Recap - Top100 Songs(2009)

Very Tough Job, I selected the songs that I like/love which were 192 in number, then removed 92 and arranged the final 100. Around 3-4 hours work it was.

Here is my list of Top100 Songs - 2009 in order ..


1. Rehna tu - delhi6
2. Dil ibadat - tum mile
3. Ek hulchul si - dev d
4. Maahi(rock with me) - raaz the mystery continues
5. Dhan te nan - kaminey
6. Main chala - jashnn
7. Jashn hai jeet ka - london dreams
8. Sapno se bhare naina - luck by chance
9. Aahun aahun - love aaj kal
10. Kurbaan hua - kurbaan

11. Pardesi - dev d
12. Kaisa yeh raaz hai - raaz the mystery continues
13. Duniya - dev d
14. Masakalli - delhi6
15. Emosanal atyachar(rock) - dev d
16. Barso yaaron - london dreams
17. Tu hi haqeeqat - tum mile
18. Hikknaal - dev d
19. Dil gira dafatan - delhi6
20. Maahi - raaz the mystery continues
21. Delhi6 - delhi6
22. Dard e tanhaayi - jashnn
23. O meri jaan - tum mile
24. Kaminey - kaminey
25. Emosanal atyachar - dev d
26. Chak lain de - chandni chowk to china
27. Morey saiyyan - tere sang
28. Soniyo - raaz tmc
29. Kuch aisa - aao wish karen
30. Rafa dafa - radio

31. Aankh micholi - dev d
32. Dont say alvida - main aur mrs khanna
33. Yeh dooriyan - love aaj kal
34. Yahi meri zindagi - dev d
35. Reh jaane do - aao wish karen
36. Iktara(male) - wake up sid
37. Duniya - gulaal
38. Jao na - whats your rashee
39. Aalam gujarne ko - kal kissne dekha
40. Behti hawa sa - 3idiots
41. Ali maula - kurbaan
42. Nazrein karam - jashnn
43. Hey kaala bandar - delhi6
44. Sau janam - whats your rashee
45. Fiqraana - blue
46. Khanabadosh - london dreams
47. Tum mile - tum mile
48. Alisha - pyar impossible
49. Blue - blue
50. Aye saaye mere - new york

51. Salaam aaya - veer
52. Zoobi doobi - 3idiots
53. 10 on 10 - pyar impossible
54. Aarambh - gulaal
55. Main kya hoon - love aaj kal
56. Nazaara hai - tasveer 8 by 10
57. Ishq hi hai rab - dil bole hadippa
58. Kyun - kambhakht ishq
59. Allah hoo - sikandar
60. Rehnuma - blue
61. Aal izz well - 3idiots
62. Piya jaise ladoo - radio
63. Salone kya - whats your rashee
64. Om mangalam - kambhakht ishq
65. Wake up sid - wake up sid
66. Rana ji - gulaal
67. Sureeli ankhiyon wali - veer
68. Tu ne re - victory
69. Sabse peeche hum khade - aao wish karen
70. Saali khushi - dev d
71. Aaya re - jashnn
72. Chiggy wiggy - blue
73. Sufi - jai veeru
74. Money money - victory
75. Mera bharat mahaan - rann

76. Paisa - de dana dan
77. Rann hai - rann
78. Saiyyan ve - jail
79. Nayan tarse - dev d
80. Tune jo na kaha - new york
81. Yaar mila tha - blue
82. Khudaya khair - billu
83. Khawab jo - london dreams
84. Chandni chowk to china - chandni chowk to china
85. Gali mudhi ittefaq se - paa
86. Damaadji - radio
87. Pehli baar mohabbat - kaminey
88. Aish karle - jashnn
89. Chor bazaari - love aaj kal
90. You may be - aladin
91. Mann ka radio - radio
92. Khudaya ve - luck
93. Mere sang - new york
94. Aaj din chadeya - love aaj kal
95. Dil yeh deewana - chandni chowk to china
96. Tera hone laga hun - ajab prem ki gajab kahani
97. Tu jaane na - ajab prem ki gajab kahani
98. Shukran allah - kurbaan
99. Dhadke jiya - aloo chaat
100. Rabba - main aur mrs khanna


