EXPECTATIONS
What's
Your
Raashee?
isn't
quite
a
quintessential
Ashutosh
Gowariker
film.
All
his
films
from
Lagaan
onwards,
whether
it
is
Swades
or
Jodhaa
Akbar,
have
come
with
a
'magnum
opus'
tag
to
them.
This
is
why
when
he
shifts
tracks
and
comes
up
with
a
relatively
smaller
film
like
What's
Your
Rasshee?
,
you
are
curious
to
know
what
really
is
in
store
in
this
album?
Well,
as
it
turns
out,
this
album
actually
turns
out
to
be
his
hugest
till
date.
Just
when
one
would
have
thought
that
this
film
starring
Priyanka
Chopra
and
Harman
Baweja
won't
quite
be
relying
upon
the
music,
Ashutosh
springs
a
huge
surprise
by
roping
in
composer
Sohail
Sen
and
lyricist
Javed
Akhtar
to
come
up
with
an
out
and
out
musical
by
incorporating
as
many
as
13
full
length
tracks.
Yes,
you
read
it
right
-
13
tracks!
MUSIC
Music
of
What's
Your
Raashee?
is
quite
interestingly
done.
For
the
first
time
in
the
history
of
Bollywood
cinema
(and
perhaps
even
internationally),
a
song
has
been
created
for
each
of
the
12
characters
(played
by
Priyanka
Chopra)
that
are
differentiated
by
sun
signs.
First
to
come
is
the
title
song
What's
Your
Raashee?
'Pal
Pal
Dil
Jisko
Dhoonde'.
A
number
with
a
jazz
setting
to
it,
'Pal
Pal'
sees
Sohail
Sen
coming
behind
the
mike
himself
and
he
does
a
fabulous
job
in
going
along
with
the
mood
and
setting
of
the
song.
Boasting
of
a
lazy
flow
that
gives
the
album
just
the
right
kick
start,
the
song
is
about
the
lead
protagonist
(Harman)
searching
for
that
one
girl
who
fits
in
the
kind
of
image
that
he
is
carrying
in
his
heart.
Now
this
one
is
not
just
the
best
song
of
the
album
but
is
also
easily
one
of
the
top
romantic
tracks
that
one
has
heard
in
Hindi
cinema
this
year.
Beginning
with
the
sound
of
guitar
(which
actually
goes
on
to
be
the
primary
supporting
instrument
throughout
the
song's
duration),
'Jao
Na'
is
just
the
kind
of
song
that
one
would
wish
to
sing
to
his/her
date.
Sohail
Sen
is
excellent
in
his
twin
role
of
a
composer
and
a
singer
here
and
does
extremely
well
in
making
a
smooth
moving
number
like
this
which
has
the
potential
to
go
a
long
distance.
Tarannum
Malik's
backup
vocals
further
add
a
zing
to
this
number
that
reminds
of
'Tum
Jo
Mil
Gaye
Ho'
[Hanste
Zakhm]
which
had
a
similar
(romantic)
mood
and
(car
drive)
setting
to
it.
After
a
couple
of
romantic
tracks
comes
a
dance
number
'Aaja
Lehraate',
which
as
indicated
in
the
album
details,
is
featured
on
the
'bubbly
avatar'
of
Priyanka
Chopra.
As
she
promises
to
match
steps
with
Harman
Baweja
in
this
rhythmic
number
that
has
a
good
melody
associated
to
it,
'Aaja
Lehraate'
has
a
new
voice
being
heard
in
the
form
of
Bhavya
Pandit.
She
brings
in
the
right
attitude
to
this
song
that
has
a
Western
touch
to
it
with
Shaan
doing
well
to
bring
that
youthful
feel
to
the
proceedings.
As
the
sound
of
piano
is
heard
in
'Bikhri
Bikhri',
one
is
rest
assured
that
this
one
is
a
serene
melodious
romantic
number
in
the
offering.
With
a
slight
classical
touch
to
it;
'Bikhri
Bikhri'
has
a
poetic
feel
to
it
with
Sohail
Sen
(yet
again)
justifying
his
presence
behind
the
mike.
