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Shashwat Sachdev: Honored for Article 370 Score
19 Jul
Summary
- Shashwat Sachdev received the National Award for Best Music Direction.
- He was genuinely surprised by the unexpected recognition.
- The film's music blended Western classical and Indian classical influences.
Music composer Shashwat Sachdev recently received the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for his contributions to the film 'Article 370'. The recognition came as a profound surprise to Sachdev, who shared his immense gratitude for the honor, describing it as a meaningful form of affection. He felt fortunate that work created with honesty and without chasing trends was embraced so warmly.
Sachdev detailed the unique creative process behind 'Article 370's' music. The score drew heavily from Western classical movements and composers like Chopin, while the songs were rooted in Indian classical music. This purist approach, he admitted, led him to not anticipate such a prestigious award, making the win especially gratifying and a moment of quiet pride mixed with humility.
Director Aditya Dhar was among the first to be congratulated by Sachdev. He described Dhar as a supportive figure, akin to a younger brother, whose genuine pride in his work is deeply valued. Sachdev also expressed happiness for Yami Gautam's National Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance in 'Article 370', noting her win was thoroughly deserved.
