SOUND BYTE

Kasto Mazza Nepali for 8216;lot of fun8217; is not your regular bouncy train song. Sonu8217;s voice lends a spirit of abandon to this slow, hummable number, which has been shot in the hills of Darjeeling.

Your wait to hear the voice that did a great job of Baavra Mann in Hazaaron8230; comes to an end with Raat Hamari Toh. Kirkire has a brief but strong opening in the track. South Indian singer Chitra also makes a striking impact8212;there8217;s not a trace of her accent and the shrillness has vanished too.

The track, though slow-paced like the other compositions, is the most melancholic.

When Sunidhi Chauhan makes her bar room entry with Kaisi Paheli Zindgani Rekha8217;s item song, the drinks flow smooth and easy, reminding you of the Navketan era. The clever plucking and trumpet bursts work well, but you8217;re also wondering who could have crooned this one better. Usha Uthup at her sensuous best, or Baby Doll, who8217;s been on a roll lately?

While we8217;re on the subject of comparisons, Soona Man Ka Aangan8212;another lazy duet by Sonu and Shreya about longing and separation8212;could have easily been a Euphoria track. Is Palash Sen tuning in?

Rita Ganguly, bubbling through Dhinak Dhinak Da, a typical wedding number, comes as a surprise. The thumri legend and disciple of Begum Akhtar takes us through a childlike narration of a courtship ritual, supported by a flourishing chorus.

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