Most of the songs used in films these days are either dance tracks or background numbers.” So, most filmmakers don’t find a space for imaginative poetry or slow-paced numbers like ghazals. Cinema is no more about fantasy it’s very realistic and practical. What has happened today is that the entire filmmaking has changed. Meanwhile, sharing why ghazals don’t make it to Bollywood soundtracks anymore, the Chitthi Aayi Hai singer says, “I think cinema has played a major part in popularising ghazals. And if something like that is recorded today, it will stay relevant for another 20 years,” says Udhas. For instance, a nazm like Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein that was sung by me in 1998 is relevant and enjoyed even in 2021.
“I feel that sentimental poetry and musicality can never go out of fashion. The singer goes on to say that genres like ghazal or nazm have evolved to stay relevant to the current generation. In fact, it would be great to have a musical reality show dedicated solely to ghazals on OTT,” says the Padma Shri recipient. There can definitely be a series or film based on ghazals and I am sure it will do well. So, ghazals have a tremendous scope there. I feel that OTT is a huge platform that comes up with original ideas. “We saw a series like Bandish Bandits (2020) that was laden with Indian classical music.
While ghazals have been an integral part of Bollywood music in the yesteryear films, Udhas feels that OTT should also explore the genre now. But as a senior ghazal singer, I feel they need to focus on getting the pronunciation, diction and understanding of poetry right,” says veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, who recently organised a virtual charitable ghazal festival, Khazana, which featured several young ghazal artistes. I feel today’s generation is very motivated and talented. Pankaj Udhas: A film or series based on ghazals should be made on OTT
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