Sri: So, how do you work on the tunes? Would you sit and discuss the lead to the song and work on that, or what?
MJM: No, once I agree to do a film, I sit with the director and listen to the whole script and will know where the song is required. Depending on that, we go ahead with the song.
Sri: Interesting! So, would you tell the director if a song is misplaced or that it's not needed at all? Or, would you simply do your job?
MJM: I never faced such a situation... but I'd surely discuss with my director about any such situation. I do not have any problem in doing that!
Sri: I know a music director who abuses singers when they sing the tune wrong, be it on the stage or off the stage. How do you deal with singers?
MJM: (Shocked) What...! I can never do that, really! ...That's not my way, it's not how I was brought up, and it's not ethical! I respect singers who give life to my compositions. I do respect them a lot!
Sri: Who's you favorite music director?
MJM: I grew up listening to A.R. Rahman, and I am thus an ardent fan of A.R. Rahman gaaru.
Sri: What about singers?
MJM: Talat Mehmood sir. My dad has nearly all of his collection and so I grew up listening to them and even practising them on my piano.
Sri: What are your favorite instruments?
MJM: Piano and violin. I use these two more than any other instruments!
Sri: How did you feel about the Filmfare award?
MJM: (Laughs) What do you want me to say? The truth is that I am very happy and also that the movie got five more awards. So, it is like a bonanza for me! This gives me more responsiblity now.
Sri: How is the response for the audio of Hare Ram?
MJM: I am getting calls from all over the place, saying that they liked it! The sales are really good too. Kalyanram and Harsha gave me complete freedom and discussed every scene with me, which helped me a great extent when giving the background music for the movie. ...You must tell me how you felt after experiencing it in the movie. I wished him all the best for his career and ended the interview.
Interview: Sri Atluri
Edited by: NaChaKi
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