Subhash Ghai praises Anand Baksh; says, “He was even greater than Laxmikant-Pyarelal and A R Rahman” : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently appeared on the Game Changers podcast, hosted by trade analyst Komal Nahta, to discuss the significance of music in his films. Known for his musical hits, Ghai shared how he approached music as an essential part of storytelling, shaping the narrative through song.

Subhash Ghai praises Anand Baksh; says, “He was even greater than Laxmikant-Pyarelal and A R Rahman”

Komal asked Subhash, “Subhashji, music was a very important part of your films. You gave one superhit song after another. But was there a different way of creating your music? How did you work on it?”

Ghai, always reflective about his craft, responded thoughtfully, “In our time, when we had even bigger music hits, there was only one difference: I considered music as poetry. For me, Anand Bakshi was even greater than Laxmikant Pyarelal and Rahman. I used to write the spoken dialogues in the movie, and you [Anand Bakshi] were writing the singing dialogues. And when we wrote the ‘antara’ (stanza), it felt like he knew my story better than I did.”

Subhash Ghai highlighted the deep connection between music and storytelling in his films, crediting lyricist Anand Bakshi for shaping his narratives into timeless songs. His collaborative approach to music played a key role in creating iconic tracks that still resonate with audiences today.

With Game Changers, Komal Nahta aims to bring a fresh perspective to conversations about Indian cinema. Catch the latest episodes on the Game Changers YouTube channel!

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