Raanjhnaa || Dhanush & Sonam || Anand L Rai

[ajaybaskar]

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Raanjhnaa is an upcoming Hindi Romance film, that is to be directed by Anand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, who previously worked on the highly successful 2011 film, Tanu Weds Manu. The film stars Tamil actor Dhanush in his Bollywood debut and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles.

Actor Dhanush, who is all set to make his Bollywood debut, is expected to play a Hindi speaking Brahmin boy named “Kundan“. He is currently taking Hindi speaking lessons. Actress Sonam Kapoor was signed on for the role of the female lead. Previously Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha were signed for this movie but later on were dropped. Actor Abhay Deol will be making a cameo appearance in the film. After several speculations, A. R. Rahman was roped in to score music.

[A.ANAND]

intha album tamil-la dub panni vara vaipu irukku pola!

[SoftSword]

firstlook:
http://t.co/D9pOv4Zu1R

[stULana]

Audio out on April 1st :yessir:

[SoftSword]

any links if?? :roll:

[stULana]

illa..was just kidding..like in the other thread 2 days back ;)
No more trying April 1st again :)

[SoftSword]

plis do again in two weeks gap :)

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER9vmhxFucg

[satissh_r]

Dhanush's Hindi not bad at all :-) role wise it might not be new to him but lets hope the Hindi audience likes his performance

[SoftSword]

looks like an interesting watch even if the movie is not a success...
june 21, so music in may... etttthineee.....

[Mahen]

nice trailer.. :)

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9E5zxFwxg

[Mahen]

Lovely lovely song..ARR on fire :bow:

[Brianengab]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJ7D0rTCIAAH2QR.jpg:large

[Brianengab]

http://movies.ndtv.com/music/sonam-kapoor-ar-rahman-made-me-famous-365538

Sonam Kapoor: AR Rahman made me famous

[Brianengab]

Dhanush ‏@dhanushkraja 4h
Raanjhanaa title track video promo tonight !

[Brianengab]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YIBo4yvLkfU

Raanjhanaa - Title Track

[Mahen]

Whats with ARR? semmma form-le irukaru :bow: something tells me this movie will work big time at the bo and dhanush will be an overnight sensation

[ajaybaskar]

The sabbatical has helped him I guess..

[Brianengab]

l luving tis title track... feeling 90's :musicsmile:

[Mahen]

woah the title track is so so addictive..mariyaan paused temporarily :)

[A.ANAND]

‘Ranjhanaa’ title song gets 210,034 likes on Youtube


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Follow and Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘‘Ranjhanaa’ title song was released recently and no sooner the song was released online, it became an instant hit on youtube. The song received about 210,034 likes. Featuring Dhanush and Sonam, the song shows Dhanush proposing marriage to Sonam in sign language. Composed by Oscar winner AR Rahman, the song was sung by Jaswinder Singh and Shiraz Uppal.

The viewers appreciated the song, Rahman’s mind-blowing composition and Dhanush’s acting.

“AR Rahman. Well done! Well Done! Seriously Well Done! Brilliant! So damn catchy! And Dhanush you bring out the song perfectly on the screen. Perfect! Can’t wait for the album and the movie! :)

And racists... because of people like you things go so wrong. Respect Gods creation. Dhanush has brilliant (face) than many. He has style of his own. Respect that!”, read one of the viewers comment.”

The video shows Kundan (Dhanush) waiting for the girl whom he worships Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) outside her house and when Zoya came to her balcony, Kundan drag her attention towards him, asked her to come downstairs and with his gesture proposed marriage to Zoya and also showed with his sign language how Zoya will become pregnant. Zoya as usual did not take him seriously and laughed it off at his future plans of marrying her starting a family.

Directed by Anand L. Rai of ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ fame, ‘Raanjhanaa’ marks the Bollywood debut of south sensation Dhanush. It is a romantic flick set to release on June 21st.

http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/ranjhanaa-title-song-gets-210034-likes-on-youtube/11663/

[Brianengab]

Dhanush

Finished first half dubbing for raanjhanaa. So happy with the film and the fact that I ve managed to Dubb. Come on!! bring it on 2 nd half

[A.ANAND]

Tum tak [full song]

http://www.dhingana.com/#hindi/raanjhanaa-songs-dhanush-abhay-deol-latest-3830a31

pure Indian classical song!

[Mahen]

:bow:.....

