New filmmaker-music composer combos in Bollywood

Is it possible to imagine a Rakesh Roshan film without the musical scores of Rajesh Roshan or for that matter, AR Rahman absent on the credit roll of a Mani Ratnam film? Conventionally, many music composers have enjoyed long term collaborations with producer-directors.While sheer talent is the primary reason for filmmakers to repeatedly work with a particular music director, the growing comfort levels too, aids the creative process resulting in some memorable chartbusters coming out of these collaborations.However, with the changing tide in Bollywood, an increasing number of director-producers are moving away from their previous collaborators and forming new working relationships, mostly to add fresh music styles to their films.New filmmaker-music composer collaborations in recent timesRakeysh Omprakash Mehra — Shankar-Ehsaan-LoyPrevious collaboration: A R RahmanAfter creating a sensation with AR Rahman in Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra roped in Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (SEL) to compose music for his forthcoming Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. While Mehra has worked with SEL for ad commercials before, this is his first film collaboration with the troika.Imtiaz Ali — A R RahmanPrevious collaboration: PritamImtiaz Ali and AR Rahman seem to be a hot new jodi in Bollywood. After creating magic with Pritam in Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal, Imtiaz opted for Rahman for his musical extravaganza, Rockstar. Interestingly, the duo are also working together for the director’s next, Highway starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda.Maneesh Sharma — Sachin-JigarPrevious collaboration: Salim-SulaimanWith tracks like 'Ainvayi Ainvayi...' and 'Jigar Da Tukda...', Salim-Sulaiman brought out the local flavours in Maneesh Sharma’s Band Baaja Baaraat and Ladies VS Ricky Bahl respectively. However, his next venture, Shuddh Desi Romance, features Sachin-Jigar as the music composers.Prabhudheva — Sachin-JigarPrevious collaboration: Sajid-WajidAfter working with Sajid-Wajid for Wanted and Rowdy Rathore, Prabhudheva has roped in the young music composer duo Sachin-Jigar for his upcoming release, Ramaiya Vastavaiya.Karan Johar — Vishal-ShekharPrevious collaboration: Shankar-Ehsaan-LoyMoving away from long term collaboration with SEL — Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,My Name Is Khan — Karan Johar roped in Vishal-Shekhar for his directorial venture Student Of The Year. Interestingly, this duo has also become a regular feature in Johar’s productions. They have given music for Dostana, I Hate Luv Storys as well as the forthcoming Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.Farhan Akhtar — Ram SampathPrevious collaboration: SELWhile the SEL stamp has been a constant in all of Farhan Akhtar’s directorial ventures — Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya, Don, Don 2 — and his productions including Rock On, Luck By Chance, Game and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the filmmaker decided to opt for the maverick Ram Sampath for his recent productions, Talaash and Fukrey.Meanwhile, some directors who love to work with the same music composersRakesh Roshan - Rajesh RoshanRajesh Roshan’s credits as a music composer is a constant factor in his brother’s directorial ventures including Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish and the upcoming Krrish 3. He has also given music for his production, Kites.Mani Ratnam - AR RahmanHaving worked together in films like Roja, Bombay, Dil Se, Guru and Raavan, this long lasting partnership is responsible for giving us many memorable tracks in the last two decades.Nikhil Advani - Shankar-Ehsaan-LoySEL have given music for all of Nikhil Advani’s directorial ventures — Kal Ho Naa Ho, Salaam-E-Ishq, Chandni Chowk To China, Patiala House,Delhi Safari — as well as the upcoming D-Day.Siddharth Anand - Vishal-ShekharAs regular composers for Siddharth Anand, Vishal-Shekhar have composed music for Salaam Namaste, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Anjaana Anjaani. They have also been brought on board for Hrithik Roshan-Katrina Kaif starrer Bang Bang.Few directors who choose multiple music composers for filmsMohit SuriMithoon, Jeet Ganguly and Ankit Tiwari share the music director credit for Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2.Rohan SippyThe music album of Rohan's Nautanki Saala features multiple music directors including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rochak Kohli, Falak Shabir, Mikey McCleary and Rashid Khan.Bejoy NambiarFor David, Bejoy chose to work with eight music composers including Remo Fernandes, Mikey McCleary, Prashant Pillai among others.Sanjay GuptaSanjay Gupta has preferred to work with multiple music composers for his directorial ventures since Kaante. Even for his latest Shootout At Wadala, he roped in Anu Malik, Mustafa Zahid, Anand Raaj Anand and Meet Bros.Directors who prefer their own music compositionsVishal BhardwajVishal Bhardwaj has been composing music even before he made his directorial debut in 2002 with Makdee. Vishal always enjoys multiple credits in his films — as a director and a music composer and also provides music for his productions, most recent being Ek Thi Daayan.Sanjay Leela BhansaliWith Guzaarish that released in 2010, Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his debut as a music composer. He continues donning this hat for his forthcoming magnum opus, Ram Leela.By - Krutika Behrawala