I think Aamir has an appreciation for talents from everywhere.
He supposedly congratulated Asin for her performance in Ghajini...maybe Asin will appear in a Hindi film soon

Listening to songs i am getting the feeling this movies might be a mix of Dil Chata Hai & Motorcycle Dairies - who wants to speculate with me

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/previews ... asanti.asp

‘RANG DE BASANTI’ is a film about awakening. About standing up for ones beliefs. Where the spirit of rebellion transcends time and age.

A young idealistic English filmmaker, Sue, arrives in India to make a film on Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their contemporaries and their fight for freedom from the British Raj. Owing to a lack of funds, she recruits students from Delhi University to act in her docu-drama.

She finds DJ (Aamir Khan), who passed out five years back but still wants to be a part of the University because he doesn’t think there’s too much out there in the real world to look forward to. Karan (Siddharth), the son of Industrialist Rajnath Singhania, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with his father, but continues to live off him, albeit very grudgingly. Aslam (Kunal Kapoor), is a middleclass Muslim boy, who lives in the bylanes near Jama Masjid, poet, philosopher and guide to his friends. Sukhi (Sharman Joshi), the group’s baby, innocent, vulnerable and with a weakness for only one thing - girls. Laxman Pandey (Atul Kulkarni), the fundamentalist in the group, the only one who still believes that politics can make the world a better place and finally Sonia (Soha Ali Khan) – the sole girl in the group, tomboy and vivacious spirit, engaged to Ajay (Madhavan) – the dashing air pilot.

These youngsters could be anyone of us today and their lives mirror the kind of lives the youth of today lead – namely a self centered and materialistic existence where ideas like patriotism and making a change are strictly the stuff history books are made of.

Through her film, Sue wishes to showcase to the world the efforts of these young revolutionaries and the enormity of their contribution to the freedom movement in India. What unfolds is the inspiration behind Sue’s passion for bringing their story to the world. The twist in the tale is of course the fact that more than just telling the world, Sue’s film makes DJ and his friends stop and stare at themselves for being the actual descendants of these great men and never recognizing and celebrating their courage and spirit.

The film thus doubles as a narrative on the changes in perspective and values the young boys and girls acting in her documentary go through as they shoot for the film. Few scenes from the past and present are juxtaposed against each other, which renders a unique slick treatment, which serves to showcase the slow change in mindset and attitude that overcomes the group through the process of the film.

‘RANG DE BASANTI’ is a youthful drama, yet light hearted in the moments that the group shares amongst themselves… before some incidents effect a serious change…which ends in the climax.

me too! music is not painting my soul yet

I like this album. The title track, "Tu Bin Bataye", and "Luka Chuppi" are my favorites right now. I also like "Lalkaar." "Roobaroo" kind of reminded me of 'Khuda Hafiz' from Yuva.

Overall, I think it's a good album.

Yeah, I'm liking the album too. Roobaroo's my favorite at the moment, followed by the title song, and Luka Chuppi. I like Tu Bin Bataye, but it's a bit too operatic/Western love songish, especially at the end.

Rang De Basanti's music works

Sukanya Verma | December 12, 2005 18:38 IST


A favourite cliché associated with A R Rahman's music is that it takes time to grow on its listener. Perhaps in this day and age of 'fast-food' music, that's too much to ask for. But why not look at it a little more optimistically? That at least one composer stills wants you to soak his tunes in, rather than just twiddle your toes to it.

So, let me warn you upfront, if you are looking for elevator music to dance to, you're barking up the wrong tree.

While most of his contemporaries are interested in nailing the charttopper slot or remixing their own fare, Rahman makes more music and less sound. It is hardly surprising, then, that when a producer nabs him for a project, he makes the most of it.


In UTV's Rang De Basanti, the composer helms ten songs penned imaginatively by Prasoon Joshi. Directed by Rakeysh Ompraskash Mehra (Aks), the movie features Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Atul Kulkarni, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor and Siddharth. Though not really a jingoistic affair, Rang De Basanti, as the graffiti on the CD cover suggests, is about today's generation and its responsibilities.

