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After a quiet Quarter II of 2004, get ready for an action packed
Quarter III from Ram Gopal Verma. Starting with Tusshar Kapoor
starrer 'Gayab' [earlier titled Vishnu Prasad Gayab Ho Gaya],
next 3 months will also see the release of experimental twin
flicks 'Galti Se', 'Jaan Bujh Ke' [Anil Kapoor, Suchitra
Krishnamurthy] and Naach [Abhishek Bachchan, Antara Mali].
'Gayab' comes in the wake of four medium budget productions of
RGV in recent times - Darna Mana Hai [average], Main Madhuri
Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon [flop], Ek Haseena Thi [average to flop]
and Ab Tak Chappan [above average]. Taking a cue from Mr. India,
that dealt with a similar theme of an ordinary man getting the
powers that make him invisible, 'Gayab' has a perfect casting of
Tusshar Kapoor in the lead role, Antara Mali as the heroine and
Raman Trikha, Raghuveer Yadav and Govind Namdeo in the
supporting roles. Co-produced by K Sera Sera and presented by
Sahara Manoranjan, 'Gayab' is directed by Prawaal Raman, who
redefined the mainstream Bollywood with 'Darna Mana Hai'. Gayab
has music by Ajay-Atul and popular background music composer
Amar Mohile who has also composed for 'Om' and 'Thoda Tum Badlo
Thoda Hum' in recent times. Taabish Romani does the lyrics while
Nitin Raikwar gets a song to write. After experimenting with Ek
Haseena Thi and Ab Tak Chappan that were songless and no music
albums were released, 'Gayab' has a fair dose of songs
incorporated in the narrative.
One factor common across all the tracks of 'Gayab' is it's
extraordinary orchestra that precedes the actual rendition of
the song. Possible reason for this could be Amar Mohile at the
helm who specializes in giving background music. That's the
reason why there is a longish musical arrangement before the
title song 'Gayab Hoke Sab Dikhta Hai' begins. Composed
by Ajay-Atul, it is sung with amazing intensity by Kunal
Ganjawala who is in the thick of action off late. Lyrics by
Taabish Romani take a number of variations from being sad to
dominating while Kunal compliments these moods effectively. A
situational song, it should look great on screen.
With 'Tanha', it is the turn of Amar Mohile to be seated
at the musician chair. The track is about a guy who just can't
be away from his beloved. Though the track is not in the league
of 'Tanhaayee' from 'Dil Chahta Hai', Sonu Nigam sings this
number with perfection that has strong influence of Tamil style
of music. A hummable track, it does remind of 'Aasman Kehta Hai
Rab Se' from 'Mast' but the similarity just ends there. Ajay-Atul
return in the alternate tracks with 'Dilkash' that again
has Kunal Ganjawala behind the mike. A love song, it has good
rhythm and impresses with it's overall arrangements. As the
previous two tracks, this too has a number of variations and
deviates from the routine 'ishq-vishq' kind of formula. The duet
of Kunal and Shweta Pandit give their best shot in this
westernized track, which is not hummable or catchy but has a
good audio value.
Amar Mohile returns with a Nitin Raikwar written Hinglish track
- 'Main Love Tumse' sung by Vinod Rathod and a female who
has not been credited on the cover. A love song, it fails to
register and seems to be a track where everyone in the number
has over-indulged, just in order to make something different. At
first couple of instances, the song sound strange and the
perception doesn't change even after a few more listening. No,
this track is not something that will cheer you up !!
'Superman' by Ajay Atul is a track that should sound and
look hilarious on screen. There are references to Superman,
Spiderman, James Bond & Robin-hood [through their signature
tunes] by the girl who is completely smitten by the hero in her
life. Tusshar Kapoor as all these heroes - now this should be
one thing to watch out for on screen. Sunidhi Chauhan renders
this song well while Kunal does a good supporting role. Another
situational track that is designed just for the big screen !
The score of 'Gayab' ends with a background music track -
'Rampage Notes' that is haunting, thrilling, entertaining
and chilling in turns. A fast moving track, it shows the prowess
of Amar Mohile when it comes to giving background score for a
thriller. The track is indeed 'rampaging' and keeps one occupied
for its 3 minutes duration. To continue in the same vein, there
is a remix of the title track of 'Ek Haseena Thi' that excites
you yet again. An excellently composed westernized track by Amar
Mohile, it has some really different lyrics by Abbas Tyrewala
and is sung with perfection by Dominique [who is splendid] and
Zubin. One of the better theme tracks to have been composed in
recent times, one wonders why the album of 'Ek Haseena Thi' was
never released !!
The chances of Gayab's music should definitely increase if the
movie does well at the box office as these situational songs are
bound to look well in the narrative of the movie. Overall, the
album of 'Gayab' may not have too much to hum around but it
surely has enough punch to make you look forward to watching the
songs on screen.
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