Writer, lyricist and actor Swanand Kirkire is set to compose music for filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming series Summer of 77. The project marks another collaboration between the two, who have previously worked together on films such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Khoya Khoya Chand.
Set during the period of the The Emergency in India, the eight-part series explores themes of youth, dissent and identity. The cast includes Rahul Bhat, Isha Talwar, Vishal Vashishtha, Saurabh Shukla, Rajat Kapoor, Manav Vij, TJ Bhanu and Anjan Dutt.
For the series, Swanand Kirkire has composed six songs and has also sung three of them, including a track titled “Ye Kaisa Hai Junoon”. Speaking about his approach, he said, “After Bandwaale, I was really looking to immerse myself in something that allowed me to explore music as a narrative force again, and Summer of 77 offered exactly that. This isn’t just a period drama, it’s a story about a very emotionally charged time in our history, where music, poetry, and expression played a huge role in shaping voices of resistance and identity.”
He added that working on a story set during the Emergency came with its own challenges. “Composing for a story set during the Emergency comes with a certain responsibility. You’re not just creating melodies; you’re trying to capture the spirit of a generation that was questioning authority, dreaming of change, and finding its voice amidst chaos. The songs had to feel rooted in that time, yet resonate with today’s audience. That balance was both challenging and deeply fulfilling,” he said.
Talking about his personal involvement, he shared, “I’ve composed six songs for the series, and singing three of them, including ‘Ye Kaisa Hai Junoon’, was a very personal experience. That song, in particular, reflects the passion, confusion, and fire of youth during that era.”
Kirkire also spoke about collaborating again with Sudhir Mishra. “Working with Sudhir Mishra has been incredibly enriching because he approaches storytelling with such honesty and depth. He gives music the space to breathe within the narrative, which is rare,” he said.
With its historical setting and focus on youth-driven narratives, Summer of 77 is expected to combine storytelling and music to revisit a significant period in India’s past.
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