Priyan dumps A.R Rahman for Pritam

Priyan dumps A.R Rahman for Pritam
Friday, October 20, 2006 12:39 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
by Subhash K Jha

Pirate is perhaps Priyadarshan's most talked-about film in recent times. Coming after the unexpected across-the-broard success of Malaamal Weekly, the project about music piracy has naturally evoked quite a lot of interest.

While the casting for the project continues, Priyan has solved another major dilemma. Who will do the music score?

"I've chosen Pritam... again! The film requires a young earthy modern sound. And after the kind of music Pritam gave in my Garam Masala I know he's the right person for it."

Priyan's first choice was A.R.Rahman. "I've worked extensively with Rahman in my South films," says Priyan who's currently scripting a neo-realistic Malayalam film for his mentor Hariharan.

"I thought Rahman would be the idea choice for a film on and about contemporary music. But I don't think he'll be able to give me the time that I require. I want to work with someone who'll be there to collaborate constantly."

Absentee creation is just not on the menu this time. And Pritam is all there...charged, and ready to go.

Says Pritam, "I'm so excited that he's chosen to give me the responsibility for Pirate. He said it's a very important film for both of us. I agree completely. Though the music in Dhoom and Garam Masala clicked, the songs were not that integral to the theme.

Pirate is a musical subject with lots of scope for experimention. Working with Priyan Sir is a great honour, first in Garam Masala. I'm doing his Bhaagam-Bhaag. Now Pirate. God has been very kind."

Priyan who was lately in hospital for a brief illness is scripting Pirate. "The title will change. And the cast will grow," he promises.
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