Songs which I loved but couldnt adjust in Top100 :


Rishtey naate - de dana dan
Bebo - do knot disturb
Rab milya - tere sang
Gale lag jaa - de dana dan
Taali - veer
Bikhri bikhri - whats your rashee
Jaane nahi denge tujhe - 3idiots
Gajab - aa dekhen zara
Meherbaaniyaan - veer
Jaayu kahan - billu
Gulon mein - sikandar
Mann ko atibhaave - london dreams
Shola shola - london dreams
Yaari bina - london dreams
Aasmaa odh kar - 13b
Besharam - rann
Remote ko bahar phenk - rann
Yeh zindagi bhi - luck by chance
Manzaraat - sikandar
Milke yun laga - jail
Tere bina - kal kissne dekha
Aa le chal - whats your rashee
Dhadkan dhadkan - whats your rashee
Aaja Lehraate - whats your rashee
Bebo main bebo - kambhakht ishq
Bhangra bistar - dil bole hadippa
Hai junoon - new york
Kya karun - wake up sid
Mere naal - do knot disturb
Zulfein khol khaal ke - do knot disturb
Yeh jism - acid factory
You get me rocking n reeling - billu
Twist - love aaj kal
Vaada raha - vaada raha
Aloo chaat - aloo chaat
I got the picture - tasveer 8 by 10
Aazma luck(male) - luck
Aazma luck(female) - luck
Jee le - luck
Baawre - luck by chance
Just do it - chance pe dance
Main tera dhadkan teri - ajab prem ki gajab kahani



Some other songs that I liked in 2009 :


Koi na koi chahe - radio
Shaam ho chali hai - radio
Kuch iss tarah - tasveer 8 by 10
Aaj dil gustakh - blue
Dil bole hadippa - dil bole hadippa
Yeh aaj kya ho gaya - luck by chance
Tak dhina dhin - aladin
Ji jala - pankh
Balla utha - victory
Chai ke bahaane - chintuji
Mushkil halaato se darna kaisa - jugaad
Dhol yaara dhol - dev d
Tu hai rab mera - jugaad
Koyal kuke - life partner
Kyun hota hai dil deewana - shortkut con is on
Kal nau baje - shortkut con is on
Mind it - quickgun murgan
Dil keke - wanted
Jalwa - wanted
Aaj kal zindagi - wake up sid
Pal mein hi - chance pe dance
Pump it up - chance pe dance
Tennu le - jai veeru
Aisa toh socha na tha - victory
Jashn hai josh hai - kal kissne dekha
Soniye billori - kal kissne dekha
Daata sun le - jail
Raat ke dhai bhaje - kaminey
Fataak - kaminey
Pyar impossible - pyar impossible
Yeh kaisa love - pyar impossible
You n me - pyar impossible
Sikkon ki bhookh - rann
I will be there for you - tere sang
Maula mila de - tere sang
India se aaya mera dost - chandni chowk to china
Pyaari pyaari - whats your rashee
Maula maula - ruslaan
Teri yaadein leke - runway
Haan main jitni martaba - all the best
Kyun - all the best
Sheher - gulaal
O raahi re - luck by chance
Pocket mein rocket - rocket singh salesman of the year
Gadbadi hadbadi - rocket singh salesman of the year
Pankhon ko - rocket singh salesman of the year
Boliyaan - aloo chaat
Gumm summ - paa
Mere paa - paa
Aa dekhen zara - aa dekhen zara
Ae aa o - billu

Recap - Albums (2009)

There were numerous albums released in 2009, 118 to be precise. Cant really compare music of 2009 with 2008 as I feel music is something that you are bound to love, its hard that a year passes by and you dont add numerous number of songs in your all time favourites list.

Here's my Top10 Albums of 2009 in brief :

1. DELHI6

Rahman at his best ..

My Favs : Rehna Tu, Dil Gira Dafatan and Masakalli

Special Mention : I love the rap done in the Hey Kaala Bandar Song. ;)

2. DEV D

Amit Trivedi is a new sensation in the Music Composers arena today with Aamir first and now Dev D.