[Mahen]

2nd song released and no one posted here :evil: pesama ARR corner close pannalam..
Master, launch a massive recruitment drive.. :evil:
btw, the 2nd song is nice but it has unnecessary sounds..experiment konjam overa pochi

[Mahen]

btw, i believe i cant post download links..so google raanjhnaa..click on the 2nd link

[A.ANAND]

raanjhnaa full song here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Midd7Ob8jvw&feature=youtu.be

2.38 to 3.02 out of the world!semma...!

[A.ANAND]

dhanush is very lucky guy!thalaivar music mulama oru super hindi enter itha vida vera yaarukkum lesala kedakaathu!

padam hit aachunna avar renjeh vera...!

[NOV]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLZJxJdCAAA8fOH.jpg:large

[SoftSword]

dont want singles.. need boundaries...

[A.ANAND]

Tu Mun Shudi Song - Raanjhanaa ft. Abhay Deol, Sonam Kapoor & Dhanush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Leqs-ufnx8

[Sunil_M88]

RAANJHANAA MUSIC REVIEW

“Raanjhanaa” Shiraz Uppal, Jaswinder Singh

The album starts high on energy, full of “Paagalpan” and “Awara”-ness. We have the protagonist chasing his dreams here. The foot tapping “Dhol” percussion and orchestration adequately set a festive mood and one simply cannot ignore the “Band Baaja” feel that a “Baaraat” i.e Grooms family brings with them to a South Asian wedding in this song. The sitar portions further enhance the wedding character of this song.

“Banarasiya” Shreya Ghoshal, Anwesha Datta Gupta, Meenal Jain

Next we have the almost “Lady Sangeet”- ish “Banarasiya”. With Shreya Ghoshal at the helm doing excellent, the support of the backing females too provides an exuberant classical flavour. The “Kanjira” and other ethnic percussion and electronic arrangements complement each other very well. The flute delivers Rahman Ji’s early Ninties rural “Tamil” sound fluently. The catchy hook line, “Thaat bana Rasiya” will probably remain lingering in the listeners head after the song finishes. Overall it sounds very “Nautanki” i.e. Theatre and stage / dance orientated.

“Piya Milenge” Sukhwinder Singh, K.M.M.C. Sufi Ensemble

This song starts from where the Bombay Dreams “Qawwali” left over. “Piya Milenge” showcases “Qawwali” meeting modern Hip hop and unlike many other “Sufi” songs by Rahman Ji, this one definitely has an ample dose of a Rock-ish anthem feel and this can be witnessed in those outstanding chorus portions. This too has a catchy chorus and Rahman Ji has played safe by for opting for Sukhy. I can’t imagine anyone else doing as much justice to the song as him. “K.M.M.C. Sufi Ensemble” takes the song to an all time high.

“Ay Sakhi” Madhushree, Chinmayee, Vaishali, Aanchal Sethi

This one has comical twists and turns. It relies on “Konkanol” i.e. vocal percussion and vocal instrumentation. Some portions have been auto-tuned but that doesn’t hinder the song and as a matter of fact, we have heard many songs like this but here the innovativeness lies in the unconventional pattern of the song. I’ve got a feeling this just might be the dark horse of the album

“Nazar Laaye” Rashid Ali, Neeti Mohan

A romantic duet comes next expressing attitudes of a newlywed couple. It has elements of indie and American Pop. The vocals too reflect this as the singers sound very Anglophonic. The lyrics however bear no relation to the arrangements. With words like, “Sindhoori”, “Teeka”, “Nazar utharoo”, the overall song feels like a paradox but beyond that the melody keeps the song’s fow intact. The novel approach of arrangements sounding alien to the lyrics in “Nazar Laaye” once again prove Rahman Ji’s hunger for experimentation.

“Tu Mun Shudi” A. R. Rahman, Rabbi Shergill

The rebel composer inside Rahman Ji strikes you with this masculine composition. Rabbi’s attitude is very carefree and macho. Beneath this gangster cum “Bhangra” song lays a message of “No one can judge me but God”. “Dhaka Laga Bhuka” / “Jana Gana Mana”, “Paathshaala” and now “Tu Mun Shudi”.

“Aise Na Dekho” A. R. Rahman, Karthik

Rahman Ji performs a lounge bar cum jazz number once again. The huskiness and rawness add to the wide attributes of his vocal range. If he sounded full of high-octane in the previous number then you will be in for a treat with this mellow number. He plays his recent favourite instrument the accordion suavely. This song is easy on ears but sorrow and pain can equally be felt. If the title song established love then this song expresses the irritation of love.

