Originally Posted by raagas
I need more time/listenings to form an opinion. But yes, lyrics are disappointing. If the audience cannot connect, i am sure it is the lyrics and poor quality picturisation.
I no longer see a North Indian audience and South Indian audience. someone from bangalore is working in Noida and someone from Punjab is now in Chennai. But talking in terms of audience - i dont think anyone has got anything against IR for not patronising his music. Just that a certain package clicks and IR couldnt find the right stuff to make the package appealing. The package includes - good filmmaker, interesting story, good treatment, good visuals, good actors for visibility of the film and good lyricist. IR couldnt get all these add-ons that could have inspired him to come up with something outstanding. The only exception is Cheeni Kum. It had all of the above and look how the audience have enjoyed it. Infact,i must say that many people from south did not enjoy chenni kum soundtrack, because they preferred original songs.but hindi audience have enjoyed it thoroughly.
I still feel, if IR gets something like a Aamir Khan film or something like that.. he can create wonders..bcoz ultimately.. its the team's performance that makes an impact today.
(Dil Chahta Hai was not just about its music, but about its director,story,actors,presentation,music and lyrics and see how the music sold).