My Favs : Pardesi, Duniya, Ek Hulchul si and Emosanal Rock version..

Special Mention : The background tune that comes in Ek hulchul si after 1st antara is very haunting. Also, the scream or anger(whtever u call it) by Anurag Kashyap in Emosanal rock version track.

3. LONDON DREAMS


Shankar Ehsaan Loy with another gem of a album.

My Favs : Barso Yaaron and Jashn hai Jeet Ka.

Special Mention : Barso Yaaron literally makes you dance with the song such is its impact along with the Hanuman Chalisa. While the lines "Maine dhakel ke andhere cheen ke le li roshni, mere hisse ke the savere, mere hisse ki roshni" from Jashn hai jeet ka are outstanding.

4. RAAZ - THE MYSTERY CONTINUES


Lots of Composers like Toshi-Sharib, Raju Singh and Pranay Rijia giving a very good overall album.

My Favs : Maahi and Kaisa yeh raaz hai

Special Mention : Soniyo is one of most romantic tracks sung by Sonu Nigam, while the starting tune of Kaisa yeh raaz hai is somewhat scary.

5. JASHNN

Probably first solo album by Toshi-Sharib I guess, and such a great final product.

My Favs : Main Chala and Nazrein Karam


Special Mention : Nouman Javaid's main chala and dard e tanhaayi are extremely emotional tracks(credit to all 3 - compositions, nouman and lyrics).

6. TUM MILE


Among Pritam's best compositions ever without a Single Doubt.


My Favs : Dil Ibadat, Tu hi haqeeqat and O meri jaan.

Special Mention : Lyrics of all songs especially dil ibadat and o meri jaan. While the extreme romantic feel in the tunes of tu hi haqeeqat.

7. KAMINEY

Vishal Bharadwaj, name that I didnt really think of as that special until Kaminey came.

My Favs : Dhan te nan and Kaminey

Special Mention : The use of Punjabi lines before 2nd antara of Dhan te nan increases the madness of the song(yet to understand those lyrics).

8. LOVE AAJ KAL

The magic of Jab We Met duo working again as Imtiaz - Pritam pair delivers again.

My Favs : Aahun aahun and Yeh dooriyan.

Special Mention : The Twist tune and Main kya hoon composition.

9. GULAAL


Impact of Powerful lyrics with good compositions describes Gulaal perfectly, Piyush Mishra the man behind them.

My Favs : Yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaaye, Aarambh hai

Special Mention : Lyrics of all songs, the references made in Rana ji song.

10. LUCK BY CHANCE


Shankar Ehsaan Loy delivering another great album. The main reason I loved the album a lot is the connectivity factor that is present in each and every song(leaving baawre).


My Favs : Sapno se bhare naina and Yeh Zindagi bhi

Special Mention : The 3 mins scene before sapno se bhare naina upto the end of the song are worth remembering the lifetime. The song that was filmed in the best possible way.

Other Albums that Just missed my Top10 :

Rann, Whats your Rashee, Radio, New York, Pyar Impossible, Paa, 3Idiots, Aao Wish Karen and Blue.

Most Under Rated Albums :

Aao Wish Karen : It has such awesome Xulfi tracks and also Kunal's sabse peeche hum khade.

New York : Badly affected by the large number of music albums released at same time. Loved tune jo na kaha and Ae saaye mere.

Jashnn : It wasnt popular at all, thanks to non famous starcast.

London Dreams : Wonder why people didnt like it, it was a complete album from S-E-L.

Most Over Rated Album :

Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani : Damn over rated, except for 2 songs(tu jaane na and tera hone laga hun), rest songs werent that special at all.

Dev D and Delhi6 are simply awesome albums of 2009(every music freak must agree to it).

Looking forward to 2010 Music ;)

Leonardo Di Caprio - Amazing Actor!

I dont know what value this actor has in the minds of those who call themselves huge hollywood freaks. May be they consider him okish or bad actor. Also, most of the Hollywood films that I have seen till now have been of Leonardo only.

I have seen his 4 films till now, hopefully will catch up with many more very soon. There is something in his acting that excites me a lot.