“The Land of Shiva” Instrumental

This is a bit song but it wonderfully transports one to the core of India. Chimes, Percussions, “Shankha” (Conch Shell), etc. welcome us into this “Mandhir” / Temple composition.

“Tum Tak” Javed Ali, Keerthi Sagathia, Pooja Vaidyanath

The Acoustic guitar is subtle but is not overshadowed in this ethnic composition. If one carefully deduces the nuances then the guitar sounds very country-ish. Although it might not seem obvious at first but the song seems like a ride on Bullock cart throughout rural India.

The director, Anand L. Rai’s last venture was “Tanu Weds Manu” and funnily enough excluding “Tu Mun Shudi” the overall feel of this album sets a wedding tone. Rahman Ji impresses with a fresh sound, Irshad Kamil equally steals the show as the songs are not as transparent as they seem and are in fact very deep. The notion of “slow-poison” has long been associated with Rahman Ji’s songs but that hardly comes across with this album as most of the arrangements sound familiar but that shouldn’t effect the longevity of “Raanjhanaa” because the sound might seem familiar but there’s certainly no lack of experimentation as every song here doesn’t follow a bog standard pattern of most routine film songs these days. Hence, the album balances the best of both worlds i.e. Familiar, easy on ear sounds and innovative approaches never witness in film songs before.

Happy Listening!

Sunil Malhotra

source: http://caughtinthemusicalstorm.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/raanjhanaa-music-review/

[Mahen]

album out? link pls

[ajaybaskar]

Link for me too..

[satissh_r]

Flyte um inime illa, iTunes la innum update pannala, what only can we do? Link for me too pls

[Mahen]

pm-ed to both of you

[Mahen]

Piya milenga and banarasiya :musicsmile:

[A.ANAND]

Please pm the link me too!

[Brianengab]

here too, pls..

[A.ANAND]

Raanjhanaa's music is rustic and urbane, says AR Rahman

After hearing whole songs wat arr say's 100% true!!!


another wonderfull classical and modern album!superb!!!

[Mahen]

Nazar Laaye louly..Loved all the songs except for that jazz number..

[A.ANAND]

piya milege,ay shaki huh,tum mun shudi,banarasi woow...!!!speechless!

[Mahen]

piya milenge terrror song-nga :bow:

[A.ANAND]

eagerly waiting for tamil version 'ambikapaty'!!!another surprice for tamil music lovers!sure!

[Brianengab]

thx. anand for the link...:)

[A.ANAND]

Raanjhanaa (Music review), Hindi – A R Rahman
Posted by Karthik
Almost no song in Raanjhanaa seems to follow familiar conventions, but they all flow so well and cohesively! The title song is heady, with lively violins and spritely sitar playing along with Shiraz Uppal and Jaswinder Singh’s enthusiastic vocals; Rahman gives his singers delightful rapid-fire lines. Shreya Ghoshal’s mastery over her voice gets a new facet in Banarasiya, a beautiful, free-flowing brew of sitar and Irshad Kamil’s earthy lyrics, topped by her scintillating vocals (supported by Meenal Jain and Anweshaa).

Rahman’s free-flowing mix takes on a new height in the longest song of the album, Piya milenge, in the dependable voice of Sukhwinder Singh, and particularly, KMMC Sufi Ensemble. It encompasses everything from Irshad’s stirring verses, religious hymns, Hindustani classical phrases and ends on a brilliant high! Ay sakhi‘s foursome Madhushree, Chinmayi, Vaishali and Aanchal Sethi seem to be having great fun amidst punchy tabla and ghatam, and a generous dose of playful singing. In Tum tak, Rahman teases us with a tune that replicates itself between his imagination and Javed Ali’s lead vocals, into something of a fervent prayer. The song is ably supported by Keerthi Sagathia and Pooja, and takes on an exciting turn mid-way to great effect! The instrumental piece, The land of Shiva is appropriately rousing.

The remaining 3 tracks are considerably more modern. Nazar laaye is light and frothy pop, again with a really long mukhda, breaking templates with irreverent delight, and fabulously sung by Rashid Ali and Neeti Mohan. Tu mun shudi sees Rabbi break the familiar flow created by Rahman’s hook, set to a perky techno background. Aise na dekho rounds off the soundtrack with a feathery jazz’ish sound even as Rahman nonchalantly covers his ground with vocals to deliver Irshad’s highly imaginative lines! Raanjhanaa is the hyper-imaginative Rahman, after a long time!

