Talvin Singh's collaborations with makers of commercial films have been far and few. This fact, however, is in stark contrast to the precision with which he seems to understand their method. "I want to work with [Sanjay Leela] Bhansali," he says over a call from London, asserting that his prowess as a tabla player can blend well with the filmmaker's understanding of dance. "Bhansali understands Indian dance. Since I know the tabla, [I] naturally understand it too. Like it has over the years, Indian dance should be ever-evolving. If Bhansali can [showcase that evolution] in a film, then I'm probably the right person to do its music," he says.

So certain is the composer that he can do justice to Bhansali's ventures that, despite awaiting an interaction with the man, he already has a dedicated folder by his name on his computer. "Sometimes, when I hear one of my compositions, I tell myself, 'This is naturally his song'. Maybe, one day, we meet, and I'll tell him of these songs."