Jack Dawson of 'Titanic', so brillaintly he portrayed the character of a young guy who despite being poor isnt shy of falling in love with a richgirl and dies in the process of saving her from the falling ship i.e Titanic. My favourite scenes are actually two here, one is when he tries to prevent Rose from jumping and other is the climax one when he asks Rose to promise that she will live no matter what.

Billy Costigan of 'The Departed', here he played a undercover cop who is on a

mission which is so dangerous that he could end up dieing. The f word is used so much in this film(makes me wonder if its remake comes in bollywood and anurag kashyap makes it, how it would be :p).

He plays the character of a guy who is scared at times, angry with the person he is working for as he is in some dangerous situations and also worried about the informer who hasnt been tracked out yet. I specially loved the scene where Frank takes him to a place and the background score of "Shipping to Boston" plays, which so well brings out the current state of Billy(it was the pre climax scene).

Roger Ferris of 'Body of Lies', its probably one of least liked films of his for me, but I still liked his performance a lot. His character somewhat matches with the 'The Departed' one. Still he brings about so many different mannerisms that sets Roger apart from Billy. His initial visits to Aisha's colony and the Russell Crowe hit on chair making him fall are my most fav scenes of this film.

Frank Wheeler of 'Revolutionary Road', its probably a disturbing film. When I saw it, it took time for me to understand why Frank and April(Kate Winslet) behave in such a way. Leonardo's character has got a grey shade and so does Kate. Both shout, scream, their anger scenes cant be described. Infact, the post Tu hi haqeeqat sequences in past life scenes of Tum mile are quite similar to the fights these two have in this film(not completely though). There is a 2-3 minutes silent scene(which we rarely see in hindi films), I just love that entire sequence that has a very light background music as they show Frank who just had a worst fight with April, is feeling bit guilty and looking for her to come back.

I will be watching 'Catch me if you can' pretty soon, will surely write on it here when I do. Also, waiting anxiously for his next 2 films - 'Shutter Island and Inception', simply loved its trailers.

Recap - Films (2009)

2009 certainly wasnt best of years, though it still gave films like DevD, Kaminey etc etc. But in comparison to 2008 it fell short for me. Also, I couldnt get a single film that I could give a full 5 on 5(may be I didnt get a high emotional film in 2009).

My Top 10 Films of 2009 :

1. Kaminey

Excellent performances, Shahid in a never seen before role and clear example of how well a excellent director can utilise the acting capabilities of a actor which Vishal does here. Wish kaminey title track was used in some better way along with the lines "kabhi hum kaminey nikle, kabhi tum kaminey". Also, special mention to Bhope bhau and Tope bhau.

2. Dev D

Very Bold film, so much that it took some months for me to accept it fully. Various parts of the film simply hits at you, atleast it did with me. When I read the interview of Anurag Kashyap that the film shows how misunderstandings and ego problem can destroy relationships, I was certain that I will like the film. Eventually, I loved it so what if it took time. Anurag Kashyap's best work after Black Friday, and probably one of best musicals ever. Amazing screenplay,editing and theuse of songs in parts works very well. The re entry part of Dev D before Interval is my favourite sequence from the film.

3. 3Idiots

2009 had lots of overhyped films and 3idiots was also one of them, but unlike rest films, 3idiots lived upto the expectations. It was highly entertaining, infact the entertainment value is to such extent that director takes cinematic liberties and you say -its okk,chalta hai. More of that has to go for the screenplay that keeps the viewer enjoy the film and think less. The film wasnt preachy and still the message came along regarding the education system very well. Along with Aamir Khan, it was Omi Vaidya who impressed a lot with his comic timing. Who will forget his dialogue delivery or the 5th sept speech scene.

4. Luck by Chance

It was my top film of year until Kaminey came in August. Farhan Akhtar as a actor impressed once again after Rock on. Zoya Akhtar as a director did a great job, the subject of the film that laid emphasis on the dreams, the ways we try to get our dreams, the hurdles we face and the most important factor we require in achieving dreams is luck. Best part of the film was that at the end, we get to see 2 perspective - one of farhan(that is wrong but many follow it), second of konkana(that is right but not many follow it). Sapno se bhare naina picturisation is simply awesome.