In Mangal Pandey fashion, the soundtrack begins on a devotional note with the Gurubani prayer, Ek onkar rendered stirringly by Harshdeep Kaur.

Spiritual makes way for effervescence in the booming, adrenalin charged, Rang de basanti. You can count on the Punjabi Pop King Daler Mehendi to scoop catchy Tunak tunaks and Ta ra ras from nowhere. Here, his Dingading is as infectious as it gets. Co-singer Chitra is a shrill match to the bhangra star's thrilling vivacity. This potential chartbuster is a Daler show all the way.

Welcome to fun school! Paathshala is a rock 'n' roll take on academics, or the lack of it. Rahman's arrangement here is somewhat reminiscent of Lakeer's Shehzade and Yuva's Dol dol, only less melodic and more bombastic. The Be a rebel version of the same by Blaaze is incomprehensible in the lyrics department.

Stimulating in essence and subtly haunting, Tu bin bataye has Madhurshree and Naresh Iyer delicately coo to the eccentric yet enchanting strains.

A tad U2ish in flavour but essentially a desi Arabic cocktail, Rahman and company -- Aslam and Nacim (he has also written the Arabic lyrics) -- gyrate nimbly to the exotic beats of Khalbali. Why are most songs with a middle-eastern flavour so stereotypical in nature? Like the quintessential Goan bloke and his accordion?

Khoon chala brews in blazing poetry and quiet drama. A controlled, powerful composition, expounded beautifully in Silk Route frontman Mohit Chauhan's commanding intensity.

Tired of hearing Lata Mangeshkar playback for 16-somethings? The legend and her innumerable fans get a much-needed break in Luka chuppi. Oozing maternal instinct and worry as in the nature of a true blue mommy, Mangeshkar plays her part well. Okay, so there are times when she struggles to find ground. But, on such occasions, Rahman also co-starring on the track cleverly underplays her jarring high pitch by shifting the focus to the exhilarating orchestra.

Revolutionary Ramprasad Bismil's patriotic verse, which has found its voice in many aspiring nationalists, comes to the forefront once again after the Bhagat Singh movies. This time as Lalkaar in Aamir Khan's ardent and inspiring delivery.

Finally, the verve in Rahman and Iyer's voices, coupled with the jingling mood and bouncy guitar play, give Roobaroo the feel of a picnic.

What's the soundtrack of Rang De Basanti like? Flawed, but sonorous. Challenging, but genuine. Point is, it works. Correction. It grows.

** To me it sounds Rehman trying to match other wankas albums of today!! Can not blame him, mixing, boys, Lakeer, yuva styles!!

My self, missed huge, nirvana part of Rehman compositions here!! and waiting for WATER to take me to that life!!

**I totally agree here!! Rehman miserably tries to shed his quality period cholla!!

my rating 7/10..strictly average san luka chupi..good!!


Rang De Basanti
Producer: David Reed and Adam Bowling/Ronnie Screwala
Director: Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra
Starring: Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Om Puri, Waheeda Rahman, Sharman Joshi, Anupam Kher, Kiron Kher and Alice Paton
Music: A.R. Rahman
Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi, Nacim and Blaaze
Singers: A.R. Rahman, Aslam, Nacim, Blaaze, Mohammad Aslam, Naresh Iyer, Aamir Khan, Harshdeep Kaur, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohit Chauhan, Daler Mehndi, Chitra and Madhushree
Audio On: UTV
Number of Songs: 10
Released on: December 08, 2005
Reviewed by: Aakash Gandhi
Reviewer's Rating: 8 out of 10
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“I think Hindi films need to become proud of songs and music again. That’s what the history of our cinema is all about.” – A.R. Rahman [IANS]

So the music of Rang De Basanti has finally released. But what should we expect of A.R. Rahman’s music? Rahman ji has had two releases this year: Mangal Pandey, which had huge hype, ended up disappointing the classes. Second, Bose – The Forgotten Music, which had no exposure at all, yet turned out to be one of Rahman’s best compositions to date. So what story will the music of Rang De Basanti tell?