Keywords: Raanjhanaa, A R Rahman, 300, #300, ‘I told you this guy will give Raanjhanaa a 300 to compensate for Maryan’, ’300 is too much!’

Note: Raanjhanaa is only the 5th 300 worder in Milliblog for the sheer audacity of Rahman to break every familiar tune flow in almost every song, and to a heady effect!

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2013/06/01/raanjhanaa-music-review-hindi-a-r-rahman/#comments

[Music4Ever]

Catchy songs! Will buy the CD for sure.

[ajaybaskar]

Raanjhanaa, after two days of listening, admittedly is one of ARR's best Hindi albums. If you play Maryan and Raanjhanaa to someone alien to Indian music, it would be hard to convince him that both albums were composed by the same man. poles apart they are.

I can hardly think of any other composer who can manage anything close to Piya Milenge. Perfect justice to Sukhi who returns to ARR after a brief hiatus. Welcome back Sukhi. Wish you croon more for ARR. :)

Banarasiya proves why SG is the most sought after Singer in the country now. How does she make singing look so easy? I havent heard much of Lata Mangeshkar. For me, SG is the best female singer of my gen.

Aisa Na Dekho and Tu Mun Shudi are typical ARR numbers. While the first one looks like a twin of JTYJN title track, the second one is highly energetic and fresh.

Still didn't get into the Rashid Ali number. Have been skipping it. I know, just like many instances, it would end up as the best of best after sometime.

Choice of singers is top notch. Be it the seasoned Shreya,Sukhi or the budding Anwesha,Pooja, ARR has used them to perfection.

Raanjhanaa is here to stay. Hope ARR collaborates often with Aanand L Railway. Looks like he has a good taste for music.

P.S: Disagreeing with milliblog on his review of Maryaan. It deserved more. Hailing Raanjhanaa with a 300 word review doesnt wash away his sins..

[Sunil_M88]

Commercial value of Raanjhanaa (OST)

Raanjhanaa has eight full songs and a bit instrumental and the overall sound is very Indian. In reality there is roughly 1,000 Indian films made per annum across the country so you can gather how much music is released as well. Superficially, Raanjhanaa is bound with attention because of India’s household leading music artist, A.R. Rahman’s association with this project, therefore people can’t ignore the OST even if they wanted to. As an artist, he has covered, Advertisements, Film Music, Theatre Music and Private albums and there’s no denying that he has become a sort of global phenomena. In the Nineties, there literally was no stopping him as his music had precipitated perfectly in every Indian’s system. He started his career by playing and arranging for other artists as well as being a part of a band. His sound was fresh almost no emulation although his work projected a “Michael Jackson” kind of Pop sound but despite that he had his own experimentation stamp which could only be felt and not described. He certainly had a vivid direction.

It has been twenty years since he’s official been under the media limelight, he expresses he’s an introvert but most people don’t mind as they respect him more for his philosophical views and music. Conversely, there are those who don’t like to accept the change he has brought in Indian Film Music. It would be pretty doggone to question his talent but that said even some of his hardcore followers have recently drifted apart from accepting his current output.

His story is simple, he started with Tamil Films, moved to Hindi Films, moved to Theatre, done some foreign films and has started venturing into Hollywood e.g. Slumdog Millionnaire. He is now balancing his career over all these areas. Despite his accolades and busy schedule he has maintained a humble persona.

Without dwelling too much on comparisons, we will now evaluate the commercial value of Raanjhanaa and where this Music Director stands.

Two singles were released from Raanjhanaa before the official release of the album and many people had expressed excitement and awe for these two singles i.e. “Raanjhanaa Title Song” and “Tum Tak”. These two songs are full of life and energy but is that enough for a wide public appeal? Whilst there is absolutely no “right” or “wrong” formula for making songs there is also no factual answer to what appeals the most to the public. The listeners will decide whether a song is a hit not the artist. Song writing is an art and a craft, it requires patience but there are artists who don’t want to follow these rules and instead want what their heart desires. A.R. Rahman is one of the leading Indian artists who live without the fear of being unique. This uniqueness can be heard in “Ay Sakhi” but this quality comes with time and experience. A.R. Rahman has studied the foundations of music, developed his craft, perfected sound hence has achieved so many heights. There is no looking back for him as his ideas have gone from being great to even more greatness.