5. Paa

Amitabh Bachchan does something different at this age again and ofcourse he doesnt fail at all. Main credit goes to make up man only but had it been some other actor, Auro wouldnt have the same charm. Also, it was nice to see Vidya Balan being loved by lot, she was really good in the film.

6. London Dreams

A rare film which wont be in the top10 of many film lovers. I loved it for the feel that I get, thats what I am always looking for in films and this film has that in excess. Also the fact that Barso Yaaron and Jashn hai jeet ka are so wonderfully used. Salman Khan gives a great performance(leave aside his climax dialogue delivery).

7. Delhi6

There are so many metaphors used in this film. It took 2 viewings, infact three to fully understand all. Not a film for aam janta, probably the reason why film flopped and was termed as 'boring'. Though Abhishek was good as a Nri with a different accent, it was Rakesh Mehra's direction and narration style that made me like the film lot. Rehna tu song use came completely as a surprise, took time to accept it but eventually did, a song representing city.

8. Wake Up Sid

Quite a unusual pair but still Ranbir-Konkana works a lot. Ranbir as a careless boy who doesnt think about future until circumstances turn him a responsible guy. Konkana on the contrary knows what she wants to achieve and she does that quite well. Leaving asides weak romantic angle of ranbir-konkana, there wasnt any flaw in this film.Loved the climax sequence connection with rain and tochi's vocals of iktara in it.

9. Love Aaj Kal

Had I not bunked college that day and seen Love Aaj Kal 3rd time, it wouldnt have been in my top10 and termed as 'Average' by me. But that wasnt the case, it deserved to be liked a lot. Imtiaz succeeds in establishing some key sequences so well, the old n new generation comparisons or the break up celebration. Saif and Deepika both give a very good performance, still bit more effort in some shots would had made it a even better product. Saif should better stop dancing or do something about his stiffness. And ofcourse Imtiaz spoiled my fav song Aahun aahun by not utilising it to its best.

10. 13B

One of rare thrillers, where until the end you are not sure what next will happen. The film though had its share of dull moments but those were far and few. Madhavan and Neetu's chemistry was awesome.

Films that just missed the top10 were :

All the Best -> It was a very good comedy film(probably among top3 comedy films of 2009 if not no1).

Rocket Singh -> Loved the salesman concept and shimit amin's direction.

Main Aur Mrs Khanna -> Liked the subject, kareena and sohails performance.

Wanted -> Salman in a complete action role after long time. Wish the songs were also that good.

Kurbaan -> Had rensil cut the love story into 10 minutes and trimmed the songs, brought the terrorism angle more properly and used the title track in the narration, kurbaan not only would had been in my top10 but also people would had liked it if not loved it, as of now they completely rejected it.

Films that Dissappointed me :

Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani -> Though I liked it, it wasnt a great film. The Upen angle in the story simply re-created Singh is King and affected the remaining part a lot.

Tum Mile -> Poor execution of the 26th july sequences by kunal, though the past story had lot of maturity in it

Raaz the Mystery Continues -> The original idea was good, but the final execution wasnt upto the mark.

Blue -> Promote the film with hype of the sea sequences and when the film comes, exactly the scenes that were in promos come again that too at the end of film. What else to say!

Whats your rashee -> This film shows how stubborn a person can be. Ashutosh wanted to make a long 3 hour film, so no cutting of songs, full versions in each rashee, making the screenplay not bearable at all.

Hoping, 2010 is a good year in terms of quality and also I get lots of films that I can rate 5 out of 5 :d

Recap - Count of Films

Unlike others, I end up watching many films atleast 2 times in theatre, some go beyond that. So, a check on my journey to theatre this year on the films that I saw atleast 2 times. ;)

Films Seen no of times

Delhi6 2

New York 2

Jashnn 2

Luck 2

Love Aaj Kal 3

Kaminey 6

Wake up Sid 2

London Dreams 3

Tum Mile 2

Kurbaan 2

3 Idiots 2

So, these were the films that I saw more than once .. Except for Luck and Tum Mile, my love for every film increased with each view. Love Aaj Kal I simply fell in love 3rd time which I found just a nice film at 1st turn. While most of the films that I saw 2 times were because 1st time I went with high expectations and wanted to see it 2nd time to see if without expectations the film works more for me or not.

