The Allu Arjun-Rashmika Mandanna starrer Pushpa: The Rule continues to dominate the field workplace, turning into the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2024. The film, which launched on December 5, surpassed Rs 1,000 crore worldwide inside seven days, and its magic exhibits no indicators of slowing down. The movie’s music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), has additionally garnered important consideration. Nakash Aziz, who sang the hit observe “Eyy Bidda Ye Mera Adda” in Pushpa: The Rise, returned to lend his voice to “Pushpa Pushpa” in Pushpa: The Rule.
In an interview with SCREEN, Nakash mentioned DSP’s current allegations towards the movie’s producers, his experiences working throughout Hindi and South Indian movie industries, and far more.
On DSP controversy
DSP not too long ago addressed controversies surrounding delays in delivering the background rating, stating that he had confronted complaints from the producers and needed to battle for “credit score” and “funds”. When requested about this, Nakash mentioned, “I really don’t know something about it. How would I do know once I haven’t even heard that one thing like this occurred? I discover the South Indian music trade to be one of the crucial moral {and professional} ones.”
When requested if he has ever confronted points with credit score or funds, Nakash mentioned, “Thankfully, I’ve labored with very respectable and moral folks. I do hear about such points, however I’ve been fortunate. Actually, there have been instances once I forgot to ship my payments, and music administrators jogged my memory to take action. I really feel blessed.”
On working with DSP and variations between music industries
Calling DSP a “rockstar,” Nakash spoke about his collaboration with the Nationwide Award-winning composer. “DSP has unbelievable vitality. Even at 4 AM, he’s within the studio. He’s at all times making us chuckle and is nice with wordplay. He calls me ‘Lambu Aziz’ due to my peak. There’s a lot to study from him,” he mentioned.
The singer, who has sung a number of Bollywood tracks like “Naach Meri Jaan” (Tubelight) and “Cutiepie” (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), famous the stark distinction between Bollywood and South Indian music industries. “The South Indian trade works with a variety of readability. In Bollywood, it’s extra of a melting pot with so many individuals bringing totally different ideologies. Whereas this may be enriching, the corporate-like tradition typically ends in too many inputs, which may be complicated and, at instances, annoying. Too many minds isn’t an excellent factor typically,” he mentioned.
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Reflecting on the Pushpa Franchise
Having labored on the music for each Pushpa instalments, Nakash mentioned, “The primary movie was harder as a result of we had been experimenting a lot. With the second, the whole lot was deliberate, making it extra enjoyable to work on. Nonetheless, there was strain to ship, I received’t lie. When one thing works so properly, it’s important to give it your greatest to see that magic once more. You begin craving to witness that magic,” he mentioned.
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