Music Review of "NAKSHA"

By Satyajit - Eye TV India Bureau - Smash Hits - India
Friday, August 25, 2006

'Naksha' meaning "map" opens Bollywood's endeavor into adventure genre with loads of spine-chilling mysteries and breathtaking visuals. It's first presentation on celluloid that makes mark with its innovative script and presentation.

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YAARA VE: New singing prodigy Abhishek Naliwal dons Pakistani Sufi pop attire and throats out thematically inclined soundtrack - "Yaara Ve". The song is about "Naksha" and its aspirations and dreams connected with it. If "Ya Ali" showed the positive traits of Pritam's prowess of imbibing Sufism in his musical soundtracks, then "Yaara Ve" follows the trends. It may sound situational but with Abhishek's fine voice modulation matched with sonorous Sufi pop gives it a thunderous effect. The conventional usage of electric guitar, dholak and strong blend of keyboard generated techno-crafted music gives it a "must hear" outlook. If Pakistani pop artiste like Atif, Shafaqat Ali and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have got foothold in Bollywood, then Abhishek Naliwal deserves better chances.

"Yaara Ve (Tumbi House Mix)" is stylish conceived club mix with Kailash Kher joining the party in the background. The song will work as catalyst for the film promotion and if shot aesthetically then it can create a rage among teenagers.