When you have a title like ' Phir Milenge ', director like Revathy ( Mitr ) and the star cast comprising of Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shilpa Shetty, you know what's in the offering - an emotional journey about three people and what happens in their lives when they come together. With ' Phir Milenge ', Revathy ventures into mainstream Bollywood cinema after winning applause in highly acclaimed award-winning crossover film ' Mitr '. Incidentally Salman Khan and Revathy have worked together more than decade back when they were paired opposite each other in 'Love'. A Sahara Manoranjan creation, Phir Milenge is produced by Percept Picture Company, has music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Bhavatha Raja and Nikhil Vinay and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi ( Hum Tum ) and Sameer.

Two things that catch your attention in ' Jeene Ke Ishaare ' are a) Lyrics and b) the sound of guitar that accompanies the song throughout. A song about hope, love and togetherness, it is a sweet and simple song sung exceedingly well by Shankar who is in his full elements here. A touching number, this is an ideal number to be sung to your loved one. Prasoon's lyrics are touching while the composition and at the same time very easy on ears. An extended piece of electronic guitar in the end gives a good finishing touch to this number which may not be hummed around by everyone alike but liked by all!

Nikhil Vinay, Sonu Nigam and Sameer unite again in ' Betaab Dil ', a nice melodious love song that has Shreya Ghoshal giving them company. There is something about the music of Nikhil Vinay when it appears on T-Series. Howsoever heard-before it may seem like, it still never fails to entertain - especially this number about 'Meet me again before you leave forever', that brings a smile on your face. After a smile, it also saddens with its sad version . Sonu Nigam goes solo in this ' dard-e-judaai ' number and sings in a mellowed tone. ' Betaab Dil ' is inspired from the Laxmikant Pyarelal school of music and doesn't let the legends down. The first two tracks of the album increases your expectations manifold and you look forward for the following tracks.

' Khushiyon Ki Koshish ' is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy and sung by the duo of Srinivas and Mahalaxmi. A poetic number put to lyrics by Prasoon Joshi, it again gets full marks due to trademark S-E-L style of melody blended with rhythm that seldom disappoints. A classy number, it is of kind that is better heard than sung due to its poetic nature. A number that should be appreciated by the gentry!

Title song ' Phir Milenge ' is a very brief track that is mainly based on just the two words ' Phir Milenge ' and seems to be primarily a musical piece for the title sequence and at places as a background score. It continues in the same vein as the previous number by being sober and simple. Composed by Bhavathi Raja, it is sung by Vijay Yesudas and Febi.

Pairing of Bhavathi Raja and Vijay Yesudas comes again, this time for a full-fledged number ' Kuchh Pal '. The track has a very southern feel about it and has heavy-duty lyrics that may be appreciated only by the classes. Overall too the number is quite slow and situational and won't be much appealing. A kind of song that is best left for the movie's narrative but not much sung and hummed around! Average.

Everyone remembers the immensely successful ' Zara Zara ' from ' Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein '. Bombay Jayshree, the voice behind the number, sings again in ' Khul Ke Muskurale ', an offbeat number that again has poetic lyrics. An exceedingly slow number, at places it does have that R.D. Burman touch. This too follows the trend of previous two numbers that are aimed purely at the classes and will not meet with much positive reaction from the hardcore masses.

Concluding track ' Yaad Hai Wo Pehli Mulaqat ' by Abhijeet is a sadder version of ' Jeene Ke Ishaare ', which is written by Sameer who writes something very different from the routine stuff that he does for the regular Bollywood potboilers. Abhijeet impresses yet again and proves that his decision to be selective in singing is doing well for his career.

Most of the tracks of ' Phir Milenge ' are soft numbers that should be liked by the lovers of simple and sober music. But it too does have its share of deficiencies with a couple of numbers that are too lyrics-heavy and not as entertaining as one would have liked them to be. In all, an album that won't be remembered for years to come but makes for a good hearing a few times at least. Add to it the popularity Salman Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Shankar Ehsaan Loy are having off late and that should ensure that the album would safely sail through.