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Sing A Song
In a world of remixes, be a classic!
The Indian Film Industry often finds itself in a lot of controversies – unintentionally so – but they are always in the very middle of it. There was a time, especially reminiscent for a 90’s child like me where songs were such a quintessential part of the films being made. Originality was at its peak, and that is why they are still well tucked in the corners of our nostalgic mind.
Cut to the era of all things modern and no speck of originality to be found – todays’ Bollywood films have serious dearth of original soundtracks. At one time, where background scores and music albums were a key element of a grand experience in films – a perfect tool to enhance the impact a film has on its viewers, is lost in the labyrinth of remixes in the GenZ culture.
At the end of the day, the sound design, and the music is what the crowd will remember more than the story. It is these soundtracks that will be played in functions and stage performances and each star is recognized by someone calling out – “Hey weren’t you in that song sequence that was shot in the meandering lanes of Santorini, Greece?” But all that is lost today, most of the songs are remixes of age old hits and there is nothing new to look forward to.
However, shedding some light on the various genres of films that are there, maybe there are still a few of them that still believe in the beauty of a mellifluous background score or a soothing song written and created for that film- only.
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Period Films are one of the most logical examples in this context. Since they are a big trend in Bollywood, it is important to focus on all the key elements that make a period film as grand as it is. From the sets to the costumes to the star cast – every element is a part of the narrative – and so are the original background scores.
The incantations playing in the background with such appropriate song lyrics- serves as an ode to the guts and glory that Rani Padmini stood for.
The soft soulful theme song of Roop – the character played by Alia Bhatt in the period film – Kalank – the tune was just an extension of her character.
The upbeat tune of Bajirao Mastani’s theme song that represented the valour that Peshwa Bajirao stood for .
The Gujrati theme song that veteran director Sanjay Leela Bhansali added in the opening credits of Ram Leela – purely giving a taste of the Gujrati backdrop in which the Hindi adaptation of Romeo Juliet was built by him.
Compared to commercial films, period films have set an inspiring track record of how original sound designs can help in adding more definition to the narrative of films, they are singing a song of period tales and connecting with viewers as a perpetual memory of what the film offered in terms of originality.