Saathiya [2002]

The title song - Saathiya is something which one can attribute to Rehman on first hearing itself. Rhythm is the overpowering factor in the number and it clicks instantly. Sonu Nigam is in his smooth'n'silky touch and one just feels that he is one guy who deserves to be at the top. We won't discuss too much about the quality of lyrics by Gulzar for this track as they are consistently excellent in the entire album. The poetry is to be heard to be believed and the effect is just spellbinding. The way the number has been directed and choreographed is breath-stopping and one just seems to be lost in the scenery around. Shaad Ali follows his mentor's footsteps and does just what he has been tought to !! If the entire movie is as inspiring as this track then Saathiya should be one of the bright spots of the dark and gloomy 2002

Director: Shaad Ali
Writers: Sampooran Singh Gulzar (dialogue), Mani Ratnam (screenplay)
Release Date: 20 December 2002 (India)
Cast: Rani Mukherjee, Vivek Oberoi, Tanuja, Satish Shah, Sharat Saxena, Swaroop Sampat, Veerendra Saxena, Sandhya Mridul, Ujjwal Rana, Anju Mahendru, Tinnu Anand

1. Saathiya - Sonu Nigam.
2. Chalka Chalka Re – Richa Sharma, Mahalaxmi Iyer.
3. Aye Udi Udi Udi - Udit Narayan.
4. Chupke Se – Sadhna Sargam, Murtaza Khan, Gulam Qadir.
5. O Humdum Suniyo Re – Kumar Ganjawala, K K, Shaans.
6. Mere Yaar Mila De – A. R. Rahman Song.
7. Naina Milaike – Sadhana Sargam, Madhushree.
8. Manglayam – Kumar Ganjawala, K K, Shaan, Srinivas.
9. Chori Pe Chori - Asha Bhonsle, Kartik, Blaaze.