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'Khanna & Iyer' - the title may look like as surnames of two neighbors of two families. But this is the title of forthcoming family entertainer. Showman Subhash Ghai will be venturing into half dozen small and medium budget films this year and this will be his first presentation of the year. The film will have new talents -- Sarvar Ahuja and Aditi Sharma -- as the lead pair of the film. Debutante director Hemant Hedge has directed this film under the banner of Mukta Search Light Pvt. Ltd. The film has the conventional backdrop of cultural conflict between two families woven in the framework of a typical love story. Music arranger-turned-composer Tabun Sutradhar has composed musical soundtracks. The composer made his debut with low profile musical entertainer 'Yash' with moderate success. It was followed by low budget entertainers 'Himmatwala' (1998) and 'Do Numbri' (1998). Tabun made his presence felt through the remix album of Subhash Ghai's 'Pardes' followed by his home production 'Joggers' Park'. Ironically, he makes his solo comeback in Subhash Ghai's production in a low profile entertainer 'Khanna & Iyer'. Lyricist Sunil Jha and Rajesh Johri have penned the lyrics . 'Khanna & Iyer' has eight original soundtracks that can be heard on T-Series cassettes and CD's.

Boom Boom: The family celebrations make way through mischievous and lively musical tone and rhythms with a fine punch of Caribbean and strong feel of hip-hop in the energetically paced soundtrack "Boom Boom". Kunal Ganjawala along with Sudesh Bhonsle pumps up the desired zest with above average musical arrangements that works well for the situation. Sunil Jha's lyric tries too hard to be hilarious with lines like "Dil Garden Garden Ho Gaya…" but the humorous zing is missing. Tabun Sutradhar fails to pitch anything spectacular or different that can set the body shaking on the floor. It just makes itself for average, lively and peppy number that might make itself special in this low profile film.

Meri Jindari: Tabun Sutradhar pitches his finest composition "Meri Jindari" with fine concoction of western sentimental feel and Punjabi hip-shaking musical thump. It's energetically vivacious Sukhwinder Singh with melodiously sweet Madhushree shining with the mike and making it special. The song talks about patching up with your soul mate as the strong impulse feel of Punjabi folksy touch helps in generating the emotional and romantic feel with impressive lyrical work by Rajesh Johri. Tabun's music is successful in delivering catchy tunes but the song remains miles away from anything chartbusting. The composer has felt strongly for this song as it returns with disco flavors in "Meri Jindari (remix)".

It's pleasant to hear Madhushree's melodious voice in the remix as the soundtrack "Meri Jindari (remix)" shapes up in conventional mould of Calypso club mix. The funky paced disco fillers mix up well with synchronized flute notes and fine vocal works. Hear it if you want your body to move on the dancing floors.

Raasta Pyar Ka: A mediocre soundtrack that talks about tough hardships in the path of life and success comes in conventional musical arrangements in the soundtrack "Raasta Pyar Ka". It sounds much similar to average track "Khelenge Khelenge" ('Iqbal') with extra effect of Caribbean chorus musical impact. Sunil Jha's expressive lyrics deserve much better musical co-ordination while singers Kunal Ganjawala and Shreya Ghoshal live up to expectations. The excruciating vocal impact of Kunal Ganjawala should work impressively in lifting the tempo in the dramatic moments of the film.

"Raasta Pyar Ka (remix)" hits the deck with mediocre paced funky disco beats that collages well with rip-roaring and echoing musical effect and effective vocals. It's another "run of the mill" remix added to accommodate the space in the album and lure pop genre listeners.

Rootho Na: Tabun Sutradhar's musical intellect makes another striking presence in slow "n" titillating romantic track "Rootho Na", where lovers share romantic vibes. This number will be emblematic for its mushy romantic feel and will impress with Kunal Ganjawala and Shreya Ghoshal's effective voices. Rajesh Johri's lyrics may not be striking but positively work for its situational feel. The song comes with a shade of traditional South Indian music with the conventional Bollywood sentimental feel that will positively catch listeners' attention. The producer/ composer has felt special for this number as it has been used aggressively in the promos of the film. Tabun tries to recreate the nostalgia of this song through different voices in its second version and instrumental version "Piano Piece".

Pop singer Jojo along with sensuously paced Suzanne comes with similar lyrics and musical arrangements in the second version of "Rootho Na". It's mere exposure to new singing talent to accommodate the space in the album. Suzanne's voice is the spotlight of the song where her seductive voice lifts the tempo while Jojo's voice fails to impress.

Piano Piece: "Piano Piece" is the slow and instrumental work where the tunes of "Rootho Na" make pleasing effect through impressive piano notes. This brief and impressive instrumental should work best as the background score in the mushy romantic ambience of the film.

Tabun Sutradhar, the new name resurrected on the musical scenario, comes with above average compositions in his first big solo appearance after his debut film album 'Yash' (1996). Unfortunately, the composer has failed to be ground breaking as he has not forayed into any typical style of music that could be trendsetting. Unlike Pritam or Mithoon, the composer has rehashed and refurbished conventional Bollywood and western tunes in all of his soundtracks. The album has its high points in the soundtracks "Boom Boom", "Meri Jindari" and "Rootho Na" but won't be promising anything to be chartbuster in coming weeks. Due to its low profile and poor promotion the album will go unnoticed and will face tough competition from bestsellers like 'Namastey London', 'Hattrick' etc.