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Nusrat Khan's Tears: Bandit Queen's Haunting Score
2 Nov
Summary
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan recorded Bandit Queen's score after R.D. Burman's demise.
- Khan sahib's voice carried deep emotion for his favorite musician.
- The scene depicted the aftermath of the Behmai Massacre with funeral pyres.
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has revisited an emotional moment from the creation of his acclaimed film, 'Bandit Queen'. He recounted how the renowned singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan recorded an intensely emotional background score for the film shortly after the passing of his favorite musician, R.D. Burman.
Khan sahib approached the recording of a scene depicting the Behmai Massacre's aftermath with profound feeling. Kapur described the experience as Khan sahib staring into his eyes, pouring his soul into the music, creating a moment where life and death seemed to merge, transporting the director to a deeper realm.
Kapur, who had a close association with R.D. Burman from his first film 'Masoom', was deeply moved by Khan sahib's rendition. He encourages audiences to re-watch 'Bandit Queen' and experience the powerful music accompanying the Behmai Massacre scene, a testament to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's artistry.
