By Joginder Tuteja, March 29, 2008 - 11:21 IST

Tashan is truly the biggest and most awaited project of the season. And the reasons are aplenty.

a) This is the first YRF project in 2008 and comes straight after double-bill disappointments in the form of Aaja Nachle and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

b) Vishal and Shekhar have a music release more than six months after 2007's biggest success (both film-wise as well as musically) - Om Shanti Om

c) The film stars four top-line actors who have been having a great box office run - Akshay Kumar (5 successful films in a row), Saif Ali Khan (Race), Anil Kapoor (Race, Welcome) and Kareena Kapoor (Jab We Met)

d) Last but definitely not the least - absolutely nothing is known about the film's plot. No wonder, curiosity is simply killing!

Write your own music review of Tashan Taking these factors into consideration (especially the last one), as a listener, you have absolutely no idea about what to expect from the soundtrack.

Is it going to be a full-on rock album?

Is it going to have 'bhangra' beats holding prominence since the word 'tashan' originates from North India?

Is it going to be full on 'dhinchaak' since Tashan has Vishal-Shekhar composing for a hardcore commercial project?


Well, hold on to all the anticipation and expectation since the five songs which follow belong to the kind which give have an altogether different dimension to a movie soundtrack.

'Dil Haara' is a unique composition all the way as one struggles to even describe the flow of the song from beginning till the end. It has Sukhwinder Singh giving a folkish beginning to it, is followed by the sound of rock and has a sufi flavor to it as the 'mukhda' reaches it's peak. The arrangements which follow have an amalgamation of rock and folk sound which makes you sit up and wait to be surprised. Written by Piyush Mishra, expectedly, 'Dil Haara' has lyrics which are truly different from what one normally expects from a Bollywood love song and have a certain ethnic/philosophical touch to them. Picturised on Saif Ali Khan, the song is a huge chartbuster on its way.

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor get a couplet each for them as they talk about what 'tashan' means to them through 'Pooja Ka Tashan', 'Jimmy Ka Tashan', 'Bachchan Pande Ka Tashan' and 'Bhaiyyaji Ka Tashan' respectively. Wish this was longer though as the combined duration of each of these four tracks is barely 70 seconds!

Piyush Mishra gets behind the mike for a couple of lines (and repeats them towards the middle of the song) before Sunidhi Chauhan takes over the proceedings in 'Chhaliya'. 'Chhaliya' too isn't linear in it's format as it has a melodic beginning to it which changes course pretty quick with a Western sound imbibed into the proceedings. A number with a trademark Vishal-Shekhar stamp to it, 'Chhaliya' is written by Anvita Dutt Guptan and has it's rhythm coming from the line - 'Na Lada Na Lada, Tu Ankh Na Lada' - which forms the major part of the song. A high on beats number which goes perfectly well with the perky on-screen image of Kareena Kapoor!

Sureshot massy entertainer of the album comes in the form of 'Dil Dance Maare' which would definitely have been the riskiest and the most complex song to be created. Reason? When presented with lyrics like 'White White Face Dekhe, Dilwa Beating Fast, Sasura Chance Maare Re; O Very Happy In My Heart, Dil Dance Maare Re', it doesn't make a composer's job easy. And when the lyricist is Vishal Dadlani himself, there is no one else to blame too!

Well, Vishal and Shekhar get into a full on 'dhamaal' mode here and go truly mad in giving a kind of sound which no song so far in a 21st century Bollywood song has carried! Getting inspired from Laxmikant-Pyaarelal school of music when songs belonging to this mood and style were in vogue during late 70s/early 80s, 'Dil Dance Maare' (picturised on Akshay and Kareena) has a rooted appeal to it and turns out to be one of the most innovative works of Vishal-Shekhar.

