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LETS FACE it. There isn't anyone like A. R. Rahman on the Indian music scene. He is simply the best and his audios sell like hot cakes. Saregama and Rahman have come together once again with "Saathiya" the Hindi remake of the Mani Ratnam's musical love story "Alaipaayuthe". Rahman has sprung a surprise as it has once again kick-started the sagging sales of audios, especially in Northern India. Said K.V.Ramaswamy, Business Head (South) Saregama: "It has become a rage and from day one it is on the top of the charts." The feeling of being in the midst of a musical odyssey is consolidated by Gulzar's expressive lyrics. The title track of "Saathiya", which is sung by Sonu Nigam is the highlight of the album. But Rahman fans in Chennai say that the original sound track in Tamil was better than the Hindi version. After all, some of A.R.Rahman's best tunes have been made for Mani Ratnam. Nearly 40 per cent of the original has been remixed to suit the Hindi market. Rahman has himself sung a new song "Mera Yaar Mila De.." in the album. Saregama and Rahman has come out with a winner that may become the number one of 2002, if the Vivek Oberio-Rani Mukherjee film releasing on December 6 turns out to be a hit.
SREEDHAR PILLAI
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