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Aditya Datt's 'Jukebox' Keeps Lyricist Anand Bakshi's Spirit Alive
30 Mar
Summary
- Filmmaker Aditya Datt uses an old iPod with over 5,000 songs by his grandfather.
- The playlist helps set the mood for daily filming based on scene requirements.
- Datt learned storytelling by recounting a narrated script to his grandfather.
Filmmaker Aditya Datt is keeping the creative legacy of his grandfather, the late lyricist Anand Bakshi, alive during the production of his new film, Gunmaaster G9. Datt engages in a daily ritual he calls his 'Anand Bakshi Jukebox' before each shooting day.
This ritual involves listening to an old iPod containing over 5,000 songs penned by Bakshi. Datt curates the playlist to match the emotional tone and requirements of the day's filming, selecting romantic songs for love scenes and uplifting music for action sequences.
Datt also recounted a significant early experience where his grandfather tested his storytelling abilities. Bakshi had him listen to a script narration and later recall the entire plot, assessing Datt's attentiveness and passion for film.
On March 30, the anniversary of Anand Bakshi's passing, Datt's routine underscores a continuing personal and creative connection to his grandfather's enduring work.