While Sukhwinder Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan are in great form, it is refreshing to hear Udit Narayan have a major song to his credit after long. The man certainly seems to be having fun and the rest aren't far behind, especially with Vishal going truly ballistic with lyrics like - 'Tohre Dil Ke Theater Maan, Dil Deewana Booking Advance Maare Re'! Are 'bhojpuri' film makers listening?

The composer duo get into Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy territory with 'Falak Tak' which reminds of 'Chup Chup Ke' [Bunty Aur Babli] and 'Bol Na Halke Halke' [Jhoom Barabar Jhoom] when it comes to the romantic genre being explored. A duet by Udit Narayan & Mahalaxmi Iyer, 'Falak Tak' completely turns around the mood of the album. From a 'masti' and 'dhamaal' time that a listener was having all this while, proceedings turn truly romantic with 'Falak Tak' which boasts of some innovative poetic lyrics by Kausar Munir. A soothing number which is made special by its singers, especially Udit Narayan, 'Falak Tak' is the only number in Tashan where you get some breather as a listener.

And this is because soon arrives the title track 'Tashan Mein' which is based on the kind of music which one associates with Quentin Tarantino. Heard of background music from films like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction or Kill Bill series? 'Tashan Mein' has a guitar creating a similar sound which forms the initial base of the song. While Vishal and Saleem go about adding on to the haunting appeal of the song, it is only after around a minute that the song catches up pace with the sound of 'Tashan Mein, Tashan Mein'. The song turns truly rock here as Piyush Mishra and Vishal weave lyrics which give the 'style' element to the film's characters! A track which should come as a background piece at regular intervals in the film's narrative.

Songs in Tashan excite, get on to you quickly and make you put them on a repeat mode. There is not a single dull moment in this entire album which has its tallest highpoints in 'Dil Dance Maare', 'Dil Haara' and 'Falak Tak'. YRF, Vishal and Shekhar can uncork a champagne bottle since Tashan is all set to record music sales which would be at par with the combined music sales of all of Yash Raj Films projects in 2007 (Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Chak De India, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Aaja Nachle).

4/5, go for it!

I thought first two tracks were very good, esp one with Sukhwinder! Rest keeps going down, only 5 tracks!

Some new stills from Tashan.

Tashan has been given a 15 certificate by the BBFC:

TASHAN is a subtitled Hindi film in which a call-centre language trainer is hired by a crime boss who aspires to learn English but gets caught up in a web of crime instead.

The film was passed '15' for some strong violence, such as blood spurts and splatters when people are shot, as well as the sight of people being stabbed, slashed across the throat and set alight with a flame thrower.

There is also moderate-to-mild language in both the Hindi and English dialogue as well as in the English subtitles (for example, 'bitch', 'b*****', 'bullshit', 'saala', 'haraami' etc)

Torantino style goodies!

Anyone seen the movie yet? And thoughts?

I was loathe against it initially but given all the horrible reviews, there's a strong chance I'll like it. Many are comparing to JBJ style, which I found to be a barrel of laughs...

Just one other question though? How safe for the kids?

you can watch it with kids, but I would say avoid, this is the one to compare with ram gopal varma's aag, worst of the year.

include U ME HUM HUM in there too!

ashan loses at the box office
Despite poor reports, Yash Raj Films' Tashan did well during the weekend. However, Monday saw a drastic drop in the box office collections.

Sirf, which was released without any fanfare or publicity, faced a pathetic box office fate, with most shows being cancelled out due to its poor response.

Note: Films are ranked according to their release dates. The thumbs ups and downs reflect rediff's views.




Tashan

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Director:Vijay Krishna Acharya.
Stylish and entertaining.

No substance.

Number of weeks: New.
BO Verdict: Loses out.

Review 1 | 2




Sirf

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Manisha Koirala, Sonali Kulkarni, Ranveer Shorey.
Director:Rajaatesh Nayar.
Kay Kay Menon and Sonali Kulkarni are impressive

No energy in this drama.

Number of weeks: New.
BO Verdict: Pathetic.





