GUARDS AT THE TAJ
Tweet I recently had the pleasure of composing the score for Guards at the Taj, currently on stage at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond. Crafting the music for this production was a fascinating process. Though the story is set in 1648 India, the score ventures into a modern, almost edgy realm, drawing from breakbeat and hip-hop to create a dark, subversive atmosphere. This choice allowed the music to complement the...
read moreBuddha Of Suburbia Transfers To Barbican Centre
Tweet I’m thrilled to announce that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Buddha of Suburbia, for which I composed the score, has transferred to the Barbican Centre in London! Working on this production has been such a rewarding journey. The music draws from a fascinating blend of influences, spanning from the gritty, dynamic sounds of 1970s London to the colourful, cinematic stylings of 1940s Bollywood. Scoring for...
read moreRun Rebel Returns for 2024 Tour
Tweet Run Rebel is back for a national tour. I worked on the original show last year and am so pleased that it is coming back for another run. It’s a powerful and inspiring story with a message. The music has Indian melodies along with quirky retro synth sounds from the 1980’s. It was an absolute joy to compose for this show. Do catch it if you can. More details...
read moreFagva – Swaminarayan Temple Willesden
Tweet Here is “Fagva,” a devotional prayer I had the privilege of working on in collaboration with Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden. As the temple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we warmly invite you to join us on this journey of spiritual elevation and communal...
read moreFrankie Goes To Bollywood Transfers To The Southbank Centre
Tweet I am delighted to tell you that the musical I have been working on with Rifco Theatre for the past 6 years is going to transfer to The Southbank Centre, London. This show has been such a labour of love and Im really pleased that it will be finding new audiences during its run in central London. Do try to catch it if you can. For more info CLICK...
read moreLittle English free to watch on ITVX
Tweet I composed the music for this British South-Asian comedy feature film last year. It is now available to STREAM FREE on ITVX for South Asian Heritage Month (18th July – 17th August). Do catch it if you can! Here is the link to watch on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/little-english/10a5321a0001B More info on the film below: LITTLE ENGLISH PREMIERES ON ITV British Punjabi Romantic Comedy...
read moreFRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD
Tweet I started working on Frankie Goes To Bollywood with Pravesh Kumar and Tasha Taylor-Johnson over 6 years ago and its been such a joy to finally see this show realised. It’s been an epic journey and I am so proud of it. Its a visual spectacle – the lighting, costumes, design and performances are all amazing. Im so proud of the songs that we have created – there are so many influences in there...
read moreBUDDHA OF SUBURBIA / AREY BABU SINGLE
Tweet I have been working on the score to The Royal Shakespeare Companies & Wise Children’s production of The Buddha of Suburbia. Directed by the Wonderful Emma Rice (whom I worked with on Wah! Wah! Girls). Its an incredibly witty, energetic and powerful show and the music has been so much fun to compose. There are influences from 1970’s Britain, futuristic-funk and 1940’s Bollywood. I have...
read moreBillion Colour Love Story – Music Video
Tweet NAVIN KUNDRA and SONNA RELE star in the music video for Billion Colour Love Story, from Rifco Theatre Company’s upcoming musical Frankie Goes To Bollywood. The song was written by the immensely talented Tasha Taylor-Johnson and music by the inimitable Niraj Chag. A breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, epic songs, and spectacular dance, Frankie Goes To Bollywood is a new musical of dazzling...
read moreSa Dance Company – Rise (USA)
Tweet Excited to share with you the preview showing of ‘Rise’ by Sa Dance Company! Collaborating with the incredible Payal Kadakia on the music for this show since 2019 has been such a wonderful journey. Finally, the time has come to unveil it to the world next week. ‘Rise’ is an Indian Ballet celebrating the strength and resilience of women. What better occasion to share than on Mother’s...
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