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''Iqbal'' pair of director Nagesh Kukunoor and actor Shreyas Talpade are back with ''Dor'', an emotional tale of two

women who are strangers but are tied by a common string Dor! Ayesha Takia and Gul Panag are the two women starring in this

film presented by Sahara One that has music by Salim Sulaiman who also composed for ''Iqbal'' and has lyrics by Mir Ali Husain.

From a film like this, one doesn''t really have any set expectations from the soundtrack. Awaiting a string of situational songs set to

suit the film''s backdrop Rajasthan, one plays on the album. Result in the end is an album that caters only to a particular segment

of audience.

Shafqat Amanat Ali from Pakistani band Fuzon, who recently delivered a chartbuster ''Mitwa'' KANK is seen in a

different mood altogether in the song ''Yeh Honsla''. A spirited track about having a positive attitude and looking forward in

future rather than loosing hopes, it is a song that is rooted in Indian classical music and has been orchestrated quite well by Salim

Sulaiman. They maintain a smooth flow by keeping the instruments strictly in the background and that too in minimal doses. Salim

Merchant too adds support to this poetic track written by Mir Ali Husain who keeps the philosophical mood alive. A 100 seconds

sad version of the track comes in the end of the album which has Karsan Sargathia coming in for Salim Merchant to lend support to

Shafqat.

It''s rare to find Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal coming together for a song but it is made possible with ''Imaan Ka

Asar''. On looking at lyrics, one expects another classical based number to be coming up after ''Yeh Honsla'' but one is

pleasantly surprised to hear a melodious soft track with western undertones, instead. The pacing is just perfect for this

Indian-western fusion something at which Salim Sulaiman are quite good at and together they come up with an ear friendly

composition that has an appeal for the classes. Though the song again has a philosophical mood and would appear as a part of the

background score, in home music system it can be heard repeatedly at a low volume.

''Kesariya Balam'' that follows next is dipped in Rajasthani folk music and Karsan Sargathia is a good choice for a song

belonging to this genre. Salim-Sulaiman do show their versatility by coming up with appropriate arrangements for this track which

moves at a slow pace. For the situation it should fit in well when the movie is on though one doesn''t really expect many to play on

the album just to check this song out. Another 100 second musical piece comes in the form of ''Dor Theme'' that again

maintains a slow pace with an effective use of an array of violins to suit the film''s setting.

Pratichee sings the celebration track ''Piya Ghar Aaya'' which is about the homecoming of the loved one. The song

maintains the Rajsthani folk flavor that maintains an authentic touch and reminds of the 80s when such songs were composed in

abundance. Pratichee sings the song well in a carefree manner while letting her hair loose and makes way for a song that should

have a colorful and bright feel to it. ''Allah Hoo Alaah Hoo'' has an extended prelude that creates a base before the track

picks up pace with Salim Merchant as the singer. A rhythmic sufi track in appreciation of the divine force, it is like dozens of other

sufi tracks heard in the past but there is something about the tune that makes you give it yet another hearing in spite of the déjà vu

feel.

For the lovers of classical music, there is Trilok Gurtu''s ''Expression of Love'' which comes towards the end. A love song

that would be comprehended primarily by those who closely follow Indian classical music and are Gurtu''s fans, it is certainly not for

the ''aam junta'' which prefers something different but not something on the lines of a track like this which requires a listener to have

good knowledge about music to catch its nuances.

''Dor'' as an album works only for those who are either followers of classical music or enjoy hearing songs with a Rajasthani

folk music base. There is no doubt that composers Salim Sulaiman maintain good quality throughout but overall the album caters

only to a niche audience.