Prema The Journalist interviewed the music director Vivek Sagar in the context of the blockbuster movie 35 (2024). Prema The Journalist laid special focus on the background score, tracks and other compositions pertaining to the film and Vivek was game to share anecdotes and the thought process behind the making. Prema The Journalist also touched upon Vivek's knack for identifying new talent, making compatible movie choices, favourite singers and composers, music band background, working experience with directors like Tharun Bhascker, Vivek Athreya and more.

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00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Making of Neeli Meghamulalo song

06:42 - Knowledge on Carnatic music

08:30 - Identifying new talent

09:21 - Working with Tharun Bhascker

11:58 - Filtering movie offers

13:17 - Composing for 35 movie

17:08 - Element of silence in composing music

22:10 - Using Indian Instruments

24:27 - Ambition

26:00 - Experiments in composing for "35"

31:00 - Breaking down scenes from "35"

37:52 - Digesting success of "35"

40:30 - Most challenging composition

41:26 - Regretful composition

42:29 - Composing patterns and frequency

43:55 - Big budget offers

44:37 - Composing outside cinema

47:11 - Learnings from Ilaiyaraaja

49:07 - Learnings from AR Rahman

49:49 - Favourite contemporary music directors

50:24 - Application of AI in composition

51:32 - Handling mood swings

55:38 - Strengths and weaknesses

57:22 - Biggest critic

58:48 - Memory Test

1:01:35 - Sings Neeli Meghamulalo song

Edited & GFX by: Gopi Kanth Nuthi
Cameraman: Samuelsai

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PREMA MALINI is a two time Erstwhile AndhraPradesh State Nandi award, and one time National award winning TV Journalist, with deep expertise in creating socially relevant television documentaries, Celebrity Interviews and news programming.