Veer (2010)

Veer throws a pleasant surprise. There were apprehensions galore (as explained eariler) but a couple of listening pretty much facilitates their dilution. Sajid-Wajid have indeed given their best three soundtracks ever in Veer and though they may have had managed chartbusters earlier, Veer is the kind of album that would fetch them a much deserving respect. Along with Gulzar they have created the kind of tunes that may not necessarily turn out to be the hugest chartbusters of the year but would certainly be remembered for time to come.

From here on the album takes a turn for something even better with 'Surili Akhiyon Wale' coming next. A melodic romantic number that boasts of some heartfelt and never heard before lyrics (has anyone ever heard of 'ankhiyan' being 'surili'?), it is further elevated due to silky vocals of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He sings 'Surili Akhiyon Wale' at a low pitch and in the process of doing so comes up with a rendition that would certainly make a mark for months to come. Sajid-Wajid take a complete departure from the kind of score they have made for films like Wanted and get into a classy scheme of things.

1. Meherbaniyan / Sonu Nigam
2. Salaam Aaya / Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghoshal, Suzanne D`Mello
3. Surili Akhiyon Wale / Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Suzanne D`Mello
4. Surili Akhiyon Wale - Duet / Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Suzanne
5. Taali / Sukhwinder Singh
6. Taali - Solo / Sukhwinder Singh
7. Spirit Of Veer / Instrumental