Music Review: Shuddh Desi Romance!

Shuddh Desi Romance is a romantic comedy directed by Maneesh Sharma, who has directed films like Band Baaja Baraat, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and written the script for mega hit Chak De India. His previous records were huge hits worldwide, and this latest one reflects new age romance and the changing definition of love, attraction and commitment. The film features Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra and newcomer Vaani Kapoor in the leading roles. 

Sachin - Jigar are the music directors for the film and they offer up a mixed bag of treats. The crowd-pleaser tune 'Finally Chali Hai Meri Love Life' is definitely going to have a long life after the film, while the rest of the tracks try and equally match up to this gem.

The album opens with the razor-tongued "Tere Mere Beech Mein", which is low on energy and high on mischief with Mohit Chauhan and Sunidhi Chauhan at the helm. The lyrics talk about the moments which a modern middle couple would connect to instantly. This track has the potential to make you feel a rush while you hum its melody.

Next in line there is "Gulabi" by Jigar Saraiya and Priya Saraiya, who convey young love and energy so well. The track opens with an immensely addictive tune that immediately gets you hooked. It is a sort of a tribute to the pink city, Jaipur, where the film is majorly based.

It is followed by Divya Kumar's "Chanchal Mann Ati Random", which starts off slowly but gradually picks up the pace and then shifts to raga-rock interlude. The song can definitely function as a romantic number, as Sachin-Jigar's beats grow on the listener. 

Up next is the catchy but controversial title track in the vocals of Benny Dayal & Shalmali Kholgade. It is believed that the track bears resemblance with the song "Jeth Ki Dopahri Mein Paaon Jale Hai" from the 90's flick, Coolie No 1. The track will definitely set the screens on fire and will ensure another hit track for the new super stars in the making, Parineeti and Sushant.

There are five worthy instrumentals in the album, The first one is "Mujhe Kiss Kar Sakte Ho", which focuses on heightened tempo and rhythm with the flutes chiming in. Then there is "Love In Jaipur" in Priya Saraiya's vocals, and has a little of Rajasthani folk mix in it. Following the great mood, we have "Tez Wala Attraction", based on the folk tune and slightly racy 'Chanchal Man Ati Random" which is quite appealing. We then get 'Boyfriend Banoge' which sounds a bit too routine on the ears, and focuses on the "Gulaabi" tune. "Bhanwara Ma Bhatke" is the last track, which ends the album with a quirky short remix, having Divya Kumar on the mike.

Overall, all the songs are of different musical styles, and melody, a few of which deserve to be at the top of the charts. Sachin-Jigar too, serve up the perfect music spiced with folk sounds of Rajasthan.