There is this quality in the songs of Raanjhana that make most listeners realise that this composer still composes from the heart he did twenty years ago and not from his wallet. “Aise Na Dekho” probably the best engineered track of the album provokes serious emotion, it has that strong connection that people like to hear in happy and sad times. “Nazar Laaye” also has quality! Imagine listening to the latter in the morning whilst having tea or coffee? Pure Bliss? It is songs like this that make listeners want to go out and spend their money on artists.

A.R. Rahman unlike other artists keeps a hush attitude about the songs of an album prior to a release. The quality of suspense and surprise is what kept Raanjhanaa on toes. Do your family and friends accept the music of Raanjhanaa and does that mean it’s a hit? Family and friends are mostly neutral, they have their own preference but if a song clicks with them then it’s due to the feel, vocal effect and instrumentation and not production. Which brings me to my next question, do Raanjhanaa songs fit well in Radio playlists. Though I have not heard it yet, I’m just waiting to hear the title song and more so “Piya Milenge” on radio as I feel the latter has high chances of being a Radio anthem for time. Many people can identify themselves with Sukhwinder Singh so definitely this will help. Youngsters can identify themselves the sound of “Tu Mun Shudi”, this song is a first of its kind i.e. “Sufi” poetry, modern electro and “Bhangra”. The lyricist, Irshad Kamil deserves laurels for trying to engage the youth with “Sufi” poetry.

Raanjhanaa is one of the most addictive albums I’ve ever heard and my ears can’t get enough of it. I just pray it connects with everyone as it did with me! With a great ensemble of singers and sound, I predict a good year for Raanjhanaa and all the best to our dearest Rahman Ji for the future!

Happy Listening!

Sunil Malhotra

source: http://caughtinthemusicalstorm.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/commercial-value-of-raanjhanaa-ost/

[sathya_1979]

all computer meesic, crap :lol:

[lancelot]

Maryan is an awesome album am stuck to it. But after listening to Raanjhnaa twice I am not very happy with it :( May be I should wait for the Tamil album to be released...

[Sunil_M88]

“Banarasiya” - I’m having difficulty trying to even hum along to this song and such complexities are purely Rahman Ji driven!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBfXbj24nbA

[Sunil_M88]

It’s quite surprising to hear a song like “Ay Sakhi” and “Nazar Laaye” in the same album. The Latter is about cultural superstition and jinx but the arrangements and melody keep us blinded from its message. Another aspect which pushes boundaries in Raanjhanaa is the inclusion of both “Tu Mun Shudi” and “The Land Of Shiva”. Both songs are very powerful in their own respect but are worlds apart. Rahman Ji has tried to cater for different people with different tastes and if one does not appreciate the album wholly then they at least will be appreciating certain / individual songs. So it’s a win-win situation!

BTW, “Banarasiya” - I’m having difficulty trying to even hum along to this song and such complexities are purely Rahman Ji driven!

[Brianengab]

Dhanush ‏@dhanushkraja 8h
Banarasiya from tonight !! Experience kaashi and its culture with a r rahman sirs music and anand rai s visuals.

[Brianengab]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uktrmv0BHwM

Banarasiya Song

[ajaybaskar]

Tu Mun Shudi will make Amit Trivedi proud. :)

[Brianengab]

Tu mun shudi is masterpiece frm rahman ji....feeling one of the RDB song...

[A.ANAND]

taken this comment from one of the arr fan of arryg

''This guy Dhanush ....Doesn't even know how to answer a question.... useless fellow''


You are doing now two films with AR Rahman — Raanjhanaa and Mariyaan. Who is your favourite music composer?
Ilaiyaraaja is my most favourite music director. His music was my lullaby, his music was my food, his music was my childhood, his music was my first love, his music was my failure, his music was my first kiss, my first love failure, my success… he is in my blood.

ha..ha..ha..!!

[A.ANAND]

Tu Mun Shudi will make Amit Trivedi proud. :)

why??

[ajaybaskar]

The genre of the song is a favourite of Amit Trivedi.

[lancelot]

Somehow this album is not working for me. Aise Na Dekho, Nazar Laaye and Tum Tak are good, but not great. The rest, its just not working for me. May be with the Tamil words...

[ajaybaskar]

Lancy,

Just stick to Mariyaan. Raanjhanaa will automatically come to you one day. :)

[Brianengab]

Every day , every song seems best...orae conpusion.. need to wait to list out my fav. after 100 times listen...
ipothaikku tu mun shudi, tum tak & aisa na deko r my most fav. of tis album

[Mahen]

taken this comment from one of the arr fan of arryg

''This guy Dhanush ....Doesn't even know how to answer a question.... useless fellow''


You are doing now two films with AR Rahman — Raanjhanaa and Mariyaan. Who is your favourite music composer?
Ilaiyaraaja is my most favourite music director. His music was my lullaby, his music was my food, his music was my childhood, his music was my first love, his music was my failure, his music was my first kiss, my first love failure, my success… he is in my blood.

ha..ha..ha..!!
death miss pannitara?

