Ek Tha Tiger Music Review

The music review of Ek Tha Tiger, the most anticipated music album of the year. Now there are many factors that have raised the expectations exponentially.

  • Last 3 movies of Salman Khan (Bodyguard, Ready and Dabangg) had chartbuster music with some fantastic songs.
  • Salman, for the first time, is working under the YashRaj banner, which is known for its music
  • Sohail Sen’s Mere Brother Ki Dulhan had some impressive numbers.
  • Finally, Kabir Khan’s last directorial venture ‘New York’ had excellent music.

So it goes without saying that Ek Tha Tiger’s music has to live upto high-expectations. Let’s review the music

Mashallah (3/5): The Ek Tha Tiger album opens with Mashalla sung by Wajid and Shreya Ghoshal. The video of the song is already on air and has managed to create a stir. It is superbly picturized and choreographed. The song has an Arabic feel to it and Salman’s favorite Sajid-Wajid have done full justice to the song as guest composers.

Laapata (3/5): The romantic track ‘Laapata’ is sung by K.K. and Shreya Ghoshal. The starting tune reminds you of the Dance Theme music of Aamir Khan’s Mann (1999). Lyrics by Neelesh Mishra goes well with the track composition.

Banjaara (3/5): Expectations are huge from this song as Sukhwinder-Salman combo resulted in Hud Hud Dabangg last time. There is nothing wrong that Sukhwinder has done and he has given his best to the song. Just that the expectations are way too high. Average lyrics.

Saiyaara (4.5/5): Easily the best song of Ek Tha Tiger, ‘Saiyaara is beautifully sung by Mohit Chauhan, the song grows on you and forces you to click the replay button. It’s the first time that Chauhan is singing for Salman and he has left a lasting impresion. Female vocals by Tarannum Malika are perfectly suited. Lyrics by Neelesh Mishra are quite meaningful and you tend to search for the meaning of some of hte words. ‘Saiyaara’ is an urdu word which means “Planet”. Song is very well composed by Sohail Sen. It has to be his best composition so far. Simply Mind Blowing.

Tiger’s Theme (4/5): The theme music is similar to what is repeatedly played in the teaser and several trailers. It somewhat reminds you of the James Bond theme music and does not disappoint.

Remixes : To complete the album we have the club remixes of Mashallah, Laapata and Banjaara. First two are fast-paced whereas the Banjaara Remix is sung by Jolly and has some fast beats to attract DJs.

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif - Ek Tha Tiger Music

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif – Ek Tha Tiger Music Review

 

So does it meet expectations? Well, let’s sum up the positives and negatives

Positives:

  • The songs sound original and do not have any hangover of south hit songs or any other composition.
  • We have seen Salman in almost all kind of songs but the Ek Tha Tiger songs are fresh and a nice break from his usual Dhinka Chika’s.
  • Songs are picturized on the top male and top female actors of the country, under a production house known for excellent production values. So no doubt the visuals will rock big time.
  • As they say, 3 logon ko life mein kabhi underestimate mat karna : Salman Khan,Aditya Chopra and Katrina Kaif. Songs might be lacking the massy punch but the quality factor is there in each and every composition and let’s hope they go well with the movie.

Negatives:

  • A very popular saying goes like, “Contentment is destroyed by Comparison”.
  • If we compare this album with Khan’s last 3 albums then we will expect some evergreen numbers like ‘Tere Mast Mast Do Nain’ or ‘Teri Meri Prem Kahani’.
  • Also we are looking for some rocking item numbers like ‘Munni Badnaam’, ‘Character Dheela’, ‘Dhinka Chika’ or ‘Bodyguard’, which are not there.

My Verdict:

Some of the tracks are impressive and visuals will be great to say the least. Hold your breath, the Ek Tha Tiger tsunami hits screens this Independence day.

Rating: ★★★½☆

Do post your Ek Tha Tiger Music reviews below. Which song is your favorite? How did you like my first music review?

– Abhishek Sharma

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64 Comments

  • Jisko jitna rona hain, jitna jalna hain, jitna negative comments karna hain karlo,but no super power can stop the TSUNAMI arriving this 15.08.12.Anti’s now start praying for ur luck.