It’s already known that the story of the film is a very unique one; telling the tale of an English lady returning to India to create a documentary based on her late father’s diary. Each character in the film will play two roles: One in present day India, and one in the 1920s. So technically, this isn’t a period film as speculation had suggested earlier. In regards to the music itself, Rang De Basanti generated ample attention. For starters, it featured Aamir Khan’s rare vocals. However, the bigger surprise was that there would be a track featuring the legendary Nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar, and the Madras Mozart himself, A.R. Rahman, for the very first time. Let’s have a listen at what promises to be a heart-warming journey through the musical fields of A.R. Rahman’s Rang De Basanti. Oh and by the way, the impressive add-on of lyricist Prasoon Joshi should be yet another reason to praise the musical cast of this film…right?

There isn’t a better way to start off a score than with Ik Onkar. It is a soothing Punjabi prayer that does nothing but ooze all over you. The purity of this track alone overwhelms your senses. The heroine of this awe-inspiring piece is Harshdeep Kaur. Music buffs will recall hearing her voice in Le Jaa of Karam earlier this year. Nonetheless, she is in perfect form and her Punjabi rendition is right on. A.R. Rahman realizes that the brute force of the prayer and rendition alone is enough to set this track ablaze, as he wisely lets off on the music and only provides Harshdeep with some steady strings in the background on which she beautifully structures her melody. Awesome is what comes to mind first!

Khalbali has definitely got style, but I’m afraid it won’t find too many takers. Rahman leans back into his breezy ways as he co-sings this with Aslam, with Nacim providing the lyrics and vocals for the limited Arabic portions. A valiant effort to infuse Arabic flavors, however, if you want an invincible Arabic piece by Rahman please listen to Potter’s Village of Meenaxi. Prasoon Joshi’s lyrics take a back seat to the music of this piece.

Khoon Chala is another fabulously crafted piece by Rahman. Mohit Chauhan is a singer to look out for. Although he’s sung sparingly in the past, he was most recently heard in the forgotten music of Main Meri Patni Aur Woh, where he showcased his immense skills. Rahman picked up on the scent and here you are, he’s featured full-fledged in Khoon Chala. Apart from the flawless rendition, Rahman’s touch of grandeur and Joshi’s touching lyrics take this tune to the top.

“Khoon se khelenge holi, karvatan mushkil mein hai. Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai. Haath jin mein junoon, kat the nahin talvaar se. Sar jo uth jaate hai woh jukte nahin lalkaar se.” – Prasoon Joshi

These ingenious lines by Prasoon Joshi are spoken by Aamir Khan in Lalkaar. The sheer power of the chorus and the strings behind Khan’s authoritative voice make for a very commanding piece. Although Khan’s voice is perfect for the mood, Joshi’s words are what hit you the hardest. Listen closely and you will realize the motive behind making Rang De Basanti.

Paathshaala and Paathshaala – Be A Rebel are a pair of roller-coaster tracks, with Rahman going wild with the baton. These songs run parallel to Rozana of Lakeer, which failed in gaining any respect. This piece has a similar fate, as it tries to conquer too much in one sitting. Although the renditions by Naresh Iyer and Mohammad Aslam are respectable, the piece is too inconsistent to like. Blaaze provides the English in the Be A Rebel version of the piece. Don’t take my word for it…listen for yourself.

“You know he’s really surprised how I finished recording in 15 minutes, while most other singers take 4-5 hours.” – Daler Mehndi

Next up we have the much too over-hyped Rang De Basanti sung by Daler Mehndi (last heard with Rahman in the popular Nachley from Lakeer). But honestly, I don’t know why everyone’s been raving about this one. Chitra was pushed to the background very surprisingly. Rahman is completely out of form, as he reverts to clichéd rhythms and melodies. His signature touch is nowhere to be found. Somewhat comparable to Pagdi Sambhal from The Legend of Bhagat Singh (for which he got criticized for not knowing anything about the genre of Bhangra), this track is out of Rahman and Mehndi’s league. If you want to hear Daler Mehndi at his best, listen to Ru-B-Ru from Vishal Bharadwaj’s Maqbool.