[ajaybaskar]

Raanjhanaa tops the itunes chart

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969725_10151476562476720_209771274_n.jpg

[A.ANAND]

Mariyaan and raanjhna album kahave oru tablet[ammroid]vaanginen.kudave oru super headphone!
nit-la ellarum thoongganathukku piragu kathila mariyaan,raanjhna-va thatti vitta aaga...sorgam!!!meditation-ne theva illa!
kadavula neraila paatha maathiri!!

[Mahen]

The genre of the song is a favourite of Amit Trivedi.
Ajay you should listen to lootera..Amit :bow:

[A.ANAND]

Making Of Tum Tak - Raanjhanaa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Amr25wZM-c

[A.ANAND]

Dhanush ‏@dhanushkraja 22h It's final.glad 2 announce dat I'm doin a film wid Anand l rai in 2014 which wil b a bilingual n will b produced by wunderbar films n Anand

[A.ANAND]

Music review: Ranjhanaa

Composer: AR Rahman

Lyricist: Irshad Kamil

Rating: ****

The AR Rahman film albums, that truly excel are the ones where he gets an able collaborator in the director too.

His best albums almost always emerge out of films that deeply embrace their music, helmed by directors with a fine musical ear. In Raanjhanaa, director Anand L Rai, who demonstrated a surprising understanding of music in his debut Tanu Weds Manu, does exactly that, making the maestro plunge into the musical flavours of Benares. The title song, Raanjhanaa revels in its lucid antara-mukhda-antara defying structure riding on a captivating beats of the dhol, the fresh voices and unconventional singing by Shiraz Uppal and Jaswinder Singh. Rahman's use of Hindustani semi-classical music, fashioned around his own ingenuous musical methods, is at play throughout. Be it the sparkling sitar solo in the title song or the elegant strains of the saarangi in Banarasiya, which has a khanjani-dholak motif, and is sung by Shreya Ghoshal. A superb arpeggio juxtaposes with Sufi tune in the haunting Piya milenge, sung by Sukhwinder Singh and the KMMC Sufi ensemble.

The album's Banarasi colours are further enhanced by Ay Sakhi that has the delightfully playful singing by Madhusree, Chinmayi, Vaishali and Aanchal Sethi.

A part of the film has an urban setting, and the maestro hits it out of the park here with Tu mun shudi, a Sufi-hippie hybrid that revolves around its Persian catchphrase sung by Rabbi Shergill and Rahman. The composer masterfully blends qawwali and bhajan through the charmingly lovelorn, Tum tak. There are two vastly different numbers, Nazar laaye and Aise na dekho, that sound like they could've been in another film. The latter is a beautiful ballad by Rahman.

Irshad Kamil's lyrics provide a perfect foil to the music. And this is Rahman's finest turn since Rockstar, seeing the maestro enter exciting new musical territories.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/music-review-ranjhanaa/1126241/

[mappi]

Raanjhanaa Songs
[As there is no thread for the Hindi version, I am writing it here]

After few weeks of hearing Raanjhanaa songs, I should say I am blown away by the sound quality. I was always for ARR when it comes to sound design : the mixing is top notch. Throw your ipod, stop your HD audio driver installed computer player, delete your MP3 files and get the CD (the flac). Then equipe yourself with a sony 5.1 (Sony means sound), preferably with prologic. Sit back and play Raanjhanaa, you will get exactly what I mean. Cutting out all the "déjà-heard" comparisons, here is what I have to say about the songs :

Raanjhanaa - A youthful road song with quite impressive tempo. I think they do not want the audience to be aware when the song starts and ends on screen.

Banarasiya - Now here comes a contrast song to Raanjhanna. What you heard previously sets back a little to put forward the "female-take" version.

Piya Milenge - Firstly I am not in for Sukhwinder Singh and secondly the forced qawwali did not go well with me. No further comments keeping in mind there are others favoring this song.

Ay Sakhi - This is easily the irritating song. Addressed for pre-teens, everything in this song is itchy, notably "kyon kyon kyon" and "pein pein pein". And how many of you suddenly hummed "Ek Chidiya Anek Chidiya" ?

