By Lighter Vein - Desicritics - Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaSunday, February 17, 2008
Movie befitting a Shahenshah! Ashuthosh Gowarikar has delivered this jewel by simplifying the elaborate complexities in the royal love story.
In his unique way of movie making, he has taken care of all the nuances to give it the most authentic feel without overdoing any bit of the story.
The couple were betrothed only for political reasons but thereafter Cupid sets to work and Ashutosh Gowarikar portrays it and how!
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A.R. Rahman cannot stop making good music relevant to the theme. He seems to have a disease of enchanting the listeners.
Though the music is not catchy as soon as you listen to the songs in the movie, you will have it on your lips sooner than you think.
The Sufi song Khwaja Mere Khwaja, is shown without slightest pretense of being what it is not (a regular movie song).
The Sufi singers wear the authentic clothes complete with upturned flowerpot-like hats and sing as if they were the real Sufi singers of the 15th century(or so it feels to the viewers).
'Kehne ko jahsn-e-bahaara hai..' is another cherry in the cake baked by Rahman. The lyrics also are written with heart and soul poured in every stanza.
The entire kingdom hails Jalal and confers him the title 'Akbar' with the song 'Azeem-o-shaan shhenshah', which is the catchiest song of the movie.
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