Lamhe: Music Review: Published in MOVIE magazine in 1990

A throwback to the first review of Lamhe's music album - note its the 'cassette' that's mentioned. Now you can't find a player for love nor money. 

I remember it was my fav CD - and was so annoyed I had to buy another one which had the title song Yeh Lamhe, Yeh Pal Hum, which was added later. In addition, there was new dance music! Spending HK$100 at Esquire Hong Kong to get the original copy - if you remember the good ol' days of CD sales. Was so obsessed with the movie, bought the two CDs, cassette, VHS tapes and even the laser disc!! 

MOVIE magazine's review; 

Lamhe (HMV)
Anil Kapoor, Sridevi

Like softly cascading spring blossoms, the numbers slide easily on your ears.  The Yash Chopra Shiv-Hari combo that had illuminated Lata's luminosity with moonstruck melodies in Chandni, now give us a follow up that doesn't fall down.  

True, the first time I heard the songs, they sounded like reheated leftovers from Chandni, but soon innocuous numbers like Meri Bindiya, Megha-re-megha, Yaad nahin, Bhool Gaya, and Choodiyaan Khanak Gayee wrapped themselves around my subconscious until I found myself humming along. 

All in all, a cassette with musical hues as inveigling as the Rajasthani desert, which forms the backdrop of the film. And so what if even Lata goes slightly breathless in places, and an Ila Arun sounds like foghorn on the blink.  I guess she's what they call an acquired taste.

--Published in MOVIE magazine in 1990. 

PS: Isn't it funny how for a music review, there's little mention of the lyricist, musicians, singers, apart from Lata Mangeshkar.

Lamhe was released on this day 33 years ago - ie November 4, 1991. Was my favourite Sridevi film for years, as it was for many, many NRIs. 

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