karunya in munna bhai

SANDEEP CHOWTA IS DIFFERENT AND STILL BUSY

Indian Idol sings for Munnabhai



Indian Idol 2's runner up Karunya has been notched up by showman director Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his next movie.
Karunya will be lending his vocals to Sanjay Dutt in 'Munnabhai 2nd Innings', which is the sequel to 'Munnabhai MBBS'. The track is titled ‘Aane Char Aane’.

The track has lyrics by Swanand Kirkire and music by Shantanu Moitra. According to reports, Karunya recorded the track within 15 minutes.
'Munnabhai 2nd Innings' releases in August.

By Keydee - Eye TV India Bureau
Music director Sandeep Chowta is different from others in his profession inasmuch as he wants to make his own music. He has brought out his latest album title 'Mallika I hate you'. That has songs sung by Sonu Kakkar. Sonu Kakkar's brother Vipin Kakkar has written the lyrics. Sandeep has also composed music for Telugu super hit movie 'Super' besides his forthcoming album 'American Pilgrimage'. He is also composing music for the Beijing Olympics 2008. Recently, Sandeep Chowta was in the capital for the promotion of the album. The Smashits team chatted with him to find about his latest offering and about his other projects.
Excepts of his recent chat:
What's the inspiration behind 'Mallika I hate you'?
Every woman who is beautiful evokes an array of extreme emotions - from absolute passion to absolute hatred. Her inaccessibility is the most hated. 'Mallika! I Hate You' is one such typical case.
Why only 'Mallika'?
It is a stereotypical Indian name, therefore the choice of appellation. However, if it still rings a persistent little tinkle in your head, it is 'purely coincidental.'
Why four different versions of the title track?


This album is not targeted for a particular type audience. So to cater to all types of the audience we have recorded the four different versions - Main version, Desi Mix, Club Mix and Lounge Mix. This song is single and not part of the album. If a single song can succeed nobody will like to listen to the entire album.
Were you running short of original compositions - that you included two old compositions of movie 'Dum'?
No, that's not true. The decision of adding two old songs - "Babuji Zara Dehere Chalo…' and 'Dum' of the 'Dum' movie - was completely taken by the music company.
Why did you choose Sonu Kakkar for this album?
I was sure about Sonu from the very first day. She is the only singer who can sing 'Mallika I hate you' type of a song. She has developed her singing talent and now she is expert in singing all types of songs.
How are you different from other music directors?
I want to make music on my terms. I don't want anyone else to tell me how to make music.
What's your view on today's talent hunt shows?
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Talent hunt show is a good idea, and I am sure that we can explore good artists through these types of shows. But I am very upset with the way of selections. I am against the SMS method, because good candidates are not able to stand for long because of the lesser number of SMSs for them.
What are your future projects?
I am busy with the composition of the song for Indian Idol winner.
What's going on your next album 'American Pilgrimage'?
The album is almost complete and will release soon. It is a jazz and semi-classical album. The track of the album is sung by Sanjay Chitley.
What is 'Cynide' all about?
This is a documentry-film based on former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. This movie depicts how Rajiv's killers planned their strategy in Bangalore.
Since you have already directed a 10- minute short film on drug peddling, is there any plan to direct a three- hour movie?
No. Not right now. At present, I am busy with so many projects like 'American Pilgrimage' besides composing music for Beijing Olympics 2008. So, it is not possible now, but definitely in the future.