Re: GOOD NEWS: Pehla Pehla Pyare music all set to release.
Pehla Pehla Pyar is an admirable attempt by Lollywood’s newest director Mubasher Lucman, not because his name is zara hat ke but because it features new vocalists and a new musician: Yousaf Khan Munna. The soundtrack kicks off with Subah Kay Noor Jaisi which comes from the drawer of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and R.D. Burman. Although the theme of the song has been previously tried with success (e.g. Eik Larki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga), the amazing vocals of the newcomer creates a lasting impression. Zindagi Main Tum Na Hotay, which follows, is a simple melancholic song, where both the sweet-sounding vocalists are aided by an irresistible flute that helps the duet succeed. The title track goes well as a potential chartbuster mainly because of the vocalists’ good work, some unbelievable Indian-style chorus and an orchestra that is outstanding overall.
Yeh Dunya Ki Rasmein begins in tremendous style with brilliant guitar and a nostalgic touch while the amiable lyrics, impressive vocals, masterful piano, aesthetic violin and soulful trumpet make it easily the best song of the soundtrack. Hai Hai Re, the next song, sounds like a situational number but only the director can determine the situation. Jagi Jagi Hai is worth listening to mainly because of the fresh vocals and fast pace. The moment the number takes off the listener is transported to the golden era of Jatin-Lalit, who composed songs for DDLJ, Yes Boss and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai etc.
It is hard to believe but there’s a number titled Seth Dawood Wants a Dying Girl! We all know Ram Gopal Verma’s degenerated controversy but I am sure that Seth Dawood won’t even notice this publicity stunt. In the end a qawwali, Dil Na Kisi Ka Toroway Banday, Keh Gaye Bulley Shah makes it to the silver screen but after listening to it, one deduces that it is not a fitting tribute to the great Sufi poet.
The names of the new vocalists haven’t been mentioned in the release but their induction has certainly made the difference, making this album a better listen than most of the usual stuff, including Ajab Gul’s ajeeb si hit. Pehla Pehla Pyar could prove to be the pehla step in the right direction, otherwise Lucman will have to look somewhere else for experimentation.
Re: GOOD NEWS: Pehla Pehla Pyare music all set to release.
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*that was a misprint, the song is called Seth Dawood Wants the Girl! and is not a publicity stint but the background score of the film.
Re: GOOD NEWS: Pehla Pehla Pyare music all set to release.
Thank you all for your observations on Pehla Pehla Pyar. It just goes to show that you all are concerned about cinema in Pakistan. I would like to add a few observations of my own here. The film Pehla Pehla pyar is scheduled to be released on 12th of August. Additionally, already KODAK magazine In Camera has done a page on it commenting that this is the most beautifully shot film in the sub continent in 2004. Also the Kodak company has dedicated an entire page of its annual planner to this film. We have also been asked to submit our film to three major film festivals and this is all much before the film itself is released. Thats an achivement in a lot of ways. Additionally, I can vouch that this film has no vulgarity or violence and is based on a very social story that is revolving around the dreams and aspirations of a young girl. It has a lot of twists and turns but basically is not complicated and simple. The songs are beautifull and all reviews so far have justified our emphasis on the tracks. I am told that this film can revive the cinema in Pakistan, honestly I do not know how that is possible. Since an industry cannot be restricted to one single film but can only be helped by a number of features and good film making is only one of them. I hope we can improve from this point onwards because our cinema has gone down so much that we can only improve from this point onwards and not go down any further. It may be heart breaking to see a bad film trust me it is even more painful when you are a part of the community in some way or the other. I do not know if my film can do any wonders but I do know if you can enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it then it would be a lot of fun. The best part of the film is that you can easily watch it with your family and not be ashamed of a Pakistani film.
The proceeds of the film in fact all its profits are dedicated to developing a rehabilitation centre for the intentional acid and kerosene burns female victims in Pakistan. You may know that just in the last ten years there are over 15000 reported cases of intentional acid burns. Thats a major crime and a human tragedy. We are trying to give in our bit and need you all to support us in our endevours by promoting this film. Every tape that you help us sell or every ticket that you can force your family to purchase will be directed towards the need and help of these destitute women. They are helpless and in most cases even their own families have shun them out. Lets join hands together to help bring a smile back to their faces. Whislt you enjoy the songs or the film itself where ever you are you can sit back and take pride in tha fact that your contribution has brought a smile to a faceless woman back home.
If any of you wish to communicate with me any further to inquire about our NGO or the film then please do not hesitate to write to me at [email protected] or [email protected] I look forward to your valuable observations and remarks and assure you that no matter what, irrespective of the fate of my film I remain dedicated to the cinema in pakistan and above all eradicating a henious crime from our country against women.
I hope and look forward to your active support and good wishes.
With best regards
Mubasher Lucman
Director/Producer
Pehla Pehla Pyar