Amitabh Bhattacharya joins Nakash Az Iz for an unfiltered conversation about Bollywood, music, songwriting, lyrics, love, life and the stories behind some of Hindi cinema's most iconic songs.
From Channa Mereya and Bulleya in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to Kabira and Balam Pichkari in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Kesariya from Brahmastra, Apna Bana Le from Bhediya, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin from Agneepath, Iktara from Wake Up Sid, Mast Magan from 2 States, Raabta from Agent Vinod, Tere Vaaste and Phir Aur Kya Chahiye from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Tum Kya Mile and Ve Kamleya from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2 — Amitabh Bhattacharya's words have become an inseparable part of Bollywood's musical history.
In this episode of Az Iz Podcast, Amitabh talks about his journey from struggling in Mumbai to becoming one of India's most celebrated lyricists and writers, his collaborations with composers like Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Ajay-Atul and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and the incredible artists and filmmakers he has worked with.
We talk about Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan, Katrina Kaif, Kiara Advani, Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor and many more stars whose characters and performances became synonymous with his lyrics.
What goes into writing a song that connects with millions? How does a lyric become iconic? What really happened behind some of Bollywood's biggest songs? Amitabh Bhattacharya gets candid about creativity, success, failure, collaborations, love, life and the changing sound of Hindi film music.
From Dev.D and Wake Up Sid to Agneepath, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 2 States, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Dangal, Brahmastra, Bhediya, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Stree 2, this is a conversation about the songs and stories that became part of our lives.
🎙️ Guest: Amitabh Bhattacharya
🎤 Host: Nakash Aziz
🎧 Podcast: Az Iz Podcast
Chapters:
00:00 Childhood, Music & Kishore Kumar
04:19 Growing Up in Lucknow
13:21 When Did Amitabh Realize He Could Sing?
15:39 Pag Ghungroo & His First Musical Memories
21:44 Chitrahaar, All India Radio & Bollywood Music
22:40 Discovering Michael Jackson, The Beatles & Western Music
23:29 College Singing Competitions & Choosing Songs
30:11 Making a Kishore Kumar Medley for Mumbai
34:25 Aashiqui, First Love & Losing Interest in Studies
35:33 Becoming an Orchestra & Wedding Singer in Lucknow
42:23 Why His Mother Sent Him to Mumbai
44:58 Hotel Management vs Music: Choosing His Career
47:48 Abhijeet's Journey & The Dream of Playback Singing
51:32 His First Mumbai Visit & Early Struggles
52:22 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Audition & The Missed Opportunity
56:54 Leaving Lucknow for Mumbai in 1998
1:30:41 Meeting Pritam Chakraborty
1:37:54 Advertising, Jingles & The Early Music Industry
1:55:01 Meeting Composers & Finding Opportunities
2:00:02 From Singer to Lyricist
2:14:55 Aamir: His First Film as a Lyricist
2:26:11 Amit Trivedi, Aamir & Udaan
2:34:38 Emotional Atyachar: The Turning Point
2:58:17 Band Baaja Baaraat & His Big Break
3:08:00 His Love for Humour, Wordplay & Unusual Lyrics
3:12:14 Sound vs Thought: How His Writing Has Evolved
3:14:23 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: The Story Behind the Title Track
3:17:01 Working With A.R. Rahman
3:23:00 Working With Pritam, Amit Trivedi, Rahman & Other Composers
3:33:46 Kesariya: The Making of a Modern Hit
3:45:13 How Bollywood Music Has Changed
3:47:31 How He Chooses Which Songs to Write
3:50:39 NEVER HAVE I EVER: Unfiltered Stories
4:17:40 End
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Special thanks : Naushad Khan
Team:
DOP: Ajay Aryaa
Light Men: Pintoo / Pranab Jena
Camera: Hari Om Vision
Makeup Man: Irshad Shaikh
EP: Pawan Jajoo
Editor: Pankaj Sharma
Mix & Master: Akhil
Team Nakash Aziz: Rohit & Jeetu
Conceptualisation and Show Designing: Imad Chilmai
Content Research: Krital Maniar
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