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Asthram:’ Pleasant in patchesSaturday June 17 2006 19:13 IST
P Tulasi
Unlike his other movies, Asthram (starring Vishnu Vardhan and Anushka) by S A Rajkumar, has a fairly large sprinkling of mass songs. The only relief is the track Prema Kanna Emundi by Rajesh, Ananthu & chorus which is hummable. Veturi’s lyrics need no certificate -- because they are simply superb.The lyrics for the title track for which Vishwa, Anchal and the music director himself have lent their voices, is a mix of Telugu, Hindi and English. It is a hot number having drumbeats and is targetted at youth. The two numbers penned by Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar obviously are meant for keeping masses in good humour.Padahare, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Roshini, resembles a qawwali. Another track, Sakhiya, sung once by Karunya (Indian Idol fame) and by Hariharan, both accompanied by the female singer Shivani, is enjoyable. Bhuvanachandra’s lyrics fail to leave a long-lasting impression on the listener.The track, Undipo Nesthama though sung by Chitra and Rajesh, fails to be melodious. The album has three pleasant numbers.It also provides karaoke for all the numbers. Budding singers can record the songs in their voice and get a chance to render their voices in the forthcoming film to be produced by Supreme Recording Company Private Limited.