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Sameer Anjaan Opens Up About the Challenge of Writing for A.R. Rahman in 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh'
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:33 AM
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Songwriter Sameer Anjaan shared his experience of collaborating with music maestro A.R. Rahman on the soundtrack of 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh', revealing the difficulties he faced in meeting the composer’s high standards.
The biopic 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh', released in 2019, chronicles the life of the Indian freedom fighter and features a soundtrack that was a collaboration between lyricist Sameer Anjaan and composer A.R. Rahman.
Anjaan, who has penned lyrics for numerous Hindi films, was approached to write songs for the film’s score. He described the process as demanding, noting that Rahman’s creative vision required a different lyrical approach than he was accustomed to.
In a recent interview, Anjaan admitted, "I found it difficult to write for him," highlighting the challenges of aligning his writing style with Rahman’s musical expectations.
The soundtrack received mixed reviews, with critics pointing out that while Rahman’s compositions were praised, the lyrical content did not always resonate. Anjaan’s candid reflection sheds light on the complexities of working with a legendary composer in the Indian film industry.
Anjaan, who has penned lyrics for numerous Hindi films, was approached to write songs for the film’s score. He described the process as demanding, noting that Rahman’s creative vision required a different lyrical approach than he was accustomed to.
In a recent interview, Anjaan admitted, "I found it difficult to write for him," highlighting the challenges of aligning his writing style with Rahman’s musical expectations.
The soundtrack received mixed reviews, with critics pointing out that while Rahman’s compositions were praised, the lyrical content did not always resonate. Anjaan’s candid reflection sheds light on the complexities of working with a legendary composer in the Indian film industry.