Nazar Laaye - An Amazing song. So soft and romantic. Surprisingly the Lyrics are too good and syncs well with the tune.

Tu Mun Shudi - Here comes the 2nd best of the Album. Make yourself a pint of Guiness and the goal is not to spill the beer while moving for the song. And the "yeah" is the reminder that you are not moving your head. Interesting part is the lyrics - I do not know how many paid attention to it - I could not understand the first 2 lines of the lyrics, so I looked for it and found that these lines are not hindi but Persian [credit to that anonymous person whose lines I am quoting here] :

"
Tu mun shudi, tu mun shudi
Mun tu shudam, tu mun shudi
These are Persian lines from Hazrat Amir Khusro's Sufi Love Kalam, lines mean:
You've become me, You've become me
I've become you, you've become me.
"

Now it would be more interesting to know the presence and influence of these Persian lines both in the movie as well as to ARR. Any ARR fans take up this task ?

Aise Na Dekho - My 1st pick. What a composition - saturday night club classic type and ARR voice is pure. "Registaan Mein Khoya Aansu" (Tears lost in the desert) - absolutely WOW.

The Land of Shiva - Sakthi Kodu

Tum Tak - a massacre. However you look at this song its ugly. Whatever argument you come up with, still its pathetic, the way "TUM" is violated.

Now the ultimate comparison : Mariyaan vs Raanjhanaa. Easily Raanjhanaa, simply because its joyful.

Raanjhanaa : "someone who loves you deeply" is justified thru the songs. Rest is to watch it on screen.

[Brianengab]

♫ Piya Milenge ♫ The next song from Raanjhanaa releases tomorrow!!

[Brianengab]

♫ Piya Milenge ♫ The next song from Raanjhanaa releases tomorrow!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ixPqO_eCckI

[Yathu]

I can't comment on the lyrics or if they make sense or fit or whatever but I am really enjoying listening to "Oliyaga Vandhai" (wow!), "Unaal Unaal" (Pooja from SuperSinger! Just made this connection, didn't realise whilst listening to Tum Tuk ^^) and "Paraka Seivai" (like the sound of the new female singer Mili Nair). :)

[lancelot]

Are the tamil songs out?

[satissh_r]

Are the tamil songs out?

http://www.dhingana.com/tamil/ambikapathy-songs-abhay-deol-dhanush-latest-39e8a31

[lancelot]

Just started listening to it. first song Solvadhai Seidhu and it is awesome!

[Mahen]

AGREE..oliyai vandai is superb

[SoftSword]

oliyaai vandhaai is sandhosha kanneerae level...
never heard javed ali to be so sweet... so unique...
and paarkkadhae... is jamoon with ice... apdiyae urugi urugi...

pretty average lyrics overall...

[lancelot]

^ You say something really good about two songs. and then BAM! something not so good about the whole album :P

[SoftSword]

^ maybe i ll get used to the lyrics after a few listens...
but definitely not upto uyire taal levels...

[Brianengab]

lot of +ve reviews all over..:-D

[A.ANAND]

Raanjhanaa: Between the head and the heart

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/raanjhanaa-between-the-head-and-the-heart/article4840586.ece

Movie review Raanjhanaa: box office collection is expected to be huge

http://nvonews.com/2013/06/22/movie-review-raanjhanaa-box-office-collection-is-expected-to-be-huge/

Raanjhanaa’ movie Twitter review, trailer video and box-office report

http://www.gizmocrave.com/18658-raanjhanaa-movie-twitter-review-trailer-video-and-box-office-report/

[Brianengab]

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 37m
#Raanjhanaa witnesses super jump in India. Fri Rs 5.15 cr, Sat Rs 6.25 cr+. Excellent!

[A.ANAND]

so raanjhanaa become super hit!first hit 4 thalaivar this year!superb!!!

[Brianengab]

4 days BO collection - Rs. 23.90 Cr... Gr8 :clap:

hope the movie wil gain min. 50 cr as lifetime collection.. :)

[Brianengab]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Li-Abms285k

[Brianengab]

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 10h
As per *current trends*, #Raanjhanaa should comfortably settle at Rs 33 cr to Rs 35 cr nett in Week 1. Hindi version. Domestic BO. Super!

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 10h
#Raanjhanaa Mon footfalls at par/better than Fri footfalls. But reduced ticket rates on weekdays means slightly lower figures.