U Me Aur Hum

Cast: Ajay Devgan and Kajol.
Director: Ajay Devgan.
Good performances.

Abrupt start. Devgan decidedly has some way to go as a director, especially visually.

Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Krazzy 4

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon, Rajpal Yadav, Juhi Chawla and Dia Mirza.
Director: Jaideep Sen.
Item numbers by Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Excessive slapstick elements.

Number of weeks: 2.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Shaurya

Cast: Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba and Javed Jaffery.
Director: Samar Khan.
Good performances

Weak and oversimplified ripoff of Hollywood film, A Few Good Men.

Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Bhram

Cast:Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Sheetal Menon, Simone Singh.
Director: Pawn Kaul.
Plenty of steamy scenes, sexy women and gorgeous men.

Too many twists in the plot.

Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Khuda Ke Liye

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Shaan and Iman Ali.
Director: Shoaib Mansoor.
Tackles a bold and controversial theme, which attacks Islamic fundametalism in a subtle way.values.

Bad production

Number of weeks: 3.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




One Two Three

Cast: Tusshar Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Manoj Pahwa, Sameera Reddy, Tanisha, Esha Deol, Neetu Chandra
Director: Ashwani Dheer.
Tusshar Kapoor.

Terrible comedy, poor direction.

Number of weeks: 4.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Love Songs: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Cast: Jaya Bachchan, Om Puri, Shahana Chatterjee.
Director: Jayabrato Chatterjee.
Sensitive film, good performances.

Bad music.

Number of weeks: 4.
BO Verdict: Flop.

Review




Race

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu and Sameera Reddy.
Director: Abbas-Mustan.
Katrina's stylish sexiness; Anil Kapoor's screen presence.

Unoriginal, over-twisted plot; badly written and executed.

Number of weeks: 5.
BO Verdict: Hit.

Review

Trade pundit: Vinod Mirani | Design: Uday Kuckian

Last week's box-office results

Domestic Total as of Apr. 27, 2008: $301,226 (USA)

This is the collection from Friday the 25th to Sunday the 27th. Give it two or three weeks collections should be good.

I bet you! craps runs, long 4 max! indeed, time after time! If you or some one tell me this was original plot then I would doubt you

I guess I'm the last person who doesn't like a film that most quality conscious zulmies dish. But, in this case, must say it's more stupid than RGV's Aag and Neil & Nikki.
Somehow kids liked it.

Didn't expect this much bikinies, deep neck, cleavage from Raj Kapoor grand daughter. May be the times have changed.

Audio was loud and all speakers were active.

CC showed 4226 m film length implying 154 min run time. This showing was 145 min till halfway into end credits music (couldn't stay any longer).

no wonder they hid the plot before the release hahahaha because it was to embarrasing to reveal

first of all this is a sengh exclusive



Film: Tashan
Starring: Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan
Director: Vijay Krishna Archarya
Producer: Aditya Chopra
Music: Vishal-Shekhar
Release: 25th April 2008

BK INFO: Right from Aaja Nachle had released and the news leaked out from a valuble source that the promo of Tashan is with Aaja Nachle. People were
shocked by the promo but when time went by, Tashan kept on getting a different image. Tashan is imporant for several reasons, its Saif-Kareena's first film post
the affair. Anil's first film with Yashraj after Lamhe. Akshay's first film with Yashraj after Dil Toh Pagal Hai. And last and post importantly, Akshay's first film in 2008 after
ruling 2007. So does YRF give soul to Tashan or leave it blank like Dhoom 2? Does Tashan give justice to all the characters?



Ups
To be honest, I was very suprised with Tashan. I was expecting another Dhoom 2, but I was way wrong. Tashan fills in the blanks were Dhoom 2 went wrong. The
first half of Tashan is full non-stop entertainment and the second is full of top-notch action. All the performers of Tashan, have justice been doen to the character.
The story is not great, but indeed its one of the best from YRF. The story like every other YRF, carries the value of human emotions and sentiments. This is why
the story of Tashan is so good because its not just full of action, but comedy, romance and emotions too. The way all the characters had some sort of link up with
each character is indeed extraordinary, the way the writer fits in all of them in that one sequence which is a flashback is wonderful. Tashan is a film from YRF, that offer
you entertainment and full of comic scenes, but not only that, a full fledged story and some Banaras wala taste!!!




