Year: 2005
Label: VENUS
Genre: Comedy
Director: Priyadarsan
Music Director: Prittam
Leading Cast:  Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, John Abrahm 

When Priyadarshan  and Paresh Rawal team up the result has always been a super entertainer. The team that produced comedy hits including Hera Pheri, Hungama and Hulchul is now bringing you yet another high-voltage comedy. Titled “Garam Masala” it is a remake of  Priyandarshan’s own Malayalam hit 'Boeing Boeing',    The cast includes Akshay Kumar, John Abraham along with three gorgeous women making their debut , Daisy, Neetu, Nargis and Rimmi Sen.

While the Priyadarshan-Paresh team has figured out the formula for success on the screen, it seems that music director Prittam  has also figured out the recipe for success on the music end. Mix a bit of pop, a dash of Bhangra, a pinch of rap'n'reggae with a lot of fabulous voices and you are sure to have a hit. Prittam set the trend for funky numbers with a strong rhythmic base in his “Dhoom Machale” number that was a chart buster and he continues the same trend in Garam Masala. Teaming up with lyricist Sameer the sound track seems perfect for a lighthearted film targeting the youth.

Prittam opens in style with “Ada”.   A number with a strong rhythm, funky musical arrangements and a bit of rap, the song has all the markings of a hit.. Sonu Nigam’s youthful voice is perfect for the song and the catchy tune is bound to be heard in the party circles. Of course what is an album without a remix? DJ Suketu continues the fun in his zany remix that could keep you on the dance floor.

Next comes “Chori Chori” a western pop - punjabi bhangra fusion that should soon be a dance floor favorite. Hema Sardesi’s crooning and Sukwinder Singh’s energetic rendition makes it fun to listen to. Though Labh Jaiua(Punjabi MC) steals the show with his rendition. There is an authentic feel to the song and the rap'n'reggae touch only serves to enhance the song's appeal. 

Adnan Sami is in his element in “Kiss Me Baby”   Even though it is not the best of Sami, the  rhythm takes over the song and promises to be a hit.. With everything about a girl compared to 'Garam Masala', it is non-stop fun with heavy beats that make you jump on the dance floor on the next available opportunity.

No track can be complete without a  sweet romantic number. Sonu Nigam sings the funky version of  'Falak Dekhun', a rhythmic love song written by Mayur Puri.  A likeable number with a slight Spanish touch.  Udit Narayan does a fabulous job in a version of “Falak Dekhun”  that concentrates on the melody without any funky musical arrangements. The rhythm lovers may fast forward here.

My favorite singer Sunidhi Chauhan comes together with K.K for 'Dil Samunder', the last number in the album, which again relies on beats, pace and rhythm. It has a good dose of English portions and though the songs preceding it made a much greater impression, it too is not too far behind. K.K. comes up with a full throated rendition. A fine addition to the rest of the album

So what do I think of Garam Masala?  I love to dance! I like songs that are  full of energy  and keep me on the dance floor! Since this is a track that keeps the dance floor in mind,  I have to give it thumbs up !

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