Khiladi 786 music review: The album is a mixed bag

Himesh Reshammiya's music for Akshya Kumar's film is promising but has its Shortcomings
Film: Khiladi 786; Music Director: Himesh Reshammiya; Lyricists: Sameer, Shabbir Ahmed and Himesh Reshammiya, Singers: Himesh Reshammiya, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Hamsika Iyer, Mynampati Sreeram Chandra, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Vineet Singh, Aman Trikha, Yashraj Kapil, Alam Gir Khan, Rajdeep Chatterjee, Javed Ali, Shreya Ghoshal, Harshdeep Kaur and Singh Chandrakala

Bollywood's 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar is back in action to pack a punch with His new outing Khiladi 786. The film's soundtrack has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya. It has seven tracks and five remixes Original.

First up on the playlist is Lonely, Whose initial tune sounds similar to Alexandra Stan Mr Saxobeat's hit number. The song has rap by Yo Yo Honey and, on the whole, the number has good dancing beats. There are good Reshammiya and voice inputs by Hamsika Iyer. The song is addictive, thanks to Himesh's nasal touch, as I croons at regular intervals Oh bawariya During the song. The track has a remix version too, but That is not too great.

Balma pays tribute to the music of the late RD Burman and features sounds from the past. However, it takes some inspiration from Also LMFAO's track Sexy and I know it. It is full of energy and charm the listener Manages to groovy With its beat and the seductive voice of Shreya Ghoshal who has good company in the vocals with Sreeram Chandra. Surely to track That can make you hit the dance floor. The remix though is quite ordinary and it is better to stick with the original.

The next track, Long drive, starts off as a rock number with the guitar but Suddenly moves into desi beats. The sounds then fuse and it transforms into a hip-hop and rock mix. It's a daring experiment by Reshammiya, Mika who has got behind the mike in a different avatar altogether. He is slow, yet his voice does not dilute the track, instead, it allures you all the more towards it. Also It has a fun version remixed Bhangra dhol and tumbi Which features to make you sway.

Next up is the romantic Saari saari raat number, crooned by Reshammiya. It has a very dreamy and beautiful composition, and will surely strike a chord with lovebirds.

It is Followed by Hookah bar, Which has the trio of Reshammiya, Vineet Singh and Aman Trikha sounding quite celebratory. However, DESPITE some fine music, the song is unable to move the listener. It's remixed version is passe.

The title track gets the smiles back. However, it sounds like a new version of Hud hud dabangg with fresh lyrics. DESPITE the vocals by Vineet Singh, Aman Trikha, Yashraj Kapil, Alam Gir Khan and Rajdeep Chatterjee, the listener is unable to get out of the Dabangg mode. There is a racy remix of this one too, but it Suffers Because of the same trajectory.

Last but not the least is Your hari peer, musically speaking Which has a lot to offer as Himesh Punjabi folk and qawwali combine to dole out an eclectic mix. Javed Ali, Shreya Ghoshal, Harshdeep Kaur and Singh Chandrakala mesmerise With Their voices.

Overall, the album is a mixed bag That has some shortcomings, but there are tracks Which are capable of making it to the music charts.