Rang Rasiya: Celebrating the return of melody

Ketan Mehta’s Rang Rasiya, starring Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen in lead roles, is all set to have a grand music launch on September 25.
The event will see live performances by singers Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, Sunidhi Chauhan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Rajeshwari Pathak and Anwarbhai, the king of Rajasthani folk music.
Based on the book Raja Ravi Varma by Marathi author Ranjit Desai, the film chronicles the life of India’s famous painter Raja Ravi Varma.Ketan says, “I chose Sandesh Shandilya because he is one of those few music directors, who is trained in both Western and Indian classical music. The music had to have a timeless, melodic feeling to match Ravi Varma’s style.”
Sandesh feels the music of Rang Rasiya is his best work to date. He says, “We had to bring out the soul of an entire nation through music, like Ravi Varma had done through his paintings. Traditional instruments like algozas and panchavadyams had to be used in a manner, which would appeal to a modern audience.” Jayantilal Gada (PEN), who is presenting the movie, adds, “We are confident of our film.” The film is co-produced by Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Kushal Kantilal Gada and Reshmaa Kadakia.
Rang Rasiya, produced by Deepa Sahi and Aanand Mehendroo, releases November 7.




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