Saif Ali Khan-Nikita Dutta sizzling chemistry marks Jewel Thief’s romantic track Ilzaam

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Back in times when a ‘sizzling’ track meant something usually restricted to dances (again usually in a Western mode), the older Jewel Thief (1967) saw two lethal all-timers in this tenor: Raat akeli hai (filmed on Tanuja) and Baithe hain kya usske paas (picturized on Helen). These evergreen songs were composed by S.D. Burman and written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

The definition would also apply to rain songs by the lead pair in various movies, right from the Raj Kapoor-Nargis times of yore. And soon, ‘chemistry’ among lead pairs began to be discussed and hyped in such songs.

And so we have a sizzler again in the song, Ilzaam, from the new film of that name. Though not a rain song, it is filmed on Saif Ali Khan in the title-role, and Nikita Dutta, and as is the ‘pop’ trend now, such tracks are named after just one word! The actual first line (after a truly incomprehensible prelude) of this song goes Tujhse milke khud se milne ki fursat bhi na paayi.

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A media release terms this as follows: “The second song from Jewel Thief, Ilzaam is out—and it is a stunning visual and musical experience. The soul of this song is Saif Ali Khan’s and Nikita Dutta’s sizzling chemistry…While Nikita is a blend of beauty and tenderness, the expressions in her eyes are heart-touching. Her performance strengthens the emotional tone of the song.”

Ahem! And then it goes on, “Saif Ali Khan also complements her well—his calm, emotive presence and soft but effective performance add depth to the chemistry. Their relationship on screen is mature, emotional and extremely romantic—every frame is a beautiful blend of tension and tenderness. The song is directed by Robbie Grewal and Kookie Gulati.”

Ilzaam is composed by Soundtrek and Anees Ali Sabri and sung by Vishal Mishra and Shilpa Rao. Kumaar writes the lyrics, which, as is the case increasingly in today’s times, showcases the yawning chasm between situations, characters and the words: there is a line that talks of their love being Sare-aam (bold enough to be flaunted in public) whereas they are being shown as clandestine lovers!

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