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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in Saiyaara Song in Ek Tha Tiger Movie Stills

Ek Tha Tiger releases 15th August 2012.

Ek Tha Tiger releases 15th August 2012.

Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger Movie

“So far whatever one has seen of the film is through its theatrical promos and songs. The stars are yet to come out in open and it is rather surprising because now is just the time for them to start talking about the film. Of course the film is a brand in itself and there are so many positives attached to it. However eventually it is the stars that sell and they need to be seen”, says a marketing guru.

However it seems like there would be still some more time before one starts hearing Salman and his wisecracks. Reason being that he is currently shooting for ‘Dabangg 2‘ and the schedule would get over only at month end. On the other hand Katrina too has been occupied with her Shahrukh starrer for the same production and her dates with Salman have to be matched before they hit the centre stage.

“It is not unusual though for Yash Raj to follow this strategy. They are usually more aggressive when films starring relatively smaller stars are released, case in point being a ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan‘ (Imran Khan) or a ‘Ladies v/s Ricky Behl‘ (Ranveer Singh) or an ‘Ishaqzaade‘ (Arjun Kapoor). For these films they have to reach out much more aggressively. On the other hand they are right to feel that for Salman and Katrina, they would anyways gain good eyeballs in quickest possible time”, says an insider.

Well, whatever be the belief here, the fact remains that it won’t harm for the film to start capitalising on the hype it has gained so far. In fact one would have expected the film’s director Kabir Khan to be a little rattled as well but he is keeping rather calm. In his recent tweet he stated, “Don’t worry, there are good promotional plans on the way. The moment Salman is through with the schedule of ‘Dabangg 2‘, we will get started.”

Hope it is not too late!

Ek Tha Tiger Body of Lies Movie Poster

But I’ll not spoil your mood criticizing the film on these lines. Set to release on the 15th of August 2012, Ek Tha Tiger stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. It has been directed by Kabir Khan. Now getting to the interesting part, let us discuss writers’ credits. Apparently it is an original piece. Screenplay credits go to Neelesh Mishra and Kabir khan and so does the dialogue credits. But exactly how original is it?

If you have seen the 2008, October release, Body of Lies by renowned director Ridley Scott, you will begin to question the claim of Ek Tha Tiger creators. Body of Lies is based on the David Ignatius novel of the same name. Both have the sub-plot of emerging human emotions in the professional area of international and national security. Body of Lies is about the CIA agent Ferris and Nizar where as Ek Tha Tiger is concerned with also the love interests that Tiger, RAW agent, sees in Zoya.

Body of Lies was staged around Iraq and Ek Tha Tiger around Ireland. Also come in the objections that these agents have to face from their respective agencies. Of course, we have less than a month’s wait to deal with before we find out for real whether Ek Tha Tiger is another case of plagiarism in Bollywood .

Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan In Ek Tha Tiger Movie Stills

Ek Tha Tiger releases 15th of August 2012.

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When the teaser of Ek Tha Tiger was launched, there was all around frenzy in the world of web. It continued with the release of each and every snippet that was floated post that. Now, when the music has released, there is a lot of curiosity and interest, especially amongst Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif fans.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in Ek Tha Tiger Movie Stills

Also, there are certain expectations since this is a Yash Raj production which is known for its good understanding of music. Not to mention director Kabir Khan who had ensured a hit music album for ‘New York’ despite the film being a thriller. No wonder, there are quite some good hopes that one has from the album. While listeners are expecting something big in the offering here, composer Sohail Sen (of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ fame) and guest composers Sajid-Wajid have been roped in to create magic along with various lyricists.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: Mashallah

Album opens with Sajid-Wajid’s Mashallah (also appearing in a ‘remix’ version), which was officially launched by YRF just a few days back along with a press conference. Though much has been said and written about the song, musically it does not live up to the listener’s expectations. Visually though it is expected to be a treat, courtesy Salman’ famous dance moves and some sensual moves by Katrina. Wajid and Shreya Ghoshal render this track but don’t quite offer anything unique to the listener. The song, as the promos suggest, has been shot in a Middle Eastern setting and hence an Arabian/Persian influence in lyrics (by Kausar Munir) as well as the music.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: Laapata

From this point on composer Sohail Sen takes over and his first offering is Laapata, a fast, vivacious romantic track, which helps in lifting one’s spirits. It has a lively beat to it with an inspiration from Spanish/Mexican music that captures one’s attention and pulls you in, especially when the ‘remix version’ comes calling. KK and Palak Muchhal are supported well by a chorus, hence creating an energetic environment which audience could possibly enjoy, provided there is right picturisation. Anvita Dutt has penned the lyrics, which live up to the mood since there is a touch of Spanish in it, hence lending an authentic feel.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: Banjaara

Banjaara communicates well with the audience and definitely is en route to be a chartbuster. Sukhvinder Singh is an apt choice here as his voice takes the song to another level and complements the music. Neelesh Mishra’s lyrics are again just the kind that go with Salman’s image and aid in making his character self-explanatory. More so, when Jolly (from Joshilay) takes over the proceedings in the ‘remix version’.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: Saiyaara

Mohit Chauhan, who is now pretty much a constant in all music albums of repute, makes his entry in Ek Tha Tiger with Saiyaara where Tarannum Malik is his co singer. While he has done justice to his inclusion, it is Tarannum’s hauntingly passionate deep voice which strikes the chord. Kausar Munir’s lyrics add to the song and give it a rich meaning with the usage of poetic words, case in point being the very title ‘saiyaaran’, which means ‘planet’ in Urdu. A delight to the ears, the song should be a success, what with chemistry of Salman and Katrina doing further wonders.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: Tiger’s Theme

Album moves ahead with ‘Tiger’s Theme’ which is composed by Julius Packiam. As the title suggests, it is the signature sound for the protagonist and is all set to accentuate the background score, more so since it is a pretty interesting mix and hence catchy. Julius has always been associated with Kabir Khan’s movies, right from ‘Kabul express’ to ‘New York’ days. Now yet again his theme track manages to capture the essence of the plot and need of the character.

Ek Tha Tiger Music Review: The Last Word

The album is good though in hindsight one does feel that it isn’t something extraordinary that one had expected from a combination as solid as YRF, Kabir Khan and Salman-Katrina. One somehow feels that the album doesn’t really go all the way. Of course it is not a downer either since overall Sohail Sen manages a constant theme to it and doesn’t stray, hence allowing a consistent sound. However a couple of more chartbusters would have done further wonders to the album.

Ek Tha Tiger Releases 15th August 2012