Kamal Haasan releases a special track ‘Avirum Anbum’ to spread positivity and hope during the global lockdown

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

April 22, 2020 - 12:01 PM IST

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan who has been very vocal about his thoughts on India’s handling of the Coronavirus situation has penned, sung and directed ‘Avirum Anbum’, a song on hope, positivity, and love in these testing times.

Kamal Haasan releases a special track ‘Avirum Anbum’ to spread positivity and hope during the global lockdown

What makes the song all the more special is that notable names from the south industry have come forward and lent their voice to the track. Apart from Kamal Haasan, some of the names associated with 'Arivum Anbum' are Anirudh Ravichander, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Devi Sri Prasad, Shankar Mahadevan, Shruti Haasan, Bombay Jayashree, Siddharth, Lydian, Andrea, Sid Sriram, and Mugen. The song is composed by Ghibran, edited by Mahesh Narayanan and will be released by Think Music on Thursday, 23rd April.

Kamal Haasan and Ghibran will be launching the song on a zoom call with representatives of the media on call as well. This is the first time, a track will be unveiled in front of the media with all parties staying safe at their homes.

‘Arivum Anbum’ is Kamal Haasan’s brainchild and is an endeavour to instill hope and positivity amongst us.

The song also motivates us to approach the situation knowing that We, as a nation will come out of this, stronger than before. It is believed that there is certain psychiatry in music and such songs help us to stay positive in difficult times and through 'Arivum Anbum', the team is trying to do the same.

Apart from the song, Kamal Haasan has been actively writing to the central government about measures he believes India should take in order to overcome this crisis. The actor recently penned a letter urging the government to increase the health care budget post the pandemic, as is the norm in most countries. 'Arivum Anbum' is another endeavour by Mr.Haasan to bring about love, hope, knowledge and positivity in the hearts and minds of people in a time of uncertainty.

Commenting on the collaboration with such great talents for 'Arivum Anbum', legendary actor Kamal Haasan says "This was truly a democratic process and each participant recorded his/her part themselves as none of us could meet. Its a collaboration in the truest sense and since everyone shot and recorded it themselves from their homes, I don't know whom to credit cinematography too. We have entered an era of high-end technology and every one individually sent us their portions which we put together. I have written the song and Ghibran has composed it and all the participants were on board just over a call. This collaboration has made me so proud of my tribe, not just locally but internationally. Artists are continuously trying to inject optimism in the masses since they look up to us. The song is a reminder of all that we are capable of and also the fact that tough times don't last, only tough people do."

Commenting on the song, Swaroop Reddy, President of Think Music says "These are surreal times and the new way of life is truly testing for everyone. At a time like this, when emotions are running high, it's important that all of us remember to treat people with love and compassion. This song by the ever-talented Dr.Kamal Hassan and the talented artists captures that beauty and is sure to resonate with anyone who hears it.”

Composer of the song Ghibran feels that a united effort like this can help us to overcome this situation, "We have created a song from our homes even at this time of crisis of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We all are in this together and we will win over it, but only with a united effort, and that is the key to win over any pandemic that surrounds us. I am extremely happy and grateful to have associated with each and every person who has worked on this song and who came forward without a second thought, also to all the chorus singers who sent me their works and came forward to collaborate with me. The difference we can create by being together is all that matters and we have created something together. By looking at the output, I think it's all worth the effort. This song is dedicated to the new world that we all are going to live in after this pandemic is gone!! Hope you all like it," concludes Ghibran.