Producer: Subhash Kapoor
Director: Subhash Kapoor
Cast: Milind Soman, Sachin Khedekar, Sandhya Mridul, Sanjay Suri
Music: Gaurav Dayal
Singers: Labh Janjua, Naresh Iyer, Bill Singh, Jaspinder Narula, Sonu Nigam, Shubha Mudgal

Though India’s dream for the world cup has shattered, Bollywood filmmakers are not going to get affected by it any way. ‘Say Salaam India’ is the next offering on cricket mania a successor of ‘Hat Trick’ that failed to garner much attention.  The film is about underdogs and how they make the mighty fall directed by debutant Subhash Kapoor. Sanjay Suri and Milind Soman are in the lead of the film. Gaurav Dayal composes along with many lyricists for the 9 tracks of the album. Though there is zilch expectations from the soundtrack, what you get at last is a pleasant surprise.

Rendered by Sonu Nigam this inspirational number 'Tana Re Bana Re' does steal your heart. His rendition gives the desired young feel to this number. It’s the rhythm, western arrangements and meaningful lyrics flowing out of the pens of Gauhar Raza for this situational track that sets it apart. There is a remix version of the number and a female version rendered by Shubha Mudgal. Her version can be said to be almost unplugged sung in a low pace. Also Indian instruments substitute western arrangements here.

Naresh Iyer who captivated the minds with 'Masti Ki Paathshaala' refreshes us with one similar number 'Haiyya Haiyya' with composer Gaurav Dayal giving it an exquisite Rahman feel. Another inspirational number, a true blue cricket song, out there to cheer the players at the field. Gauhar Raza does the lyrics. A situational track with a catchy feel, this surely isn’t worth a miss.

'Chaal Murkhiyon Wali' comes from Labh Janjua who has thrilled us earlier with 'Pyaar Karke Pachtaya' and 'Rabba Khair Kare'. It is a good celebration Punjabi dance number written by S. Mukhtiyar and mix of electronica and bhangra-pop feel makes it thoroughly enjoyable. Even the remix version of the song is interesting with added punch and rhythm.

The 'Theme Music' is meant for the film but the haunting music makes it utterly likeable. It’s a slow song with mellow pace with rhythm added with varied instruments.

Have an enjoyable time with the two bonus tracks included like 'Kainthewala' and 'Kamli'. 'Kainthewali' is a merge of Punjabi folk and English rap written by Lalli that takes you to a different experience altogether. Singer Bill Singh ensures that you’ve a foot tapping time hearing to this hip-hop number.

Follows 'Kamli' another pleasant number with the words and musical arrangements outdoing each other. The song has a north Indian flavour and is written by Kuldeep Singh. It too registers a foot tapping impact with a mix of Western and Punjabi effects.

The soundtrack has some real surprises in store for you as you enjoy listening to 'Chaal Murkhiyon Wali', 'Tana Re' and 'Haiyya Haiyya'.  Decent numbers imply a satisfactory hearing and you surely do enjoy your outing of ‘Say Salaam India’.