Seems like Harman Baweja's Victory may not be the only sporting movie this season as another not-so-talked about film will not be far behind. 42 Kms, releasing on the 23rd January this year, is going to tackle the journeys of five different individuals who themselves will be tackling a 42 km run. The movie stars Mandira Bedi (Shaadi Ka Ladoo, Dus Kahaniya, Dilwale Dhulaniya Le Jayenge), Sammer Dattani (Corporate and Pyar Mein Twist), Bikram Saluja (Fiza), Purab Kohli (Rock On!!), Nauheed Cyrusi (Lakeer) and debutante Prashant Chainani. In the director's chair is debutante Nisha Chainani while music and lyrics have been given by Tubby-Parik and Shahab Allahabadi respectively.
The album has six songs with Gayatri Ganjawala, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghosal and Sonu Nigam making the playback singers list.
The album commences with the inspirational Chaand Zameen Par sung by the extremely talented KK whose vocals do not fall short of the emotions and expressions that is crucial to a motivational song such as this. The music is relatively modern and trendy as it has shades of rock and rap through-out. Fortunately, the rapper does not blabber on gibberish, a well deserved breather for all the listeners out there. Allahabadi's lyrics are slightly clichéd and lack the power the song needs. However, the lyrics are saved by KK's intense rendition which invokes strong emotion in every word.
Next is Zara Aankhon Mein by Sonu Nigam and Gayatri Ganjawala. Sonu is heard in a different avatar after a long time. Hip and trendy numbers like this have not come Sonu's way for a while as he has been relegated to romantic and melancholy numbers. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' will definitely get Sonu fans a tad bit nostalgic as we'll reminiscent the 90s and Sonu's Indipop days when every Sonu number was packed with a punch. Gayatri Ganjawala can give her husband, Kunal, a run for his money because she is right up there with him when it comes to oozing oomph and attitude into a song. Tubby and Park score bonus points with pulling off such a trendy number with utmost ease. Allahabadi's lyrics are strictly okay. Once again, the English lyrics interspersed throughout the song do not act as a hindrance or a turn-off. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' also appears as pumped up remix at the end of the album.
After the two up-beat numbers, the album cools down with the melodious Ae Meri Jaan. Like 'Chand Zameen Par' it is also an inspirational number, however it aims to cheer you up in a sweet and affectionate manner. Roopkumar Rathod, who has been winning hearts all over with the recent blockbuster 'Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai', sings this beautiful number with the talented Mahalaxmi Iyer. Rathod and Iyer sound great together and the sincerity in their vocals is amazing. The soft number is well composed by Tubby and Parik with a nice blend of western and traditional music. Lyrics by Allahabadi while simple prove to be effective.
The next track, Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan's Tumse Milke Hua, is a definite let down. The song is a mediocre, musically and lyrically. Allahabadi pens the same old romantic lines that Bollywood has been generating since the dawn of time. Tubby-Parik compose a routine romantic number with a sweet melody, a little peppiness and crooning backup singers. Sunidhi Chauhan, who is incapable of singing a bad song, is the high point of the song. Her partner Shaan, on the other hand, sounds a tad bit pretentious.
The last track other album is Aate Jaate, a desi number rendered by the reliable Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghosal. Again, the music is very run-of-the-mill, especially the percussion. The silver lining of the track is its lyrics, well penned by Allahabadi. The song narrates a person's relationship with their surrounding regardless of how vague it sounds, and Allahabadi's choice of words is brilliant. Udit and Shreya work hard at resuscitating the lifeless melody Tubby-Parik provided them with but sadly fail.
In summary, Tubby and Parik make a genuine effort to be innovative and creative but their success only lasts for the first three tracks and everything goes down the drain after that. The fact the 42 Kms has not been in the public eye may also hinder the album's chances. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' is without a doubt the strongest track of the lot. The other tracks are relatively good but they ultimately sound like something you have heard before. That is why 42 Kms does not make it to the finish line.
The album has six songs with Gayatri Ganjawala, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghosal and Sonu Nigam making the playback singers list.
The album commences with the inspirational Chaand Zameen Par sung by the extremely talented KK whose vocals do not fall short of the emotions and expressions that is crucial to a motivational song such as this. The music is relatively modern and trendy as it has shades of rock and rap through-out. Fortunately, the rapper does not blabber on gibberish, a well deserved breather for all the listeners out there. Allahabadi's lyrics are slightly clichéd and lack the power the song needs. However, the lyrics are saved by KK's intense rendition which invokes strong emotion in every word.Next is Zara Aankhon Mein by Sonu Nigam and Gayatri Ganjawala. Sonu is heard in a different avatar after a long time. Hip and trendy numbers like this have not come Sonu's way for a while as he has been relegated to romantic and melancholy numbers. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' will definitely get Sonu fans a tad bit nostalgic as we'll reminiscent the 90s and Sonu's Indipop days when every Sonu number was packed with a punch. Gayatri Ganjawala can give her husband, Kunal, a run for his money because she is right up there with him when it comes to oozing oomph and attitude into a song. Tubby and Park score bonus points with pulling off such a trendy number with utmost ease. Allahabadi's lyrics are strictly okay. Once again, the English lyrics interspersed throughout the song do not act as a hindrance or a turn-off. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' also appears as pumped up remix at the end of the album.
After the two up-beat numbers, the album cools down with the melodious Ae Meri Jaan. Like 'Chand Zameen Par' it is also an inspirational number, however it aims to cheer you up in a sweet and affectionate manner. Roopkumar Rathod, who has been winning hearts all over with the recent blockbuster 'Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai', sings this beautiful number with the talented Mahalaxmi Iyer. Rathod and Iyer sound great together and the sincerity in their vocals is amazing. The soft number is well composed by Tubby and Parik with a nice blend of western and traditional music. Lyrics by Allahabadi while simple prove to be effective.The next track, Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan's Tumse Milke Hua, is a definite let down. The song is a mediocre, musically and lyrically. Allahabadi pens the same old romantic lines that Bollywood has been generating since the dawn of time. Tubby-Parik compose a routine romantic number with a sweet melody, a little peppiness and crooning backup singers. Sunidhi Chauhan, who is incapable of singing a bad song, is the high point of the song. Her partner Shaan, on the other hand, sounds a tad bit pretentious.
The last track other album is Aate Jaate, a desi number rendered by the reliable Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghosal. Again, the music is very run-of-the-mill, especially the percussion. The silver lining of the track is its lyrics, well penned by Allahabadi. The song narrates a person's relationship with their surrounding regardless of how vague it sounds, and Allahabadi's choice of words is brilliant. Udit and Shreya work hard at resuscitating the lifeless melody Tubby-Parik provided them with but sadly fail.In summary, Tubby and Parik make a genuine effort to be innovative and creative but their success only lasts for the first three tracks and everything goes down the drain after that. The fact the 42 Kms has not been in the public eye may also hinder the album's chances. 'Zara Aankhon Mein' is without a doubt the strongest track of the lot. The other tracks are relatively good but they ultimately sound like something you have heard before. That is why 42 Kms does not make it to the finish line.
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