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stardust
interview
You
will be working only in perhaps half a dozen films a year..why?
What will I do if I work for more films and only a few click? I do not
want my energy to be wasted. I want every film to be a musical hit. In
fact, "Thiruda Thiruda" songs have created a record for any
Tamil film - 25,000 discs were sold in Malaysia. They are going to give
us platinum discs.
What offers are you getting?
I like to work only with dedicated film makers. I also take a long time.
I thought that the Hindi film industry won't get used to this. So I made
only the right choices
What's your view of the Hindi film industry ?
Hindi film music is going international. But Roja proved that
traditional tunes can also be hits.
How much are you paid?
I have read it written that I'm getting Rs 25 lakhs for a movie. It's
under 10, actually for Roja I was paid Rs 25,000. I don't like to demand
high amounts because I think that will rob me of my creativity.
Are you aware that there seems to be a campaign against you in the
Mumbai film music circles?
What do I say to that? If I do good work, then the campaign will die a
natural death. It's no point talking against anyone or retaliating. It's
better just to prove facts with one's music. On and off, I'm told about
the statements made by certain people but believe me, the best option is
to keep quiet. Music speaks, statements don't.
Mani Ratnam has said that you've been composing more love songs after
your marriage.
(Blushes a tomato red) Yeah probably, but I'm composing more love songs
for his films. Has your new-born daughter inspired you to compose a
lullaby? Aaaaieee, you're asking me funny questions.
You can give me a funny answer. (Laughs)
Can't. I'm definitely inspired by my daughter... she's
eight-months-old... we've named her Khatija. One day, I'll surely
compose a lullaby for her. Now she goes off to sleep without any music.
Has any song recently caught your fancy?
Don't listen to much. But from what I've heard, I liked the Colonial
Cousins. Unlike most of the bubble gum music coming our way, their
compositions have a certain standard of quality.
What would you do if you were locked up in a room with Anu Malik and
Anand Milind? Would you get into a fight or talk to them?.
Of course, I'd talk to them--but definitely not on the subject of
copyright laws.
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