Jaaye, which is a titillating number with Shreya Ghosal adding the erotic touch with her sensuously modified vocals. The song has slow tempo and a fine musical arrangement by Kreem. The album also features a second version of this song - a solo by Ghosal.
The album also has two instrumental tracks - firstly, the 'Rog Theme' which is composed, arranged and mixed by Jaideep, Kurt and Samrat. And secondly, 'Sufani' which carries the touch of lounge music written and produced by Gaudi.
In short, the music of 'Rog' is a welcome change from the soppy romantic tracks or heavy ear-torturing item numbers one gets to hear in Bollywood films nowadays.
M M Kreem's compositions are melodious and gentle while Nilesh's lyrics are poetic and thought provoking.
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