Downs
Its bad to see when a good film goes wrong, this is the case with Tashan. The first problem comes in with the audience being forced into the screenplay, they are forced
like a farmer pulling his cattle. Tashan is borrowed from several different films, Tashan has been inspired from Fida, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and a little dash of Keemat,
if you see the film, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Some of the stunts in the film are very chessy, in the scene when the police come for Anil and Akshay,
all four of the main character are present. There is a part where Akshay seems to 'bounce' all over the place with his Krrish style moves and ends up killing about 50
officers at one time, OMG!!!! Director saab what are doing????




Scenes

- Intro Of Anil
- The 'Raven' Scene (HIGHLIGHT)
- Akshay-Saif Set For The Journey
- Anil's 'Deewar' Speech
- Akshay-Saif-Kareena Together
- Hollywood Film
- Flashback
- Climax


Performance


Akshay Kumar is the boy and the shining armour of the film. The guy is truely talented and makes the role of Bachchan Pande so alive, the film is worth watching
for his performance. The film should of been another 'Khiladi' film to be honest, I mean the director mainly gives him most of the scope. And the way he talks in
his 'Banarsi' accent is wonderful! and the way he adds his 'Saale' at the end of his sentences in brillant. TRUELY A MARVELLOUS PERFORMANCE!!!!


Anil Kapoor, what can I say about this genius? Truely one of the best actors we have in India currently. The main highlight about his performance is the whole butcherd
english he talks. Everyone will certainly know that Anil Kapoor is the only actor who could of pulled of this role easily. I respect Anil Kapoor more after this film as an
actor, he splits his character into a comedian and a dangerous gangster at the same time.


Kareena Kapoor brings a new image all together. Before I loved to see the wonderful actress who gave some wonderful performances in films like Omkara and Jab
We Met. But now, we see a sexy good actress. Before the 'Challiya' song she comes out from the sea with a bikini and looks beautiful then I have never seen before.
Kareena carries her character brillantly, she looks the character and she acts it well. She suits the 'bitchy' type of character!!!


Saif Ali Khan has began to waste his talent to do films like these. I liked Saif in films like Omkara, but here is we see a secondary actor, a supporting actor. I would of
though the first half would of belonged to Saif and the second to Akshay, but I was wrong. Saif is a talented actor but now hes began to repeat himself with the flirty
role after Hum Tum. Saif cannot do action, but comedy hes not bad at.



Music
The music sounds 10 times better then it does on the CD. 'Dil Dance Maare' is a song to look foward to mainly to see that Akshay and Saif look good together and the
song is well picturised and well placed. 'Dil Haara' is very good, the beat Sukhwinder use to create now comes back, truely wonderful! 'Falak Tak' is beautiful and a typical
YRF track. Well picturised and well placed!!!



Direction
Vijay Krishna Shah is a wonderful writer, but his direction lacks. His direction looks really forced and centered but his writing is far better. I can see him in a few years
time being successful as a director as he has the ablity. The film reminds you in scenes of YRF's Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag, where its shown the true side of
Banaras and how wonderful the place actually is but in LCMD we saw a terrible side to it. One of the main reason, I wanted to see the male chemistry between Akshay
and Saif after films like Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Keemat and Yeh Dillagi were they clicked together, still today they carry that chemistry and its a pleasure to see.
Overall, the film is a must watch for people looking for a full entertainer, Tashan is film you may not want to watch with your family but indeed if you want to be entertained,
Tashan is the answer.




An Action Base, Filled With Entertainment

can some one help me find my chapals!