Director
Anand Kumar, who hails from Delhi, comes up with a
very interesting plot woven around the time of the
infamous sealing drive in New Delhi, during which
thousands of Delhites were affected when their houses
and shops were sealed by the municipal corporation.
And how those with good connections were able to escape
through make shift arrangements/manipulations or 'jugaad'
(hence the title), as it's called in Hindi colloquial
language in Western UP and Delhi. Serious actor Manoj
Bajpai returns after a while in this situational comic-cum
-thriller. The responsibility for the music department
rests on the young shoulders of the immensely talented
Sachin Gupta, who had shown enough potential in the
melodious DIL KABADDI and is helped in his endeavour
by the versatile Krishna. So, let's see if Sachin
Gupta is able to prove that DIL KABADDI was not just
a flash in the pan.
After Salim -Sulaiman's "Tujhme
Rab Dikhta Hai", we have Krishna with "Tu
Hai Rab Mera'. Nice flute notes and light alaaps along
with soft female English croonings commence the superbly,
composed number. A delightful culmination of semi-classical,
sufi and western, the song is a gem which needs to
be heard by all lovers of pure blissful music, that
is a fusion and retro mix at its best. The classical
parts are not overdone and its blending with the western
musical instruments is smooth and transgresses all
boundaries between East and West. The tune though
sounds familiar at times, and flashes of Ghulam Ali's
superlative 'ghazal' "Yeh Baatein Jhoothi Baatein
Hain" comes to mind, though it can just be a
co-incidence as the raaga may be the same here. Krishna
is a revelation as he skillfully masters the difficult
high pitches and is a delight in the lower octaves
as well. The lyrics are a lovely combination of easy
to understand Punjabi, Urdu and Hindi and pay an ultimate
tribute to the beloved. The number will appeal to
all romantics at heart and those with an understanding
of semi-classical and sufi and can be a good way to
propose your beloved this Valentine!
After an outstanding romantic track,
we have Adeel, "With the soul stirring "Kise
Awaaz Doon", a number which has sheer melody
at its base, albeit nothing extraordinary but nevertheless
it is ear pleasing. Adeel is a promising artist from
Pakistan who has shown great vocal effects in Pritam's
KISMAT KONNECTION ("Move Your Body"). Some
great electronic flute and bead sounds commence this
sad number which will definitely make a mark with
the listeners. The meticulous musical arrangements
are in sync with the sense of deja vu and melancholic
feel of the lead protagonist. Adeel's vocals are strong
yet soft and sonorous and convey the right emotions
without going overboard. The lyrics, though filmy,
strike a chord and the feeling of helplessness, dejection
and loneliness is brought to fore by some nice words.
"Apni tanhahiyon mein koi saaya bhi nahin, Koi
apna bhi nahin, Koi paraya bhi nahin, Kise awaaz doon."
Nice number which grows after repeated hearing.
(While on Adeel and his number "Kise
Awaaz doon", an expensive music video was to
be shot with the handsome artist and was to be used
as a promotional music video for the film, but had
to be scrapped due to the tragic 26/11 incident. Adeel
himself is very upset with the turn of events but
understands the situation.)
