EXPECTATIONS
In
Bollywood,
one
can't
remember
when
was
the
last
time
when
a
kiddie
flick
actually
boasted
of
a
good,
chartbuster
music.
There
is
none
that
comes
to
mind.
Due
to
that
reason,
one
doesn't
carry
many
expectations
from
Toonpur
Ka
Superhero
either.
Moreover,
the
music
here
is
composed
by
Anu
Malik
who
hasn't
tasted
much
success
off
late
in
the
times
when
a
fresh
bunch
of
composers
have
taken
over
the
musical
scene
during
last
half
a
decade.
One
reluctantly
plays
on
the
album
with
hopes
of
one
or
two
numbers
that
would
be
catchy
enough
to
hold
your
attention
to
some
extent
at
least.
MUSIC
The
beats
that
kick
start
the
title
song
'Let's
Go
To
Toonpur'
are
actually
catchy
enough
to
make
you
listen
to
the
track
carefully.
Ok,
so
lyrics
by
Kumaar,
despite
trying
to
be
funny,
aren't
really
arresting
enough
but
the
sound
of
'Tunak
Tunak'
is
good
enough
for
the
kids
to
relate
to.
The
opening
line
of
'Tussi
Jaa
Rahe
Ho'
is
cute
as
well
which
means
that
amongst
the
target
audience,
this
fun
number
rendered
by
Mumzy,
Veronica,
H'Dhani
and
Anu
Malik
himself
is
not
a
bad
start
after
all.
No
wonder,
the
makers
too
felt
the
same
and
hence
included
a
'remix
version'
of
the
song
as
well.
The
song
that
follows
next
is
actually
a
better
hear
with
something
for
all
age
groups.
'Nach
Mere
Naal'
is
a
dance
number
written
by
Kumaar
which
has
Master
Salim,
Mumzy,
Alisha
and
a
bunch
of
children
coming
behind
the
mike.
Yet
again,
the
song
is
no
great
shakes
and
does
bring
with
it
a
sense
of
deja
vu.
Still,
from
an
album
where
one
didn't
have
many
expectations
to
begin
with,
even
a
conventional
song
like
this
is
not
a
bad
deal
after
all.
Still,
despite
a
'remix
version'
following
next,
it
doesn't
quite
make
you
play
it
on
loud
in
a
repeat
mode
this
celebration
season.
A
song
like
'Jeetoge
Tum'
comes
out
of
nowhere
which
is
actually
a
motivational
track
picturised
on
the
lead
protagonist
(Ajay
Devgn)
who
could
possibly
be
a
superhero
one
day.
An
outdated
composition
which
is
rendered
by
Roop
Kumar
Rathod
along
with
Javed
Ali
and
is
written
by
Munna
Dhiman,
it
has
a
sound
of
'Superhero
Superhero'
playing
in
the
background.
Still,
the
song
doesn't
manage
to
create
a
mood
of
euphoria
and
ends
up
being
a
totally
dull
piece.
This
is
followed
by
'Rubdoot'
[shown
as
the
son-in-law
of
'Yamdoot'];
a
situational
track
where
all
would
depend
upon
the
way
it
comes
on
screen.
More
of
a
conversational
song
than
the
kind
which
is
sung
along,
'Rubdoot'
(which
is
written
by
Munna
Dhiman)
has
dialogues
by
Ajay
Devgn
with
mimicry
by
Sudesh
Bhonsle
who
imitates
many
Bollywood
actors.
There
are
some
singing
portions
by
Sonu
Nigam
and
Altaf
Raja
as
well
and
though
at
points
the
song
does
promise
some
fun
moments,
one
waits
for
it
to
be
actually
seen
on
screen
rather
than
just
being
heard.
There
is
some
interest
that
develops
in
the
album
with
'Baliye'
which
has
rap
portions
by
Hard
Kaur
kick
starting
the
proceedings.
Soon,
Shaan,
Alisha
and
Anu
Malik
join
the
proceedings
as
well
for
the
song
which
is
about
a
'journey
to
Toonpur'.
A
number
which
basically
has
some
rhythmic
beats
helping
it's
cause,
'Baliye'
written
by
Munna
Dhiman
also
just
about
manages
to
be
passable
and
leaves
one
to
wait
for
the
eventual
picturisation.
OVERALL
Toonpur
Ka
Superherro
is
hardly
the
kind
of
album
that
makes
one
jump
with
excitement.
In
facts
one
starts
wondering
that
how
could
Ajay
Devgn,
who
is
generally
quite
conscious
about
music
in
his
films,
actually
clear
this
album
given
the
fact
that
there
isn't
any
song
that
could
be
a
potential
chartbuster.
All
hopes
now
lie
on
how
the
songs
appear
on
screen
because
a
mix
of
Live
and
animation
action
could
just
about
manage
to
help
its
cause.
OUR
PICK(S)
Let's
Go
To
Toonpur,
Nach
Mere
Naal
Story first published: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 14:22 [IST]