Samar Khan's much talked about film Shaurya is due for release soon. There has been quite a lot of buzz surrounding the movie. It promises to be an absorbing drama by the looks of it. The film's music, however, does not touch any great heights. But it still remains an above average score composed by Adnan Sami, with lyrics by the venerable Javed Akhtar. One gets the feeling that this is the kind of film which expects to make waves with its drama and not so much its music. If seen and heard in that context, Shaurya's music seems to provide the perfect backdrop for the action to be played out. It is never too dramatic or overpowering but instead has a quiet beauty of its own.
The album begins with a recitation by Shah Rukh Khan of a piece called 'Shaurya Kya Hai'. It is a very suitable and impressive opening indeed as the Khan weaves a magic wand with his words. The magic has as much to do with the words, as with the manner in which it is rendered by the actor. He did a somewhat similar job in Chak De India, with his impressive motivational speech. Shaurya Kya Hai goes on to try and explain the meaning of true valour. And the answer does not definitely lie with the man who wields the gun.
After such an impressive opening, the second number that follows is equally impressive, but for an altogether different reason. 'Dheere Dheere', sung by Adnan and Sunidhi Chauhan is a beautiful romantic number, which reminds one of candlelight dinners, rain soaked evenings, and of course love. The number is remarkable for the manner in which it has been sung by Sunidhi. The singer who is known for letting loose, is seen in a totally different light. She is soft, playful and sounds really lovely. Adnan is a master with such numbers. It is quite his forte, hence it does not come as such a surprise to hear him croon 'Dheere Dheere.' This is by the best number in the album along with Shah Rukh Khan's recitation.
Abhijeet springs the second surprise in this album. He teams up with Udit Narayan to sing a number called 'Dosti Kya Hai.' He seems to change and adapt his style marvelously to Adnan's style of music. There are very few of the Abhijeet mannerisms on display in this song. He underplays it superbly in this song as does Narayan to an extend. The result is another soft, whimsical number on the theme of friendship. Again, kudos to Javed Akhtar for penning such wonderful lines. It is not your usual Hindi film style, overdone, friendship piece, but more a muted and meaningful paean to friendship.
Adnan and Sunidhi get together for yet another duet called 'Ghabra Ke Dar Dar Ke.' This number is very catchy and both singers do a great job of keeping the mood going. While this song to talks about the attitude with which one should lead life, it does so in a very light and easy manner, never sounding ponderous or heavy. It has the right amount of felicity and verve.
Sunidhi makes an appearance with a solo number as well called 'Jaane Kyun Jaane Man.' The number sees Sunidhi do her usual act. Despite all the obvious effort that she puts in, it is quite an ordinary number. Kunal Ganjawala's rendition of 'Shaurya', the title track, rounds of this album. This number too is not catchy enough. In fact, this number, along with Sunidhi's solo effort, are the weakest links, musically speaking, in this album.
Singer and parttime composer Adnan Sami has done a very good job on this album. Adnan seems to be growing as a composer with every film that he does. Shaurya sees him blend his musical style seamlessly with the demands of each song, and the ultimately, the film.
