But somehow, Chitra's very thin and near nasal voice just doesn't belong on this song alongside Daler's rasping, earthy and powerful voice, and that's the only slight letdown. And the overall feel of the bhangra-based song is quite earthy.

Because one always expects marvellous stuff from Rehman for title tracks - remember Roja, for instance? RDB track has a fairly hummable composition, and the music arrangement is tight as ever, though a bit too synthetic. Even if you don't understand the meaning of the prayer, listen to it with your eyes shut and your heart open, and you will find serene peace!īut the title track, Rang De Basanti, while competent, still leaves you wanting something more. Harshdeep Kaur's 1 minute 26 second rendition of Ik Onkar is truly an apt opener for the musical album of Rang De Basanti. Rang De Basanti (RDB) is certainly not Rehman's best work - not by a long stretch, but Rehman has only himself to blame, what with the high standards he sets for everyone -and that includes himself.īut the album sure opens brilliantly! After ages one's got to savour something from the Sikhs' holy prayer, the venerated Japji Sahab, in a Hindi film.

Rang de basanti song