In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, A. R. Rahman and Imtiaz Ali talk about their upcoming movie Chamkila. They share insights about the artistic bond that they share with each other and also spill beans about their creative conflict. A. R. Rahman talks about how he decided to sing a song in the movie and as a leader what makes him want to give opportunities to other good singers in the industry. Imtiaz Ali talks about the coming together of the cast, A. R. Rahman being approached first for the movie and how Diljit Dosanjh and Parineet Chopra were the obvious choices for the role of Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur. Rahman also talks about the usage of AI in the world of music and draws parallel with live music that was recorded for Chamkila. A. R. Rahman talks about finally making punjabi music, being self critical and the pressure to make good songs because Rockstar music is still a hit. Watch till the end.


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0:00 - What to expect?
1:20- Introduction
2:00 - Equation between Imtiaz & Rahman
3:11 - Creative conflict
4:33 - Does Rahman get self critical?
5:11 - Making music in Punjabi for Chamkila
6:22 - Importance of Main Hoon Punjab
7:49 - Contrasting personality of Chamkila & double meaning lyrics
9:00 - Longevity of a song
10:04 - Pressure to make great music after Rockstar
11:28 - Coming together of Diljit & Parineeti
12:50 - Impact of AI in the music industry
14:16 - Live music in Chamkila
15:47 - How does Rahman choose to sing songs?
17:28 - Balance between artistic freedom & commercial demands
18:36 - Reasons to watch Chamkila
19:00 - Outro

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