Though
the
number
has
a
touch
of
sadness
to
it,
what
with
the
male
protagonist
trying
to
brighten
up
the
situation,
the
proceedings
never
turn
dull.
The
'antra'
portions
especially
have
that
Pritam
touch
to
them
that
only
make
'Bikhri
Bikhri'
(that
has
Mariannne
D'Cruz's
voice
in
the
background)
yet
another
track
after
'Jao
Na'
to
make
it
to
the
list
of
those
looking
for
a
romantic
outing.
Surprise,
surprise.
We
have
heard
composers
or
actors
turning
singers.
However,
for
a
change,
it
is
the
turn
of
a
director
to
get
behind
the
mike.
Yes,
Ashutosh
Gowariker
actually
does
croon
'Maanunga
Maanunga'
which
is
featured
on
that
'avatar'
of
Priyanka
who
is
dominating
in
nature.
A
situational
track
about
this
guy
agreeing
to
do
whatever
he
is
asked
to
do
by
this
forceful
and
no-compromise
woman,
'Maanunga',
which
has
Pamela
Jain
as
the
female
vocalist,
has
a
Western
flow
to
it.
For
this
song
to
succeed
with
the
audience,
a
lot
would
depend
upon
the
way
it
is
picturised.
By
the
look
of
the
things
though,
it
seems
that
it
would
have
a
light
hearted
and
a
little
over-the-top
treatment
to
it.
The
moment
one
sees
Udit
Narayan
on
the
credits
for
a
song,
expectations
soar.
Reason
being
that
he
has
been
singing
quite
sparsely
over
last
few
years
and
his
presence
in
a
project
like
this
only
makes
you
get
curious
about
what
he
has
to
offer.
He
doesn't
disappoint
at
all
as
he
comes
together
with
Sohail
Sen
for
'Sau
Janam'
which
is
a
romantic
number
with
a
soft
rock
touch
to
it,
hence
bringing
that
new
age
feel
to
it.
A
song
that
moves
at
a
slow
pace,
'Sau
Janam'
reminds
one
of
the
music
of
90s
but
one
doesn't
mind
that
at
all
as
it
only
brings
in
the
positive
elements
of
the
era
gone
by.
Madhushree
does
what
Alka
Yagnik
has
done
with
Udit
Narayan
in
dozens
of
chartbuster
songs
and
it
would
be
interesting
to
see
how
far
does
'Sau
Janam'
go.
It's
a
unique
sound
that
begins
'Aa
Le
Chal'
which
soon
turns
out
to
be
a
song
with
an
old
world
setting
to
it.
Reminding
of
the
kind
of
songs
that
are
best
associated
with
the
50s
and
60s,
'Aa
Le
Chal'
is
perked
up
though
with
modern
day
arrangements.
Crooned
by
Aslesha
Gowariker,
sister
of
Ashutosh
Gowariker,
the
song
is
about
this
young
woman
who
is
hopelessly
romantic
in
nature,
something
that
seemingly
results
in
a
perplexed
Harman
(who
also
chips
in
with
a
few
words
here
and
there).
Aslesha's
voice
is
different
for
sure
and
in
terms
of
comparison
comes
closest
to
that
of
Alisha
Chinai.
Just
when
one
was
missing
Alka
Yagnik,
she
comes
on
the
scene
with
'Pyaari
Pyaari'
where
she
has
Sohail
Sen
for
company.
In
fact
it's
Sohail
who
begins
'Pyaar
Pyaari',
yet
another
beautiful
romantic
number
that
makes
an
instant
impression.
A
smooth
sailing
number
that
has
minimal
usage
of
instruments
in
the
background
to
get
the
right
mood
in
place,
'Pyaari
Pyaari'
has
Alka
Yagnik
making
her
entry
only
during
'antara'
portions.
She
does
well
in
the
romantic
setting
that
'Pyaari
Pyaari'
boasts
of
and
makes
sure
that
the
number
is
remembered
for
its
simplicity.
