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Rahul Sharma makes his theatre debut in Hyderabad
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Novel notes Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma loves to break a few stereotypes, and do so without making a big noise about it. Being a second generation santoor player isn’t easy, given the comparisons between him and his famous father Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma. But Rahul understa
nds that he has to cater to the MTV generation while keeping the ethos of classical music intact. Having shot for a music video in Paris to promote his forthcoming album, Confluence-1, the sequel to his collaboration with world-renowned pianist Richard Clayderman, he says, “Santoor has always been associated with romance, cascading waterfalls, the Kashmir valley and so on. I wanted to explore santoor further. It wasn’t easy when I tried to compose meditation pieces for my earlier albums that dealt with Zen and Buddhism. In Confluence, we have two dance tracks that were equally tough.”
The only Indian composer to have collaborated with Clayderman, Rahul is looking forward to the launch of Confluence-1.
“The first album was more Indian. In the sequel, we have more global music and sounds. My compositions are experimental and contemporary and the album will bring out Clayderman’s sensitive touch of the piano. The music video will go on air in May,” he explains.
But before that, Rahul will be making his theatre debut today at the Taramati Baradari when he, as a composer, Arif Zakaria as an actor and Dr. Alekhya as a dancer interpret Maqdoom’s poetry on stage.
“When the Qadir Ali Baig Foundation approached me, I wasn’t sure. The concept was exciting but I was doubtful if I’d have enough time for rehearsals. I was here last week for the Golconda festival and during the time, we managed to do a few rehearsals. “It is going to be a jugalbandi or three art forms. As Arif reads out the nazms, I will be interpreting them through music. It’s a new experience. I have to remember my cues and be ready when the lights fade out on Arif and shift focus to me.
Most of my compositions for this presentation are fresh pieces but Baig will also be making use of some of my earlier works that suit this production,” he says. Is he game for more theatre? “Why not? I’d take it up if it doesn’t involve too many rehearsals.”
SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO
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