New Delhi: AR Rahman pays homage to the Bharat Ratna awardee Ustad Bismillah Khan through the songs of 'Raanjhanaa', which is directed by Aanand L Rai.
Since the film starring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor is based in the heartland of Benaras, the music composer looked no further than Bismillah Khan, who hailed from Benaras itself. Rahman who has previously worked with Ustad Khan on a south film a few years ago, will now make use of shehnai in all of the film's songs.
Aanand L Rai confirmed the news, "When Rahman sir heard the script intrinsic of Benaras flavour, thoughts of Ustad Bismillah Khan immediately came to his mind and it was then that he suggested using elements of the shehnai in all songs of Raanjhanaa in honor of the music maestro. The songs in the film are an unsaid tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan and Beneras. Rahman sir holds Bismillah Khan in high regard and has even met his family."
Adds producer Krishika Lulla, "There are several shehnai elements in the songs of Raanjhanaa and they have come out beautifully. You can only expect the best from Rahman"....
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