An interview with Rajesh Roshan 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, January 15, 2004 - 01:52 IST
Rajesh Roshan is on a high, what with 'Koi... Mil Gaya' being unanimously declared one of the best music scores of last year. And to start 2004 with a bang, he's got the scintillating score of Tata Infomedia Limited's maiden venture 'Aetbaar' up his sleeve. Here's a chat with the man himself.
What's the highlight of the 'Aetbaar' score?
It's soft, lounge music... the kind you'd hear in your car on a long drive or in a restaurant. It is the Nirvana, Buddha Bar kind of music. Though 'Aetbaar' is a fiery and obsessive story, the songs fit the situations beautifully. They blend very well with the film.
This is the second time you are working with Vikram Bhatt. Do you enjoy a special rapport with him?
Yes, I had worked with him on 'Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage' and I enjoy working with him. Vikram is a very slick director. He is a jovial guy who's not at all egoistic and we vibe well. Plus, he definitely has a ear for good music and it always helps to have a director like that.
And how has it been working with the Tatas?
The Tata people are tuned into good music and know what works and what doesn't. They are the kind of people who do things with their hearts as far as music goes. So in the case of 'Aetbaar', all these people have definitely helped me in giving my best.
Amitabh Bachchan has sung a song in 'Aetbaar'. Does that make the score more special?
It's always a pleasure to work with Amitabh Bachchan and in this case, he's sung the song beautifully. Its a treat for all Amitabh fans.
It's often said that you give more attention to the music of your brother's films compared to others. Is that a fair allegation?
Yes, people are bound to feel that way but then my brother's films are in a different league altogether, aren't they? So naturally, I have to match the caliber of his films. Because there are people who will then complain, 'Film acchi thi, par music mein kuch baat nahin thi.' Having said that, I think it's all a matter of a good subject and that's enough to charge me up to give good music and 'Aetbaar' certainly has both.
What's been the response like for the music of 'Aetbaar'?
It's been a very satisfying one, especially because barring my brother's films, 'Aetbaar' is one outside production that has got me such great feedback. People are appreciating the music a lot and I feel great about it.
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