One
of
the
'avatars'
of
Priyanka
Chopra
in
What's
Your
Raashee?
is
that
of
a
young
Gujarati
woman,
hence
the
number
'Su
Chhe'.
However,
instead
of
a
typical
'he
jee
re'
sound
that
has
been
done
to
death,
'Su
chhe'
follows
a
contemporary
route
while
still
being
attached
to
the
roots.
There
are
a
few
Gujarati
words
here
and
there
but
the
music
as
well
as
the
arrangements
do
not
restrict
themselves
to
the
song's
setting
and
still
carry
a
universal
setting.
Sung
by
Bela
Shinde
and
Sohail
Sen,
'Su
Chhe'
is
a
fun
romantic
number
and
promises
smiles
throughout
its
duration.
Now
if
only
this
song
would
have
been
composed
in
the
60s
or
the
70s,
it
would
have
straight
away
made
it's
way
into
Helen's
repertoire.
A
song
of
seduction
that
does
carry
the
sound
from
the
past,
this
Tarannum
Malik
number
carries
some
heavy
duty
lyrics
and
is
strictly
situational
in
feel.
Sohail
Sen
joins
the
proceedings
as
well
but
just
like
the
character,
he
is
dominated
by
Tarannum
in
the
song.
Tarannum
sounds
different
in
'Dhadkan'
though
which
has
a
stage
setting
to
it.
A
number
that
carries
a
sound
of
intense
passion
to
it,
'Dhadkan'
has
Sohail
pitching
in
as
well
though
again
as
a
secondary
lead.
Seemingly
a
climax
track
due
to
it's
elaborate
setting
and
grand
orchestra,
'Dhadkan'
promises
a
visual
appeal
to
it
while
being
strictly
situational.
A
number
with
a
classical
touch
to
it,
'Koi
Jaane
Na'
is
sung
by
Rajab
Ali
Bharti
who
brings
in
a
fresh
voice
to
What's
Your
Rashee?
With
a
sad
feel
to
it,
mainly
in
order
to
be
in
synch
with
the
character
that
Priyanka
plays
in
one
of
her
'avatars'
here,
the
song
(which
also
sees
Bela
Shinde
chipping
in)
mainly
has
its
high
points
at
places
where
the
words
'Koi
Jaane
Na'
come.
After
'Dhadkan',
this
is
yet
another
situational
track
in
a
row.
Situation
thankfully
perks
up
once
again
with
a
new
take
on
title
song
What's
Your
Rashee?
which
goes
as
'Chehre
Jo
Dekhe
Hain'.
This
time
around
its
decision
making
time
for
Harman
Baweja
as
he
has
had
a
dekko
at
all
the
12
girls
and
now
has
to
pick
the
one
he
feels
is
best
suited
for
him.
A
decently
placed
number
with
a
lively
setting
to
it,
Sohail
Sen
sung
'Chehre
Jo
Dekhe
Hai'
features
all
the
'avatars'
of
Priyanka
and
should
be
a
good
watch.
OVERALL
Ashutosh
Gowariker
has
directed
four
films
in
the
past
-
Baazi,
Lagaan:
Once
Upon
A
Time
In
India,
Swades
and
Jodhaa
Akbar.
Though
music
played
an
important
part
in
each
of
his
films,
none
of
the
films
could
be
branded
as
a
musical
per
se.
However,
for
the
first
time
ever,
he
comes
up
with
a
film
that
has
been
designed
as
a
musical,
courtesy
the
entire
designing
around
each
of
the
sun
signs.
Kudos
to
the
film
maker,
Sohail
Sen
and
Javed
Akhtar
for
getting
their
thinking
hats
together
and
making
something
as
innovative
and
fresh
as
What's
Your
Raashee?.
Listen
to
this
one
for
a
unique
experience.
This
one
is
not
to
be
missed!
OUR
PICK(S)
'Jao
Na',
'Pyaari
Pyaari',
'Bikhri
Bikhri',
'Sau
Janam',
'What's
Your
Raashee?
Pal
Pal',
'Aaja
Lehraate'