Just before the world premiere of Imtiaz Ali’s Highway at the Berlin International Film Festival, the musical genius A.R. Rahman talks to Anu Rangachar about his philosophy in life, how his musical technique is inspired by his own spirituality of seeking love and truth, and why he is committed to his music college in Chennai. His one advice to the young composers: “Be Original”.
This is your second film with Imtiaz Ali. How was composing music for Highway different from composing music for Rockstar?
The background score in Highway is more minimalist and it is not locked down to any choreography.
Does the theme or the mood of a film shape a tune/melody/song or vice versa..?
The theme does shape the music of a film. In Highway, the most important sound for me is the implosive silence; as this is the voice of the main protagonist Veera...
This is your second film with Imtiaz Ali. How was composing music for Highway different from composing music for Rockstar?
The background score in Highway is more minimalist and it is not locked down to any choreography.
Does the theme or the mood of a film shape a tune/melody/song or vice versa..?
The theme does shape the music of a film. In Highway, the most important sound for me is the implosive silence; as this is the voice of the main protagonist Veera...
- 2/18/2014
- by Anu Rangachar
- DearCinema.com
Mumbai, June 17: The 10th edition of "Star Parivaar Awards" was not just about the grand sets and trophies, it was also about entertaining and scintillating dance sequences choreographed by Shiamak Davar.
This was the first time Shiamak choreographed something for the small screen and the performances by the celebrities turned out to be a visual delight for the audience.
Sooraj-Sandhya from "Diya aur Baati hum", Aditya-Pankhuri from "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai", Gopi-Ahem and Rashi-Jigar from "Saathiya", Aakash-Poonam from "Ek Ghar Banauga", Ranvijay-Veera and their on screen mom Ratan from "Veera" as well as "Nach Baliye 5" winners.
This was the first time Shiamak choreographed something for the small screen and the performances by the celebrities turned out to be a visual delight for the audience.
Sooraj-Sandhya from "Diya aur Baati hum", Aditya-Pankhuri from "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai", Gopi-Ahem and Rashi-Jigar from "Saathiya", Aakash-Poonam from "Ek Ghar Banauga", Ranvijay-Veera and their on screen mom Ratan from "Veera" as well as "Nach Baliye 5" winners.
- 6/17/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
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