Bappida sings for Rahman
The singer-composer has just recorded the title track of Mani Ratnams Guru
Noted music composer and playback singer Bappi Lahiri has been riding high on success. Following his chartbuster in Milan Luthria's Taxi Number 9211, the singer's flagging popularity has suddenly revived. The singer was even recently invited by A R Rahman to render a track for Mani Ratnam's forthcoming film Guru. Yes, I have sung the title track for Mani Ratnam's Guru, says Bappi, who has just returned from Chennai after recording the song.
It was fantastic, he says. I've known Rahman for ages. I met him for the first time when I was composing a song for my film Himmatwala. Even then he was different from the lot. His music was not run-of-the-mill. In fact, the Indian audience lacked the ear to appreciate his type of composition. But I was sure that someday he would be the best. I will openly admit that in today's generation of composers, he is the best, says Bappi.
The song for the film has been written by Gulzar. It was an honour to sing that song. I am a huge fan of Gulzar saab and I admire the way in which he has evolved over the years. I was pleasantly surprised to hear the lyrics of his Kajra re, says Bappi. Incidentally, Bappi got a call from A R Rahman inviting him to his studio in Chennai. I was surprised to see the kind of homework he did before calling me. He was sure about what he wanted from me. The recording was over in just one night. It is a seven-minute song, and they are going to use it in the credit scroll, with graphics, reveals the singer. But he refused to divulge the lyrics of the song. Now that's not my department. You'll have to ask Rahman or Gulzarji for the information, he states.
Ratnam was not present during the recording of the song. I spoke to him after I came back to Mumbai. I think he has already heard the song and he is happy with the final output, says Bappi. It seems that Bappi's second innings will see him more active in singing playback for other composers. Not exactly. I am very fussy as a singer. So whoever signs me has to put up with my tantrums. But I call it my creative liberty. And Rahman was at ease; he would just let me be. I have decided that if I get good offers and interesting tracks to sing, I won't think twice. I have realised that life can rock even if you are nearing 50, he admits.
Now Bappi is looking forward to his son Bappas career. He is more talented than I am. At his age, I was not as perfect as he is today. He will be a much better music composer than me, and I will be proud to be called Bappa's father someday, says the doting dad.
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