Chila Welcomes You: A Journey Through Sound at IWM North
Tweet Stepping into Chila Welcomes You at the Imperial War Museum North is an experience that engages all the senses. This new exhibition, showcasing the work of the acclaimed British artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman, is a vibrant, multi-layered exploration of identity, heritage, and resistance. As the composer and sound designer for the exhibition, I had the immense privilege of creating an auditory landscape that...
read moreOffie Nomination for Guards at The Taj
Tweet Feeling incredibly honoured to be nominated for an Offie alongside my amazing friend and collaborator Xana for Guards at the Taj, directed by the brilliant Adam Karim. Huge thanks to the entire team who brought this production to life and to everyone who’s supported us along the way. This recognition means the...
read moreWhats On Stage Award Nomination
Tweet Exciting News! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been nominated (along with my friend and collaborator Simon Baker) for a What’s On Stage Award in the Best Musical Direction / Supervision category for Buddha of Suburbia! This recognition means the world to me, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from audiences and collaborators. If you’ve enjoyed my work, I’d be so grateful...
read moreGUARDS 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...
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