“Although I had sung for Rahman before, I have never sung with him. It’s a lovely maa-beta song.” – Lata Mangeshkar

A 10 on 10 goes to the most beautiful, most touching, and most creative piece of the album, Luka Chuppi. This track was arguably one of the most anticipated songs of 2005, and rightfully so! Lata Mangeshkar has never sounded better in this maa-beta tune. Full props to Mr. Rahman for invigorating the piece with a sensational play of the guitar and the classical touch of the tabla. Not to mention Rahman has sung this piece with passion, as he does all his songs. The unsung hero is Mr. Prasoon Joshi who comes to fruition in this soundtrack with Luka chuppi bahut hui saamne aa jaa naa. He captures the unique relationship of mother and son with his mastery over words. He picks up right where he left off in Black’s solo song, Haan Maine Choo Kar Dekha Hai. This is a brilliant piece by the Madrasi Mozart. Encore!

Next up we have Roobaroo, rendered by Narersh Iyer with the Roobaroo interludes sung by Rahman himself. This one reminds me of the fun Rahman had while composing Swades’s Yun Hi Chala; not only because of the energetic play of the guitar but also because of the way Naresh Iyer’s stylistic rendition is handled. Nonetheless, it’s some clean fun but nothing special. Joshi’s lyrics are not very demanding once again as isn’t the music.

The journey through Rang De Basanti comes to a close with the romantic ballad, Tu Bin Bataaye. The effort is a valiant one by Rahman, but it just doesn’t reach the expectatoins the soundtrack has set for itself. No doubt, it’s a very good song. But with Rahman, you expect something different and new, which this piece lacks. Madhushree, a Rahman regular, and Naresh Iyer make up the vocal cast and do justice to the tune. The lyrics are somewhat reminiscent of Do Kadam (Meenaxi) and the music is somewhat comparable to Dil Ne Jisse Apna Kaha (Dil Ne Jisse Apna Kaha). Rahman should do a better job if he wants people to stop accusing him of being repetitive, which he brushed off by saying that it’s due to the number of period films he’s done recently. Anyhow, it’s a pleasant close to Rang De Basanti.

So what do you think of the music of Rang De Basanti? I think it is a let down to some degree. Ik Onkar, Khoon Chala, and Luka Chuppi carry most of the burden that the enormous expectations have plagued this soundtrack with. Half of the tracks are superb, and half of them…well not so much. With some tweaking, Rang De Basanti could have been yet another feather in the ornamented cap of A.R. Rahman, but that’s not the case. Although it isn’t up to par for A.R. Rahman it’s definitely a jewel of an album in the music markets. Buy this soundtrack, if not just for Luka Chuppi.


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Yeah, that's what was missing in this album, the "huge nirvana" parts of his compositions, though there were still some of those masterful touches to the music that only Rahman can provide. I'd give the album at least an 8.5/10, still. Can't wait for Water.

I thought the water album was already out weeks ago?

Where chan, send us mp3s lol.

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920206/Aayo ... i.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920352/Bang ... i.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920464/Naina.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920594/Piya.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920761/Sham.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/5920866/Vaishnav.mp3.html

I really thought this album was already released and everybody already heard the songs!

My comments after 2 listens - songs are slow and melody intensive type. Need to be in a patient mood to like the songs. This album is for people who criticize ARR for drowning out lyrics and singer's voice with music....instrumentation is very light.

Thanks we did!! I liked it!! and I personaly feel it to be very high quality music compositions, relative to RDB! But we never got 256 or 320KBPS Mp3s..I do have 128KBPS though?This is Soulful, while RDB is nothing but KHULBALI HAEY KHULBALI!!

Luka Chupi is single good composition here!! Rest Helluva ordinary affair that Rehman has done umpteen time mostly for Tamil films etc. Whether it will sell for the distributor..it is unfortunate.
But it is not on calibre of Rangeela or even Daud!!

What kinda Mp3s are these?thnx

if you already got 128 kbps don't bother dloading these.

These mp3s were leaked over a month ago I think...still waiting for something with listenable quality! According to the website of the releaser, it's gonna release on Dec. 20.