Dhoom 3

Music: Pritam
Critic's Rating: ***1/2
Every new instalment in a franchise seeks to set itself apart from it's predecessor. In this one’s case, it doesn’t stray too far from the original material. Malang,sung by Siddharth Mahadevan and Shilpa Rao,starts with an African introduction,which is then followed by desi beats and even some Sufi influences woven in.
Easily one of the better tracks on the album, it’s also entered the charts this week.Given the variety of sounds, this song could just as easily been christened ‘Mélange’ instead. Next, is Kamli. Sunidhi Chauhan gives this smartly programmed track her all. It’s got an Arabesque vibe, that’s perfect for when you want to indulge in belly-dancing.Pushes all the right buttons.Then there’s Tu Hi Junoon,sung by Mohit Chauhan.It’s a mid-tempo number that struggles to keep you interested.
Dhoom Machale Dhoom, the latest reiteration of the by-now very familiar title track, begins by poking fun at itself, and is followed by a breathless yet energetic rendition by Aditi Singh Sharma. Shankar Mahadevan’s younger son Shivam debuts with Bande Hain Hum Uske, an unusually sombre track for someone so young. Anish Sharma also features on the track, composed by Julius Packiam.
Dhoom Tapis an instrumental set that forms the background for Aamir’s bynow heavily promoted dance sequence. The Dhoom:3 Overtureis an instrumental piece that’s composed by Packiam and is a slightly up-tempo and far moodier version of Bande Hain Hum Uske.
The album comes to a close with the Arab version of Dhoom Machale sung quite fervently by Naya. Packed to the brim with the usual expected bells and whistles, this one doesn’t take too many chances and plays it a little too safe.