Touted as being the director’s most mature film to date, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil released to eager anticipation of Karan Johar’s fans across the globe. Not only was the film shrouded in a great deal of controversy but had a story-line which could put the director and his film in trouble due to its subject matter. Rumor has it that last moment changes proved to be the film’s saving grace.
Unlike KJo’s previous attempts, this movie lacks the soft
romantic fluff which was his trademark for more than a decade. This is more
like a coming of age movie where love is not all sweet and romantic. It’s all
those things but it’s harsh, it’s bitter and it’s sexual as well.
A perspective on what all modern love stories are like, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil's story is one which would stay with you long after the movie
is over. It’s almost like taking a walk down the memory lane.
The heart break of unrequited love, the melancholy and the
wistfulness all come rushing back as you see the characters on the screen
undergoing similar situations.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Songs a Firm Favorite with Challengers at Funkaar.in
The music of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is one of the reasons why
you must actually go and watch the film. Besides having a great story line, it
has haunting music, the notes of which linger and pull at your heart strings
making you hum along. The winning combination of Pritam and Amitabh
Bhattacharya’s composition has always been a sure fire hit and works well for
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil as well.
The title track sung by Arijit Singh is melodious and has
the right amount of pathos. What starts with a softly flowing piece of music
slowly gains crescendo and proves Arijeet’s prowess as a singer.
However, the challengers at Funkaar have tried their level
best to sing this beautiful song with the same gusto for the #MusicDilSe
contest. Check out the harmonious rendition
of this beautiful number by Sarabpreet Singh from Jammu and Kashmir. He is an
aspiring singer who dreams of making it big in the world of music and Funkaar
is the perfect platform for him to showcase his talent. To listen to his song,
click on the following link.
The second song Bulleya isn’t far behind. Its unforgettable
music and lyrics have made it a firm favorite of just about everyone who has
heard it. Check out its rendition by Ankesh Sagar for the online music contest
by visiting http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/arijeet-chakraborty-38
Another track from this film which has a haunting poignancy
is Channa Mereya. It is a song about heart break and pathos when a lover sees
his beloved being betrothed to someone else. The fusions of western beats with
the desi musical instruments like the dholak and shehnai give this song a
universal appeal. No wonder Arijeet
Chakraborty gives us a flawless performance
all the way from San Diego, CA. It’s a beautiful mash up of Channa mereya and
Phir le aya dil. To listen to his unique version, click on the following link:
Looks like there is no dearth of Indian music fans, no
matter wherever they are from. That is exactly what Funkaar is all about, bridging distances and bringing people closer together.
Make sure you check out all the entries from the talented
challengers across the world. Also take note of your favorite singer and don’t
forget to vote for them. The more votes they get the better are their chances
of winning. Though the prize money at the moment is Rs. 20,000, it is going to
increase based upon the participation in the Music Dil Se contest.
Stay Tuned....!