  • For me, its a big let down…only saiyaara is worth a listen,..jism2 songs are much more better than this. But songs will be hit bcoz of salman kat factor after the visuals…as for the comparison, this is not even close to dabanng and ready…

  • The first song “Mashalllah” is really rocking song. As all past movies of Salman bhaijaan,
    once again he cme back with beautiful nd fantastic songs. I loved to all.
    Hats up.
    I wish… film will also create ths feeling into heart of Audience. Inshahallah

  • Entire Album is stupendous.%d%aGreat job did Sajid wajid and sohil sen.%d%aMy dublicate don’t be jealous so.

  • @inicine:your negative comments-
    1.why are you compaing salman sir last 3 movies songs ,they were far different from this because this movie having ultimate different story so they given music according to movie content which is romantic drama thriller….you cant compare with his last movies song because “every time every thing need change not same”.
    2.why you need item numbers in every movie there is no compulsion in bollywood cinema a movie need item song compulsory ,the item number not suited to this movie so they not included in this movie ,so dont compare it with salman sir last 3 movies songs overall ek tha tiger songs are excellent & chartbuster all salman khan’s fan already loved it ..!!!
    SALMAN KHAN ROKKZZZ

  • @indicine:your negative comments-
    1.why are you compaing salman sir last 3 movies songs ,they were far different from this because this movie having ultimate different story so they given music according to movie content which is romantic drama thriller….you cant compare with his last movies song because “every time every thing need change not same”.
    2.why you need item numbers in every movie there is no compulsion in bollywood cinema a movie need item song compulsory ,the item number not suited to this movie so they not included in this movie ,so dont compare it with salman sir last 3 movies songs overall ek tha tiger songs are excellent & chartbuster all salman khan’s fan already loved it ..!!!
    SALMAN KHAN ROKKZZZ

  • very dissapointed with the music except the mashallah song… sohail sen dissapoints big time… why the hell aditya chopra signed him to the music of salman starrer… amit trivedi of ishaqzaade, pritam or sajid-wajid would have been the best choice

  • @aakash QUITE AGREED WITH YOU TOTALLY BECAUSE OF ADITYE CHOPRA SAJID WAJID SHOULD BE THE COMPOSER AND LYRICS IRSHAD KAMIL IS OUTSTANDING BUT DON’T KNOW WHY HE INCLUDE SOHAIL SEN AND OTHER PEOPLES FOR LYRICS.

  • the music is not great but will become hit due to salman khan… salman pathar ko bhi sona me badal deta hai

  • Hey it’s just impossible to break the record of Agneepath’s 1st Day Collections..
    Even if songs the best…..:)
    Bet With U Guys, We Will Meet Right Here, After Movie Release ……

  • Mashallah – Average, Laapata – Above Average, Banjaara – Above Average, Saiyaara – Excellent, Tiger’s Theme – Good.

    Overall, the album is an good product, thanks greatly due to the last two songs, especially Saiyaara.

    6.5/10

  • **ONLY For people those are dissapointed with music with ETT**
    HAVE you seen dilouge promo where katrina & salman romancing at foriegn location like skyblue sea(as wanted=ishqvishq),with lots of clourful dancers & stuff,….REMEMBER
    TIGER is shot at CUBA(a country known as beauty roof of world),IRELAND,BANGKOK,TURKY(afghanistan),DUBLIN ….SO explaination as follows=:::::::
    1)MASHALLAH for turkish & afghanistaan touch…..
    2)BANJARAA(means=TOURIST)offcourse defining AN RAW agent journey over the world.
    3)LAPATAA for creating international appeal of katrina-salman romance & yashraj publicity!
    4)SAIYAARA(means=planet)…in this SONG tiger calling his love as star & himself as planet!
    OFFCOURSE awesome selection of composition by KABIR & his team….DEFINITELY it will be NEW taste of salman’s films music!!!

  • Yaar kab tak PRITAM ki ghisi-piti dhun sunoge …PRAISE sohail sen…his gutz of composing such an balanced tracks according to script!
    EVEN though he is just 25 aged & pressure of SALMAN & SAJID-WAJID ”mashallah”…..
    i can bet SAIYAARA,LAPATAA & BANJARAA… after release surely decade songs!!

  • songs could gel in the movie very well..shd not compar wid dhinka chika and chracter dheela kind of stuff

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