Agneepath Movie 2012 Review, Agneepath 2012 Music Review
Star Cast – Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra, Rishi Kapoor
Director – Karan Malhotra
Producer – Karan Johar
Music Director – Ajay Gogavale, Atul Gogavale
Lyrics – Amitabh Bhattacharya
Genre – Action Drama
Agneepath Set To Release On The 26th Of January 2012
“Vijay Deenanath Chauhan”, the name is quite familiar with every Indian household who witnessed the rise of the ‘angry young man’ era of the Hindi film Industry in the early 90’s. In the year 1990, director Mukul S. Anand made ‘Agneepath’ with Amitabh Bachhan in the lead, under the banner of Dharma Production. Earlier this year Karan Johar came up with the idea to remake this film under his Dharma production, so as to a tribute to his father, who was the producer of original film. Directed by Karan Johar’s former assistant Karan Malhotra, this film is set to release on 13th of January 2012.
Agneepath deals with the story of father and son relationship and revenge. In thevillageofMandwa, a young boy Vijay has been taught the path of fire – Agneepath, by his principled father, but after his father has been brutally killed by the evil drug dealer Kancha Cheena , his life then shatters and he takes up a pledge of revenge from his father’s killers. Vijay takes up crime himself to become successful and finally meets with those people who killed his father. Agneepath is mainly the powerful journey of Vijay, who is on a mission.
Originally played by Amitabh Bachhan, Vijay Deenanath Chauhan will now be played by Hritik Roshan in this new version. Vijay’s enemy Kancha Cheena which was originally played by Danny Denzongpa will now be played by Sanjay Dutt. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor will be seen also in another negative character. Priyanka Chopra will be playing the role of Vijay’s love interest in the film. The powerful character of Krishnan Iyer MA played by the veteran Mithun Chakraborty in the original film has been totally done away in this new version of the film. This new version can not be called a remake but an adaptation of the original Agneepath.
Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of Vijay Dennanath Chauhan, originally made famous by Amithabh Bachhan and Sanjay Dutt’s look as antagonist Kancha Cheena has already created a big amount of curiosity and hype among the Agneepath lovers. Sanajy Dutt has gone completely bald for his role as Kancha Cheena. Sanjay will be seen in this bald avatar with a big silver ring at the top of his left ear and a black outfit. With puffed up eyes and that wicked smile on his face he is looking quite beefed up. Hrithik also had undergone some fitness training sessions to get that body.
Agneepath’s music has been done by Ajay Atul who has done the music of Singham. The music has yet not been officially launched. But the item number ‘Chikni Chameli’ by Katrina Kaif has already made everyone’s (especially the boys) heart skip a beat at its look.
Agneepath is a much awaited film of 2012. The trade analysts predict that this movie will be able to break every box office record of 2012.Agneepath [2012] Music Review
Agneepath has been in news since KJo had decided to officially remake the Amitabh Bachchan and Danny Denzongpa starrer. This remake has got great hype because various reasons. One being of course it's a remake, second the fact that Sanjay Dutt is the deadly Kancha and Hrithik is the new Vijay, third, since the theatrical trailer was released before Diwali, there are quite a few comparisons and the final reasons are Chikni Chameli and Katrina Kaif.
Hype is directly proportional to expectations, whatever marketing is done to sell the movie and music, may fall flat if the final product is not of good quality.
Despite being an action-thriller-revenge movie, there are good expectations from the music of Agneepath. Ajay-Atul have delivered pretty decent music for the action flick Singham this year. What does Agneepath have in store ? Lets find out.
Chikni Chameli is an official recreation of Kombadi Palali. Agneepath is an official remake too. So there is song remade in a movie that is remade. Clearly, no scope for novelty. So, while the makers are busy getting all the tried and tested formulas under one roof the output is still looks good. Ajay-Atul's superhit marathi song Kombadi Palali from Jatra was a fun dance number and it's recreated into a sexy item number which features Katrina's gorgeous moves. Amitabh Bhattacharya's lyrics however somewhat bring the downfall, it does not make it suitable for a wide audience. The music is not at all tampered or played with, this makes Kombadi Palali more enjoyable than Chikni Chameli when audio is concerned despite Shreya Ghoshal's singing efforts. Visually, Chikni Chameli spells magic due to a certain Kat involved. Musically don't expect a Sheila, Munni or Chammak Chhalo here because they were original (Munni was involved in controversies that it's inspired/copied but the musical composition was original). However, this song certainly will achieve the superhit status but it won't break the record of the trendsetters.
Suddenly, after the tried & tested remakes O Saiyaan brings the much required freshness as Roop Kumar Rathod returns with a bang. A slow but soulful track, that connects. Amitabh Bhattacharya has written some fine lyrics this time.
Gun Gun Guna is yet another fun song which makes itself notable not only because it brings back the long lost Udit Narayan but also because it is a feel good number. Sunidhi Chauhan has yet again sung brilliantly. Ajay-Atul have been impressive in their new compositions till now. Even if this song is not a long runner still enjoy it while it lasts.
With a typical Pathani tune starts Shah Ka Rutba, remember Qurbaan and Yaari Hai Imaan. Well, the song seems to be more of a situational track which is decent enough to listen. Too many singers, still Sukhwinder stands out. But many may skip to the next number. Still the composition is pretty good as the composers make sure that the album is not predictable and each number is different from the other.
Sonu Nigam returns with a song worthy of his voice. Ab Mujh Mein Kahin is a beautiful composition, the best by Ajay-Atul so far in terms of arrangements and patterns. If Chikni Chameli was the one for the masses, this one is for the classes.
Ganpati Bappa returns with Deva Shree Ganesha. Another song which will be heard a lot during Ganesh Chathurthi in 2012. Ajay-Atul of course had their barriers while composing the song, still like all the Ganpati songs, this song too will get the blessings of Ganeshji. Ajay sings well and the lyrics fit to the tee. Another good song in a satisfying album.
So, here you have a superhit but old wine in new bottle number Chikni Chameli, the feel good Gun Gun Guna and soulful numbers like Ab Mujh Mein Kahin and O Saiyyan which makes the album something more than what one expects from a Revenge movie. With the burden of expectations Agneepath carries, the music plays its part well and maintains the level of expectations.
You can easily put this soundtrack in the league of Ra. One and Dabangg where one song is the star while other numbers compliment it beautifully. Ajay Atul will cement their place in Bollywood with Agneepath. Hopefully, they compose an original anthem soon like they did for Jatra-The Marathi film.
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