BIG Music releases Al-Risalah music
9 January 2008, 10:52 PM
MUMBAI: BIG Music & Home Entertainment has released the audio of Al-Risalah,
the Hollywood film
on the times and teachings of the Prophet of Islam. It has been directed by
Moustapha Akkad, a
pioneering Arabic director. Director Moustapha Akkad wanted the story to be
told in English so
that people all around the world can understand the film. He also felt the need
to pay a
tribute to the Middle East, where it took place.
Two different versions of the film (one in English and the other in Arabic),
were shot
simultaneously, scene by scene. Two completely different sets of actors shared
the same set.
Once a scene had been established, one actor would play a character in one
language, and then
the whole scene reshot with his corresponding number speaking in the other
language. The
English version was released as The Message, while the Arabic version became
Al-Risalah.
The movie is described as 'The story of Islam' put in its best form on motion
picture. The film
will be dubbed in Hindi now. The big strength of the dubbed version is its
soundtrack. The
movie includes the hit song Marhaba Mustapha, composed and sung by A R Rahman.
The lyrics of
the song are by Hazrat Khaja Sayed Sha Ameenulla Hussainy R.A.
Although there is only one song in the movie, the audio CD of Al-Risalah
contains additional
content including songs, teachings and preachings.
Syed Ahmed has penned four songs that have been composed by Raj Verma. Mohd
Salamat has put his
heart and soul in the rendition of the songs. The songs include Ya Rasoole
Khudha and Nabiyun
Ke Nabi.
The soundtrack is available in MC and CD format. The music will be available
for downloads on
all telecom operators. The company is planning the release of the home video by
the end of this month.
