Firangi Music Review: Goes With The Theme And Setting

Aaah, so how much it is 'music to ears', pun intended, when there is just one composer and lyricist for an entire soundtrack. This is what happens in case of Firangi which has music by Jatinder Shah and lyrics by Dr. Devendra Kafir. Together (with an exception of just one song where there are different lyricists), they come up with half a dozen songs that go well with the theme and setting of the film.

First to arrive is Sunidhi Chauhan rendered 'Oye Firangi' which is a feel good number hailing the central protagonist of the film, played by Kapil Sharma. This one reminds of the kind of songs that Geeta Dutt used to sing more than half a century ago and while Sunidhi brings her own individuality into play, especially during the 'antara' portions, there is good nostalgic value attached to the overall musical piece.

A love song comes next in the form of 'Sajna Sohne Jiha' which has Jyoti Nooran coming behind the mike. Though Nooran sisters are known to sing in tandem, this one has just Jyoti taking center-stage and she doesn't disappoint. The manner in which the song begins, it reminds one of 'Soch' from Airlift. However, the similarities are just in the initial portions of the 'mukhda' as this one has a different pace and styling to it.

Silky vocals of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan make 'Sahiba Russ Gayiya' a beautiful number that adds good weight to the soundtrack of Firangi. While for Firangi this one is a good welcome addition, 'Sahiba Russ Gayiya' is the kind of song that could well have found an entry in a Ranbir Kapoor or Varun Dhawan starrer also due to the youthful appeal that it carries as well as the fact that it brings on the right romantic elements. This is the reason why there is one more version of the song that appears in the soundtrack, this time with Shafqat Amanat Ali bringing his singing prowess into play. Well, two is definitely a company here.

'Tu Jit Jawna' is the song that arrives next and this time around it is Daler Mehndi bringing his energetic vocals on the forefront. A situational soundtrack that should appear at a crucial juncture of the film where the protagonist played by Kapil Sharma makes an important decision in his life and aims to take on all the hurdles heads-on, 'Tu Jit Jawna' should look and sound good on screen.

In a film like this one wouldn't have really expected an item number to make an appearance. However, the unthinkable happens as Ashraf Ali & Krishna Bhardwaj come together to write 'Gulbadan'. Though it was pretty needless in the film, one would have still been okay had the tune been alright. However, since that too isn't the case in this Mamta Sharma rendered track, one quickly moves on from this one without paying much heed.

By and large though, the soundtrack of Firangi is appropriate for the film that has been set in the British Raj and still manages to bring in the kind of sound that could suit the contemporary times. Give this one a hear, you won't be disappointed.

Our picks: Sajna Sohne Jiha, Sahiba Russ Gayiya, Oye Firangi