Kaminey however was a exception, it made me mad and the end result 6 views. ;)

London Dreams I went 3rd time because the effect Barso yaaron song has in theatre cant be felt while watching the film at home.

I hope next year too, I watch films endlessly and I do get another Kaminey film to get mad at. :p

Hasta la Vista!

I dont like Films - Your Reaction ?

Some people dont like romantic films, some dont like emotional films, some dont like action films while some dont like comedy films etc etc. But then there are people who dont like any films at all except for 1-2 rare films.

What do you do when you meet such people ? Do you say that fine, they have their own likings, they may be liking things which I dont like in my life .. Or Do you say that how on earth can someone not like watching films ?

Are Indian films standards still so low that some people exists who feel to dislike watching any genre of films or its just that these people aren't keen to watch films even if good quality products are kept in front of them.

I dont know but I somehow feel strange to even imagine that people actually say no to quality films that are indeed quality products, leave aside blockbuster n etc type films.

Have you been through any such people ? Have your say ..

P.S - I am blogging after long time here, so have no idea if I had written on this before, If I have then do remind :d .

Film Review : Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

The film is about a couple Sameer(Salman) and Raina(Kareena) who love each other, but still they have got complications in their married life which is the financial problems due to Sameer's struggle to get work. And then enter's Akash(Sohail), in whom Raina finds a very good friend without knowing that he has fallen in love with her. How will the life of all the 3 characters unfold is what the film is all about.

The screenplay is slow, infact the starting 10 mins of film before alvida song doesnt really make impact. Salman looks irritating to me in those scenes, wish they were filmed in proper way. But once they come to Melbourne story, things start to fall in shape and leaving asides few scenes here n there, the film impresses me a lot.

Lots or infact almost everyone havent even liked this film, I guess the main reason is they couldnt just relate to the characters, but I easily ended up identifying and relating to the situations of the film very well.

Some dialogues are really good, I would love to save them forever with me somewhere for sure.

Direction was good, could had been better though. Choreography was just about fine. Happening was not really happening, except the part when Kareena enters that song. Mrs Khanna song was a surprise for me, loved it in the film(disliked in the album initially). Dont say alvida ofcourse was beautifully used in the film. Tumne socha could had been avoided(ofcourse I dont like the song). Rabba, being such a good emotional song required better situation then the one they use in this film to use this song. The impact wasnt that strong in this song.

Climax was good, only things that didnt work in the film were, the initial relationship that got both of them together looked unreal to some extent. And then the angle of rabba song wasnt required, I feel they could had kept it simple and taken it to climax some other way instead. Thats the only part which I didnt really like. Though, there was nothing wrong, but would had preferred different approach to the film from that point instead.

Performance wise,

Salman Khan didnt impress in first 10-15 minutes, but then he was very good in rest part of the film.

Kareena Kapoor was impressive for a change, she looked very good, the drunkard scene and Sameer's departure n Arrival scenes were the best of all.

Sohail Khan leaving asides 2-3 scenes, didnt really irritate which he mostly does. He was quite good.

Dino Morea was fine in a special apperance.

Deepika Padukone was nice in the special role she had.

Preity Zinta didnt look the real her in whatever part of film she was present.

Yash Tonk was nice.

Bappi Lehri was fine in small cameo.

Overall, Main aurr Mrs Khanna is a very sweet film with some good dialogues and performances, but you need to relate or connect to the characters else you may end up disliking this film.

Direction : 3.25 Out of 5

Screenplay : 3 Out of 5

Satisfaction of Genre : 4 Out of 5

Dialogues : 4 Out of 5

Cinematography : 3.5 Out of 5

Choreography : 3.25 Out of 5

Entertainment Value : 3.5 Out of 5

Performances : 3.75 Out of 5

Story : 4 Out of 5

Background Music : 3 Out of 5

Music : 3.65 Out of 5

Film Rating : 3.70 Out of 5 (Very Good)

Recommendation : Dont go to watch the film only for Salman, if you like the subject of the film, only then watch it as its not just a salman film at all.