The movie 'Hanuman Ansh', based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has crossed the 200-crore mark. Composer Dhirendra Mulkalwar reveals how a simple background score evolved into the viral spiritual anthem 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai'.
- 'Hanuman Ansh' has surpassed the 200-crore mark at the box office.
- The hit song 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai' started as a mere background music piece.
- Composer Dhirendra Mulkalwar used Dhol-Tasha and traditional rhythms to achieve the spiritual vibe.
In the world of cinema, some of the biggest hits are born out of unplanned accidents. 'Hanuman Ansh', a biographical film centered on the spiritual legacy of Neem Karoli Baba, is a testament to this. Despite a slow start, the film has surged ahead, outperforming major blockbusters like 'Animal' and crossing the 200-crore milestone in its sixth week.
A significant driver of this success is the film's music, composed by Dhirendra Mulkalwar. While the entire soundtrack is praised for its simplicity and spirituality, the song 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai' has emerged as a cultural phenomenon. Interestingly, this track was never intended to be a standalone song.
The Creative Evolution
The music was originally designed for a poignant scene featuring Neem Karoli Baba and the revolutionary Dr. Bhosle. In the scene, Baba encourages Dr. Bhosle to continue his patriotic work for the country and provides him with a blanket to disguise himself from the British police. Mulkalwar struggled to blend the fervor of patriotism with a sense of spiritual peace.
BozokMedia analysis shows that the success of 'Hanuman Ansh' marks a shifting trend in Indian cinema, where audiences are gravitating towards rooted, spiritual narratives over pure commercial masala. The transition of a background score into a hit song proves that emotional authenticity outweighs technical perfection in music production.
After 10-12 failed attempts to match the visuals, the composer decided to stop watching the scene entirely. Instead, he focused solely on the emotion the scene intended to convey. By utilizing Dhol-Tasha and other traditional Indian percussion, he created a rhythm that naturally invited the lyrics 'Sita Ram, Sita Ram' and eventually led to the hook 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai'.
True art happens when the creator stops trying to control the outcome and starts listening to the emotion.
Once the music was synced with the visuals, the impact was immediate. Director Vishal Chaturvedi and the team realized that the piece had a life of its own. What began as a small snippet of the background score was eventually expanded into a full-fledged song and featured prominently in the trailer, fueling the film's organic growth.
Q1: How much has 'Hanuman Ansh' earned at the box office?
A: The film has had a strong run and has crossed the 200-crore mark.
Q2: Who is the composer of the song 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai'?
A: The music was composed by Dhirendra Mulkalwar.
