Saaho: Real Reason Why Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Quit Prabhas' Next
Recently, they revealed that they were 'uncomfortable' working with other composers who were apparently roped in to compose additional songs.
Prabhas starrer Saaho is all set to be the big Independence day release this year. The stakes on this film are high as he is finally doing a new age action film after dedicating 5 years to Baahubali franchise. Now, the film is in the middle of a slight controversy as music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy opted out of the film. Recently, they revealed that they were 'uncomfortable' working with other composers who were apparently roped in to compose additional songs. John Abraham's Batla House Will Not Clash with Prabhas' Saaho and Akshay Kumar's Mission Mangal on Independence Day 2019?.
Speaking with IANS, Shankar Mahadevan told, "The music company wanted to add a few songs from external composers. We are not very comfortable with that. Normally, we prefer to remain the sole composers of the film. That's why we decided to opt out."
The composers hinted that the decision to leave the project was solely on the creative differences and nothing else. He said, "We are not comfortable doing that because we feel one composer retains the identity of the film. There's got to be a creative thread that joins all the songs. We preferably also do the background score, but even if that's not there, at least the songs..."
They composed a wonderful album for Alia Bhatt-Vicky Kaushal starrer Raazi which won appreciation and accolades. Other independent albums they have treated the fans with are Wake Up Sid, Bunty Aur Babli, Lakshya, My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Soorma.
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