Music director Sumeet Bellary
chhatriwali was released on January 20 on a streaming platform without any frills or fuss. Just when one thought Hindi comedy would get lost in a sea of content, it started getting talked about. The wedding song ‘Special Edition Kudi’ picturized on Rakul Preet Singh and Sumeet Vyas was a chart-topper. The catchy track has been composed by Sumeet Bellary along with Sunidhi Chauhan and Gandharva Sachdeva.
Sumeet, who hails from Bellary, Karnataka, has composed for Hindi films including Fukrey Returns (‘Tu Mera Bhai Nahi Hai’, ‘Bura Na Mano Bholi Hai’) and Fuddu (‘Tu Zaroor Nahi Tu Zaroori Hai’ and ‘Curves Mere Killer Killer’).
“I am thrilled with the response to ‘Special Edition Kudi’,” says the musician. “This has become the wedding song of the year.” Director Tejas Prabha Vijay Devaskar and producer Ronnie Screwvala reached out to Sumeet. He asked me if I had a wedding song. As the film was being shot in Karnal, Punjab, my team and I demoed the song with Punjabi beats and off we went.
Sumeet says that apart from composition, a lot goes into making a song. “One has to go beyond the melody, which helps people connect emotionally, and be proficient with the technique and concept of the song. The way you work with the sound, mix and master – everything counts. If even one aspect doesn’t work, the song will fall apart.
Sumeet, who started off as an assistant music director, says apart from ragas, he is trained in technical and instrumental skills. The musician/composer is currently working on an independent single which he plans to release next month.
Chhatriwali is currently streaming on Zee5