Vishal Dadlani talks to Ritika Arora about making music for Karan Johar’s forthcoming film
Nazia Hassan’s popular song Disco Deewane, composed by Biddu, is once again topping the music charts. Though the song has never been out of public memory but its remake avatar by Vishal Shekhar, which is a part of Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, is a recent addition to many Djs’ playlists.
“We have twisted the desi number. Hip hop has been added to it, to make it more appealing. We have just used the phrase disco deewane and have changed the lyrics totally. Student Of The Year is light fun-filled film. The song was perfect for the prom party,” said Vishal.
This is the duo’s first full-fledged project with Johar as a director. “We share a good rapport. I and Shekhar have previously worked with him in I Hate Luv Storys and Dostana. Karan is very easy to work with.” Vishal has also sung Ratta Maar and Vele along with Shekhar.
“Before making music for the film it’s important to understand the script. This film revolves around youngsters. Even the cast is new. We wanted to make masti songs and not heavy emotional numbers. The tracks sit perfectly with the scenes and situations in the film,” added Vishal who is also the co-founder of the rock band Pentagram.“I have grown up listening to RD Burman and Pancham Da. I am heavily inspired by their work.”
Vishal feels our music industry has evolved over the years.“It’s so exciting and fulfilling to work with artists like AR Rahman, Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, Pritam, Amit Trivedi. They have taken music to an altogether different level. They make such refreshing music. I love the songs from Barfi. Nowadays a lot of bands are coming in, youngsters are getting a platform to showcase their talent. Earlier things were different.”
Vishal ended by saying that he has number of Bollywood projects lined up. “Everything is in its initial stages. Alongwith my band members, I am working on the next album,” he concluded.
source: http://www.dailypioneer.com / Home> Vivacity / Saturday, September 08th, 2012