[Brianengab]

watched the movie last nit show..v can give the current generation 'Navarasa naayagan' pattam to Dhanush... wt a actor he is..:clap:.. he s showing lot of expressions nd emotions for each scenes...

actually, tis story doesnt require much acting scope..bt dhanush pinni irukkaapla...ther r no. of scenes i cn say..
i list out sum few here..

1. the scene before sonam nd abhay wedding..
2. dialogue expression after hugging sonam ... :bow:
3. crying in front of abhay funeral
4. expressions during piya milenge song
5. asaalt smiling every time sonam slapping him...etc.,etc...

no other actor cn justice dhanush role... he proved he cn act even in a commerical movie..

Coming to story, movie s gud entertainment...i cnt believe dhanush doesnt knw hindi before the movie launch.. perfection in every dialogue deliveries.. :bow:
last 15 mins. s only boring nd sonam also did her role gud..

All songs r situation songs.. all songs s ther except Nazar laaye song.. :-|

My rating - 3.5/5.... If 2nd half s much better, i cn giv 4.5/5...

[Brianengab]

4 days BO collection - Rs. 23.90 Cr... Gr8 :clap:

hope the movie wil gain min. 50 cr as lifetime collection.. :)

Tuesday BO collection - 3.5 Cr..

5 Days BO collection - 27.4 Cr... :clap:

Estimating 1st week total collection - 35 to 38 Cr..

[Dragun]

Where can I order the CD of Ambikapathy? Amazon has the mp3s, but I'd rather get the CD.

[satissh_r]

Where can I order the CD of Ambikapathy? Amazon has the mp3s, but I'd rather get the CD.

http://www.flipkart.com/ambikapathy/p/itmdhyf4udehkse9?pid=AVMDHXAWSMGZHEDW&ref=3e186f28-0257-4c41-ac43-f01407932b0e&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=ambikapathy

Still in pre order only

[littlemaster1982]

Dragun is not in India I guess.

[satissh_r]

Oh ok, appa cd vara innum konja naal agumnu nenaikiren

[lancelot]

May be the next time you post in here, you should alert the reader of spoilers!!!!

[Brianengab]

Tuesday BO collection - 3.5 Cr..

5 Days BO collection - 27.4 Cr... :clap:

Estimating 1st week total collection - 35 to 38 Cr..

Wednesday BO collection - 3.5 Cr..

6 Days BO collection - 30.9 Cr... :clap:

[Dragun]

Dragun is not in India I guess.

Correct. Also, I didn't realize that the Ambikapathy CD hasn't been released yet, since Raanjhanaa is already out.

[Brianengab]

Wednesday BO collection - 3.5 Cr..

6 Days BO collection - 30.9 Cr... :clap:

Thursday BO collection - Rs. 3 Cr...

1st week BO collection - 34 Cr... :clap:

[m_karthik]

Thalaivar Material.. :)

நீ எதனை தருவாயோ , நீ அதனை பெறுவாயே
கண்ணை கொடு.. பார்வை பெறுவாய்
இதயம் கொடு.. அன்பை பெறுவாய்
அன்பை கொடு.. ஆயிரம் பெறுவாய்

[SoftSword]

its anbai kodu... agilam peruvaai no?

[Brianengab]

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 6h
#Raanjhanaa collected 10.70 cr nett in Weekend 2. Grand total: 45.63 cr nett. Breakup for Wknd 2:- Fri 2.35 cr, Sat 3.65 cr, Sun 4.70 cr.

[m_karthik]

its anbai kodu... agilam peruvaai no?

I hear Aayiram only.. :)

Lyrics for the same part in hindi.. (courtesy:internet)

Terey layee hum chaand khareedengey(We shall buy the moon for you)
Haan, banglaa naa dengey(We won't give you a bungalow)
Par chain ko laadengey(But we will bring peace)
Sab aundey saanu ahoje kartab ni(We are familiar with such ways)

[SoftSword]

i hear agilam... ok multilayered words maybe... ovvoruttharukkum ovvoru meaning.. :)

[Brianengab]

taran adarsh ‏@taran_adarsh 22m
#Raanjhanaa - 2nd Week: Mon 1.90 cr, Tue 1.80 cr. Total: 49.33 cr nett. Holding very well on weekdays.

[Sunil_M88]

Ambikapathy - Paarkaadhey Oru Madhiri

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJhcKrxeXJ4

There's just something about this song which I find more appealing than the Hindi version. I like the Hindi one but I LOVE the Tamil one... Home is where the heart is and Rahman Ji easily conveys much more emotion effortlessly in the "Paarkaadhey Oru Madhiri".