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Singer Abhay Jodhpurkar talks about his experience of working with A.R. Rahman in Gandhi Talks With the latest release, Gandhi Talks, capturing hearts for its poignant storytelling and soulful music, two songs in particular, ‘Jara Jara Man Khulavate’ and ‘Angai’ (Lullaby) from the Marathi version of the film, composed by A.R. Rahman, are making waves and audiences are thrilled to learn that the versatile and soulful vocals behind these tracks belong to none other than the talented and renowned singer Abhay Jodhpurkar. Both tracks have emerged as breakout hits from the film’s album, celebrated for their evocative intensity in one and romantic, heartfelt vibe in the other, with Abhay’s powerful voice adding depth to the film’s narrative and stealing the spotlight. Apart from the film tracks, Abhay also lent his voice to ‘Sunhari Kirane’ for the audio launch of Gandhi Talks, which was unveiled on 26th January. The song’s video, currently streaming on Zee Music Company’s official channel, has been garnering appreciation for its emotive melody and heartfelt rendition, further adding to the film’s musical appeal. 'Jara Jara Man Khulavate' is a tender romantic ballad set against the quaint streets of Bombay, picturised on Aditi Rao Hydari and Vijay Sethupathi. The track beautifully captures the quiet intimacy of their secret romance, unfolding through gentle, unspoken moments and subtle emotions. With its soft, lyrical mood, the song adds warmth and depth to the film’s narrative. In contrast to the previous song and in a completely different mood, 'Angai' (Lullaby) arrives at a poignant turning point in the film and carries a deep emotional undercurrent. The song weaves tenderness with an underlying sense of pain and longing. Soothing yet haunting in its tonality, the lullaby reflects the emotional weight of the moment, with poignant lyrics amplifying its impact. After the humongous commercial success of the songs and his collaboration with A.R. Rahman, Abhay Jodhpurkar shared with excitement, “It’s an honour to be part of such a beautiful and widely celebrated project, especially with a maestro like A.R. Rahman. I feel truly overwhelmed to see that both tracks are still trending and receiving so much love from audiences. I’m filled with immense gratitude for all the warmth and appreciation.” “It’s always a lifetime experience working with Rahman Sir. Every time I sing for him, I discover a new nuance about my own voice. Fortunately, I had the privilege of being launched by Rahman Sir back in 2013 with my Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam Sir’s Kadal. Ever since then, he has given me so many beautiful gems throughout my playback singing career. It was in early 2022 when I was called to his Mumbai studio to record for the background score of Gandhi Talks. We were jamming all night and recording scratches, and that’s when the lullaby happened. I had a sore throat that day, but somehow that husk added to the texture of the song, since it plays on the radio in the film”, he added. Sharing his experience of working on a largely silent, narrative-driven film, Abhay adds, “Working with director Kishore Belekar was also a revelation because I had never worked on a silent film before. Since the music carries the narrative, the responsibility to do justice to the emotions felt even greater. But Kishore Sir’s vision was so clear that everything just flowed. I was given complete freedom to express myself as an artist. It’s definitely one of the best working experiences of my life, and I’m really proud to be associated with this project. Gandhi Talks has a big place in my heart.” Abhay Jodhpurkar made his playback singing debut in 2013 with A.R. Rahman’s Moongil Thottam from Mani Ratnam’s Kadal, which earned him multiple accolades, including a Filmfare nomination. Over the years, he has sung over 150 songs across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. He later made his Bollywood debut with Mere Naam Tu from ‘Shahrukh Khan’s Zero, composed by Ajay-Atul, which brought him widespread recognition. Today, Abhay has lent his voice to over 300 projects across 14 languages, continuing to carve a niche for himself with his soulful and emotionally rich singing.