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Composer Amrit Ramnath has opened up about his creative process, the making of his hit song Sakhiye , and his collaboration with singer Sitara Krishnakumar. In an exclusive interview with Eastern Eye , he discussed bridging his Malayalam roots with contemporary sounds, taking artistic risks, and the evolution of independent music in India.

Amrit Ramnath’s Musical Background

Music runs in Amrit Ramnath’s family. His mother, the legendary Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri, influenced him deeply from an early age. “When that Carnatic depth surfaces in my work, it isn’t a carefully researched influence, but inheritance,” he said.

Beyond Carnatic music, Amrit Ramnath’s style reflects a mix of his cultural influences, including Marathi, Hindi, and Urdu. He explained that whil

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