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 Welcome back to "Brothers in Music: The A R Rahman Edition" as we set our sights on 1995, yet another remarkable year in our musical time machine.

In Part 1, we dive into Rahman's groundbreaking debut in Bollywood - Rangeela. Rangeela, with its vibrant and innovative tracks, showcased his unique ability to blend traditional Indian music with contemporary sounds. The film's music, which includes hits like "Hai Rama" and "Rangeela Re," remains a favorite among fans and critics alike.

We also explore Bombay, a soundtrack that is both poignant and powerful, reflecting the film's intense narrative. With timeless classics such as "Hamma Hamma" and "Kannalane," Rahman once again proves his mastery in evoking deep emotions through his music.

Joining us for this discussion is the multifaceted Samvartha Sahil, a poet, writer, screenwriter, and teacher of cinema. He talks of many things, including how Rahman's music writes stories that both complement the screenplay and then go beyond and its impact on culture and taste.

Buckle-up and hang tight as we take you back to A R Rahman's -- and our -- 1995. This is "Brothers in Music," and the journey through Rahman's legacy continues, filled, as ever, with analysis, nostalgia and jokes.

Samvartha's insta handle is @crazymindseye.
This podcast has been edited by Nihar Mamidipudi.

Notes: 

1. Enga Pona Raasa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0d3hzEnljY
2. Ram Gopal Varma on ARR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLUVTrmjPXA
3. Ram Gopal Varma on Rangeela: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE3O7t1IKMs
4. What are the Melakarta Raagas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUGzg7hcbGQ
5. Alex Babu on A R Rahman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBDGMpREzVo
6. Rahman composing with his nephew GV Prakash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-v5EZQk6xQ
   
   

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