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Blending Sufi with Hindustani classical
Updated On: 24 August, 2020 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonia Lulla
Ripul Sharma, music composer of Baba Azmis directorial debut Mee Raqsam, on doing justice to two genres for the dance offering
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Ripul Sharma
Baba Azmi walked the tightrope when making his directorial debut with the aim of paying tribute to father Kaifi Azmi, while navigating the tricky subject of a Muslim girl pursuing Bharatnatyam. Ripul Sharma too faced a similar dilemma when Azmi tasked him with the feat of creating a climax track that blends Sufi music with that associated to Bharatnatyam.
Sharma, composer of the Friday release Mee Raqsam, tells mid-day, "Since the song is a fusion of Sufi and Indian classical, you will hear the lyrics of 'Ali, Ali' [against the backdrop] of Natraj. That was tricky [to execute]. I had to choose dholaks to represent Sufi music, and then use instruments, like the violin, that is employed for Bharatnatyam music. Apart from that, I also had to ensure that the lyrics did justice to both genres. To do so, I heard Pakistani songs, South Indian songs, and bandishes as well."
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